Networking Reception for People of Color in Philanthropy
Monday September 19, 2005
5pm to 8pm
The Harbor Club in the Norton Building   801 Second Avenue, 17th floor Seattle, WA 98104

Join HIP members for a special reception to honor and strengthen the role of people of color in the field of organized philanthropy.  Local hosts that represent the many diverse communities in the Pacific Northwest have linked together to host this networking event during the Council on Foundations Annual Conference for Community Foundations

Local hosts:

APPIP- Seattle chapter
Black Philanthropy Trust
People of Color in Philanthropy
Hispanics In Philanthropy- Seattle chapter
Potlatch Fund
NW Tribal Representatives
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Grantmakers of Color- Philanthropy Northwest
Social Justice Fund Northwest-formerly A Territory Resource

This reception will feature local northwest cuisine, a welcome performance from local Tribal Cultural performers along with a stunning view of the Puget Sound and the Washington State ferry system. A brief program will highlight a model for collaboration between all the race based philanthropic groups in the Northwest.. We will also ensure open space for networking time with foundation representatives from around the U.S. and the world who are committed to advancing issues of race, cultural diversity and equity in the philanthropic sector.

Please RSVP to the Potlatch Fund:
Mary McNiel, mary@potlatchfund.org
Andrea Alexander, andrea@potlatchfund.org

Call 206-624-6076

www.potlatchfund.org