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Kinari Webb In conversation with Dr. September Williams
Kinari Webb In conversation with Dr. September Williams
This event will be hosted in-person at Book Passage's Ferry Building location - San Francisco Full of hope and optimism, Webb takes us on an exhilarating, galvanizing journey across the world, sharing her passion for the natural world and for humanity. When Kinari Webb first traveled to Indonesian Borneo at 21 to study orangutans, she…
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TOWARD RESILIENT FUTURES – Resilient Water Governance
TOWARD RESILIENT FUTURES – Resilient Water Governance
TOWARDS RESILIENT FUTURES SPEAKER SERIES Emergency Management and Community Resilience Program Initiative for Community and Disaster Resilience This monthly speaker series presents cutting-edge research and approaches on the resilience of urban and rural communities and systems to hazards and disasters. The speakers represent the core faculty of Portland State University’s new transdisciplinary Emergency Management and…
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PDX SHAPERS Doughnut Economics
PDX SHAPERS Doughnut Economics
The third and final Doughnut Economics Shape Shop from PDX Shapers with key speaker Dr. Melissa Haeffner, Assistant Professor in the Environmental Science and Management department at Portland State University. She will be presenting on how the doughnut economics model connects with water scarcity in the region and the importance of water infrastructure.
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Guardians of the Trees: Dr. Kinari Webb & Living on Earth
Guardians of the Trees: Dr. Kinari Webb & Living on Earth
When Kinari Webb first traveled to Indonesian Borneo at 21 to study orangutans, she was both awestruck by the beauty of her surroundings and heartbroken by the rainforest destruction she witnessed. As she got to know the local communities, she realized that their need to pay for expensive healthcare led directly to the rampant logging,…
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2021 Toast of Tanzania
2021 Toast of Tanzania
Please join us on October 8th at 5:00 PM PST via Zoom for the 2021 Toast of Tanzania. This is our 21st birthday year and the journey continues. Currently, we are in the midst of a research program being conducted by researchers from University of Denver, University of Texas and Market Share associates to evaluate our model to transform…
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World Oregon 9th Annual NGO Showcase
World Oregon 9th Annual NGO Showcase
We’re excited to invite you to be a part of WorldOregon’s online 9th Annual NGO Showcase! This event, hosted by the Young Professionals of WorldOregon, highlights Portland metro-based international development nonprofits. Each year we highlight international development organizations, providing them with a platform to share organizational information with our guests. This allows attendees to learn about the…
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Go Where the Money Is: What Aren’t You Doing with Major Donors that You Should Be?
Go Where the Money Is: What Aren’t You Doing with Major Donors that You Should Be?
According to AFP and the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, 89 percent of giving comes from the top 14 percent of donors (those giving $1,000 or more). Are you doing everything you can to maximize revenue from your major donors? Join Lisa Scott, Co-Founder of Barker & Scott and author of The Transformational Giving Playbook and Melissa Wyers,…
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Virtual Talk: How to Retire Early
Virtual Talk: How to Retire Early
We sit down with Ben Miller of Chronifi to learn about his journey on Wall Street and how his service ChroniFI can help you manage your money more effectively. We'll talk about our favorite investment tips, why it's important to make healthy financial decisions, and walk through a demo of ChroniFI. ChroniFI is an amazing…
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Meet the founders of the Community Project: Ethiopia
Meet the founders of the Community Project: Ethiopia
Twende Solar believes in a world where sustainable energy is accessible to ALL and we know the only way to get there is to work together. Join Twende Solar to learn more about our partners, The Community Project: Ethiopia, and the electrification project for Wogagen "First Light" Community School near Debre Birhan, Ethiopia. Cofounders Angelique…
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Professionals Rising in Oregon – Meeting
Professionals Rising in Oregon – Meeting
An Emerging Professional's Group Focused on Growth It can be hard to establish yourself as a new professional, and we think the best way to advance in your field is to do it together. The professionals who are just coming into their own in Oregon are amongst a generation incredibly tuned in to global issues:…
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The Secrets of How to Become a Certified B Corporation
The Secrets of How to Become a Certified B Corporation
Learn more about B Corp Certification: the benefits, the process, and tips for starting your journey! On this webinar I’ll cover how to gain your B Corp certification successfully. What we’ll cover: • Redefining sustainability • What is Certified B Corporation (B Corp)? • Differences between a Benefit Corporation and a Certified B Corporation •…
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GlobalPDX Annual Conference: Reimagining Global Change
GlobalPDX Annual Conference: Reimagining Global Change
Tickets Now on Sale Tickets are limited, so claim yours today. GlobalPDX Members: Make sure to use the Discount Code in the GlobalPDX Member Portal to claim your discounted tickets! Is your Organization a GlobalPDX Member? If so, you qualify for discounted tickets too! Register for the Member Portal to access your discount code. Our event, “Reimagining Global Change,” will…
When Women Ruled the World
When Women Ruled the World
Event Page Zoom Registration Page This lecture coincides with the Portland Art Museum's exhibition "Qeen Nefertari's Egypt," which will run from October 16, 2021 - January 16, 2022. Stay tuned for more event annoucements related to this splendid exhibition! See the exhibition page for more info.