KeyBank, MESO, Thorns Announce Women-Led Business Pitch Competition
The winning pitch will get a $20,000 prize; all applicants will receive business mentorship and counseling.
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Visit Central Oregon Awards $840K in Grants to Promote Local Tourism
Transient Lodging Tax funds will be used to improve accessibility for disabled travelers, improve trails and incubate small businesses in the region
Tactics: Shannon Evers Is Guiding the Next Generation of Girl Scouts
‘When people look at boardroom tables across the world, usually when there’s a woman at the table, she was a Girl Scout.’
Black Venture Fund Receives Historic Investment from Oregon Community Foundation
Black Founders Matter’s managing director says the investment will help them spur the growth of entrepreneurs of color in Oregon, though OCF declined to give the specific amount.
Demand for Project Turnkey Sky-High, says OCF Senior Officer
Megan Loeb of the Oregon Community Foundation explains why cities are clamoring to try Oregon’s unique homelessness solution.
The Power of the Purse
Meyer Memorial Trust’s new CEO steps into her role as the philanthropy foundation plans a ‘sea change’ in the way it works with grantees.
Brown Hope To Move Forward With Basic Income Program After CEO Ouster, Reinstatement
Board president Gregory McKelvey says he will step in on an interim basis after founder’s removal
Lisa Mensah Brings Philanthropy Home
Oregon Community Foundation’s new executive director talks about what’s next for the organization
Cryptocurrency Donations Have ‘Notable Impact’ at Nonprofits, but NAO Urges Caution
Cryptocurrency donation platforms are helping connect donors with nonprofits, but the environmental impact of non-fungible tokens have turned some donors off.
Portland Homeless Family Solutions Rebrands as Path Home
Name change reflects the 15-year-old nonprofit’s increased commitment to preventing homelessness, director says.
