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The Giving Compass

Your personalized guide to philanthropy

Gain a clear view of your purpose and the impact you want to create through a few simple exercises.

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Philanthropy is a vast and complex landscape to navigate.

There are hundreds of worthy causes and thousands of nonprofits making a difference in every corner of our community. Finding your way as a donor can be overwhelming, which is why we created the Giving Compass.

After you complete a few short exercises, you'll walk away with a simple, personalized tool to use as you make decisions about your giving. And if you'd like to go even further, the Community Foundation can help you streamline your giving and discover organizations that align with your interests and goals.

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The Giving Compass is just one tool to help you navigate your personal approach to giving.

Explore more ways to develop your strategy below.

Archetypes

Know Your Role

The seven Archetypes of Community Contribution help us see how each of us plays a unique role in creating the future of southwest Washington. Take the quiz and learn about each of them here.

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A field guide to community engagement

Use Your Guide

Our Field Guide to Community Engagement walks you through ways to get more deeply involved in your community. Stop by the office to pick one up, or download the PDF here.

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Give With Confidence

Get insider tips on making decisions about your giving from our Senior Philanthropic Officer, Anne Digenis, who has more than 25 years of experience in philanthropy.

Ready to take the next steps?

The Community Foundation offers a variety of charitable funds and philanthropic services to help you reach your goals.

Reach out to learn more about how we can partner to maximize your impact in southwest Washington.

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