The mission of Oregon Community Foundation is to improve lives for all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.
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16 Nov 2022
OCF announces $600K in grant funding to support “Thriving Entrepreneurs” throughout Oregon. Grants to 26 nonprofit organizations will provide mentoring, technical assistance, and access to capital for under-resourced entrepreneurs. oregoncf.org/news/oregon-com…
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18 Oct 2022
OCF President and CEO Lisa Mensah inspires attendees at the 2022 OCF Leaders Gathering with calls for bridging, connection and belonging.
#OCFLeaders #NeighbORlyOCF
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18 Oct 2022
And poses a question: "Given the complex challenges facing Oregon today, what gives you hope and how will you keep working, giving and advancing opportunity through OCF to help our neighbors thrive?"
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13 Oct 2022
My latest piece on new philanthropic initiatives aimed at building Latino wealth, with a focus on helping entrepreneurs. @LatinoCommFdn @JMGarcel
@BeHIPGive @AspenLatinos @DomenikaLynch @TheOregonCF @beauchamp_aixa
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Oregon Community Foundation retweeted
6 Oct 2022
@TheOregonCF is in the process of figuring out how to gift the building back to a Black-led non-profit that is willing to center arts, healing and intergenerational community-building within the space, in perpetuity
bit.ly/3fHS7zH
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Oregon Community Foundation retweeted
7 Oct 2022
Such an awesome afternoon w/@TheOregonCF colleagues helping out @zengerfarm for @UnitedWayPDX Community Impact Week!
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19 Sep 2022
Please join us in welcoming OCF's new President and CEO Lisa Mensah! Lisa brings a background in rural development and economic justice to OCF as she steps into chief executive role. oregoncf.org/news/oregon-com…
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15 Sep 2022
As we celebrate #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth Gray FF highlights grantees doing amazing work in the Latinx community. Today, we spotlight @AdelanteMujeres & their work to empower Latinx youth in Environ Ed projects. visit:adelantemujeres.org/see-all-…
@TheOregonCF #rethinkoutside
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7 Sep 2022
Earn CE Credit — Free Philanthropy Forum, 9/21/22: Stanford PACS Introduction to Effective Philanthropy for Advisors. Please join us on for a virtual seminar with Vera Michalchik and Heather Lord from the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. oregoncf.org/for-professiona…
19 Aug 2022
OCF invests $1M in visionary arts and culture projects through 2022 Creative Heights Initiative. Many of 2022’s grantees are elevating cultural voices, shining a light on little-known history and launching significant new structures for artists to thrive. oregoncf.org/news/ocf-invest…
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17 Aug 2022
August 17 is National Nonprofit Day, which is observed to recognize the immense effort nonprofits put into making an impact in their communities. This day and every day, we at OCF celebrate the incredible work of nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon.
#NationalNonprofitDay
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16 Aug 2022
Oregon Community Foundation announced last week it is awarding over $8.7M in new community grants including $2.4M in donor funds to directly support community grant requests from 371 nonprofit organizations throughout the state. oregoncf.org/news/ocf-issues…
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Oregon Community Foundation retweeted
10 Aug 2022
A huge thank you to @OMSI and #NeighborsforKids for hosting a visit from @TheOregonCF board and staff. It was inspiring to see and hear about your work in #community. #Oregoncoast #outdooreducation #KidsFirst #rethinkoutside
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Oregon Community Foundation retweeted
4 Aug 2022
It’s an honor to be recognized by the @PDXBIZJournal with the Transformer Award for being a part of @TheOregonCF’s Project Turnkey program. Our award permitted us to purchase and now operate Casa Amparo, our transitional housing program.
#transitionalhousing #NuestroCentro
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Oregon Community Foundation retweeted
28 Jul 2022
This is why I have the best job! Being able to support Oregon educators to have these experiences is truly an honor! @TheOregonCF @Gray_FF
Our C-GEO Iceland Summer Institute has concluded. It was an amazing week of learning the geography of the land of Fire & Ice & the impact of climate change. A special thank you to @Gray_FF for your continued support in providing these wonderful experiences for Oregon teachers :)
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25 Jul 2022
Announcing the Request for Proposals for Black Student Success Capacity Building Grants. Applications are now open, deadline to apply is August 31. Find more information at the link. oregoncf.org/grants-and-scho…
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19 Jul 2022
We're hiring a Donor Relations Officer, Portland office. The Donor Relations Officer develops and maintains a relationship as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of donor advised, corporate, community advised, and scholarship funds. oregoncf.org/about/careers/j…
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7 Jul 2022
Applications now open for prospective #ProjectTurnkey 2.0 grantees—cities, counties, housing authorities and nonprofit organizations—that are working to provide equitable housing and support for vulnerable, unhoused community members in Oregon. Learn more: oregoncf.org/grants-and-scho…
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7 Jul 2022
Interested in applying for a Project Turnkey grant or learning more about the process? Join OCF staff and community advisors for Project Turnkey 2.0 Info Hour today, July 7, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., PST. oregoncf.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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