With appreciation, Jeff Clarke CEO Philanthropy Northwest

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1 Dear Colleague, Thirty-eight years ago, Elgin Olrogg, executive director of the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, wondered how he might connect with others who, like him, were working in philanthropy to build a better community. He knew they were around but he also recognized that most didn t know each other. They certainly never came together to share their stories, challenges and opportunities. Working mainly alone, they missed the chance to learn together. Every community in the Pacific Northwest has its Elgin Olrogg; someone who values the importance of relationships, the wisdom of the group and the power of learning together. These leaders bring people together, tapping into shared passion and the desire to be better together. This is the genesis of today s Philanthropy Northwest. What distinguishes our community which spans an immense geographic area - from others is that we ve long understood the power of building and connecting local networks the key to overcoming distance and isolation. In turn, those connected local networks take on a regional identity that fosters national and global connections. Philanthropy here in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming is community, family, corporate, collective, independent, public, tribal, private, local, regional, national, global, small, large, emerging, established, rural, urban, entrepreneurial, responsive, proactive, conservative, moderate and progressive all at the same time. And that is how it should be: a diverse network sharing a common aspiration to collaboratively build resilient communities grounded in unique local cultures of place. As Philanthropy Northwest approaches its 40 th anniversary, the world looks very different than it did when Elgin Olrogg co-founded what was then known as Pacific Northwest Grantmakers Forum. And change is accelerating. I ve spent my first year in conversations with remarkable philanthropic leaders across our region. Your passion for the network and its promise is powerful and heartening. However, I ve equally appreciated your candor about how Philanthropy Northwest needs to evolve to be the indispensable learning community that inspires you on your journey of community impact. You ve asked us to fundamentally rethink ourselves. We hear you! That s why over the past few years Philanthropy Northwest has recommitted itself to being entrepreneurial. We understand that our value is neither static nor formulaic. It s about much more than simply convening and connecting; it is about catalyzing action, be it your own individual or collaborative work.

2 How are we transforming? Philanthropy Northwest is the place where you can bring interesting ideas at any stage and test them out. We have the talent, tools and networks to incubate them and help them thrive. Philanthropy Northwest is now comprised of three teams: the member network that this letter will ultimately ask you to support in 2015; our fast-growing management consulting team, The Giving Practice; and our acclaimed project incubation platform that is home to Mission Investors Exchange, Community Democracy Workshop and potentially several new local, regional and national community-oriented projects in Our ongoing transformation is powered by your belief in the promise of learning together and your willingness to invest in that transformation process. If you believe that philanthropy s future success rests on becoming more interconnected both with peers and cross-sector partners, and more deliberate about learning and acting together, then we are your network. I would be remiss if I didn t thank the amazing board that guides our network. They are community, family, corporate, independent, public, tribal, private, regional, local, small, large, emerging, established, rural, urban, entrepreneurial, responsive, proactive, conservative, moderate and progressive all at the same time. They are you. They are from your local community. They too are committed to the idea that Philanthropy Northwest matters today and, through continuous transformation, will be even more relevant in the future. I invite you to renew your Philanthropy Northwest membership and to consider supporting this transformative journey in 2015 by becoming a sustaining member, so that the Pacific Northwest remains the entrepreneurial laboratory of philanthropy for the country and the sector. If you are already a sustaining member thank you! Clearly there is no finish line, either for your work in building resilient communities or for our work as your partner in those efforts. We look forward to continuing to be a partner in your philanthropic journey. With appreciation, Jeff Clarke CEO Philanthropy Northwest

3 2015 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM 1 VERIFY YOUR MEMBER INFORMATION 3 CALCULATE YOUR DUES Based on the amount of grants you paid in 2014, use the chart below to calculate your 2015 dues. Primary Contact: $ 2014 GRANTS PAID 2014 Grants Paid 2015 Dues 2014 Grants Paid 2015 Dues Web Contact: 2014 Dues Paid: 2014 Sustaining Partnership: Please make corrections on the back of this form. 2 BECOME A SUSTAINING PARTNER Please consider supporting Philanthropy Northwest as a Sustaining Partner. Sustaining Partners make an additional contribution to our general operating fund and are recognized throughout the year for their generous gift. Platinum: $15,000+ Gold: $10,000+ Less than $50,000 $595 $50K - $100K $700 $100K - $150K $900 $150K - $200K $1,100 $200K - $250K $1,300 $250K - $300K $1,500 $300K - $350K $1,700 $350K - $400K $1,900 $400K - $450K $2,100 $450K - $500K $2,300 $500K - $600K $2,550 $600K - $700K $2,775 $700K - $800K $3,050 $800K - $900K $3,325 $900K - $1M $3,600 $1M - $2M $4,450 $2M - $3M $5,450 $3M - $4M $6,450 $4M - $5M $7,450 $5M - $6M $8,450 $6M - $7M $9,300 $7M - $8M $10,125 $8M - $9M $10,975 $9M - $10M $11,800 $10M - $11M $12,450 $11M - $12M $13,125 $12M - $13M $13,700 $13M - $14M $14,250 $14M - $15M $14,800 $15M - $20M $15,300 $20M - $30M $18,075 $30M - $40M $20,900 $40M - $50M $23,650 $50M - $100M $27,000 $100M+ $66,900 Silver: $7,500+ Copper: $5,000+ Bronze: $2, PAYMENT INFORMATION Thank you! Please return this form and payment by March 1, 2015 to: Philanthropy Northwest Attn: Jacob Hite 2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 650 Seattle, WA For credit card payments and/or questions, please call Jacob Hite at $ 2015 DUES *Amounts in excess of $595 may be paid as a grant for IRS purposes + $ 2015 SUSTAINING PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION OR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT = $ 2015 TOTAL PAYMENT Continued on next side à

4 5 COMPLETE YOUR ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE Please complete the following information, which we will use to construct your organization s profile in our member directory. You may check as many boxes as appropriate. $ Staff Size (FTEs): o Unstaffed MARKET VALUE OF ASSETS AS OF 12/31/14 Where do you fund? o International o National (U.S.) o Rural Areas o Alaska o Montana o Idaho o Oregon o Portland Metro Area o Washington o Seattle/Puget Sound Metro Area o Wyoming What issues do you fund? o Aging o Agriculture o Arts o Cultural Outreach Programs o Fine Arts/Museums o Music o Performing Arts o Visual Arts o Children and Families o Civic Engagement/Leadership o Community Economic Development o Disaster Response o Diversity, Equity and Inclusion o Domestic Violence o Education o Early Childhood o Elementary o Secondary o Higher o Public o Vocational o Math and Science o Literacy o Special Education o Environment o Climate & Energy o Conservation / Wildlife o Urban Environment o Agriculture o Health o Alcoholism o Drug Abuse o Health Services o Mental Health o Research o Hunger/Food Security o Housing/Homelessness o Immigrant/Refugee Issues o International Development o Law and Justice o LGBTQ Issues o Media o Native Issues o Poverty o Public Policy o Rural Issues o Social Justice o Veterans o Women o Workforce Development What types of support do you provide? o Capacity Building o Capital Campaigns o Conferences/Event Support/ Sponsorships o Employee Matching Gifts o Employee Volunteer Services o General Operating Support o Grants to Individuals o Program/Project Specific Support o Mission Investments (PRIs & MRIs) o Research o Scholarships/Fellowships/Internships MEMBER INFORMATION CORRECTION Please make any corrections in the space below ORGANIZATION NAME PRIMARY CONTACT TITLE PHONE WEB CONTACT TITLE PHONE ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP WEBSITE TWITTER HANDLE FACEBOOK PAGE LINKEDIN PROFILE

5 2015 SUSTAINING PARTNERSHIP ALL SUSTAINING PARTNERS RECEIVE Recognition in Philanthropy Northwest s member list through December 2015 Recognition as a sustaining partner in the Philanthropy Northwest annual report Recognition in Philanthropy Northwest s monthly e-bulletin Invitations to exclusive program opportunities & receptions Opportunities to introduce speakers at events throughout the year Name in 2015 Local Matters series* and annual collateral PLATINUM: LEAD SUSTAINING PARTNER $15,000+ Featured recognition in Philanthropy Northwest s member list through December 2015 Two complimentary registrations to our annual and to each Local Matters event, our 2015 series of local gatherings Logo/name placement at all major events including the 2015 Local Matters series and the annual GOLD: LEAD SUSTAINING PARTNER $10,000+ Featured recognition in Philanthropy Northwest s member list through December 2015 Two complimentary registrations to our annual and to two events in our 2015 Local Matters series Logo/name placement at all major events including the 2015 Local Matters series and the annual SILVER: SUSTAINING PARTNER $7,500+ One complimentary registrations to our annual and to one event in our 2015 Local Matters series Name placement at all major events including the 2015 Local Matters series and the annual COPPER: SUSTAINING PARTNER $5,000+ One complimentary registration to the annual Name placement at all major events including the 2015 Local Matters series and the annual BRONZE: SUSTAINING PARTNER $2,500+ Receives all basic sustaining partner benefits * Thanks to your feedback, in 2015 we re planning a series of local gatherings around the region, to be titled Local Matters. Our regional annual conference will return in More details coming soon!

6 2014 SUSTAINING PARTNERS LEAD SUSTAINING PARTNERS SUSTAINING PARTNERS The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Apex Foundation Bethel Community Services Foundation Casey Family Programs Marguerite Casey Foundation Ben B. Cheney Foundation Foundation for Healthy Generations The O.P. & W.E. Edwards Foundation Gordon Elwood Foundation Hugh & Jane Ferguson Foundation First Interstate BancSystem Foundation JPMorgan Chase Mat-Su Health Foundation Medina Foundation Nesholm Family Foundation Northwest Area Foundation Oro y Plata Foundation Raynier Institute & Foundation Sherwood Trust Washington Dental Service Foundation THANK YOU TO OUR 2014 SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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