As a member in each of our communities, we take our role as a corporate citizen seriously. We place a high priority on providing financial assistance to community-based organizations that improve the quality of life where our clients and employees live, work and raise their families.
We provide funding support to community-based programs in the markets we serve that offer assistance in the following Areas of Support:
Areas of Support:
- Success by Six® – Ensures children are safe, healthy, cherished, and enter school ready to learn;
- Youth on Track – Engages young people, ages 7 – 17, to be confident, responsible and happy;
- Essentials for Life – Provides food to eat, a roof overhead, healthcare, and safe productive lives;
- Community Arts – Offers cultural enrichment and artistic education;
- Community Flair– Supports community activities and local economic development
Eligible organizations must be a nonprofit, tax exempt, 501(c)3 organization
Application for Funding Support
Please read the following information thoroughly before submitting your request.
Amounts up to $999
- All requests for funding must be made in writing
- Funding requests should be submitted a minimum of 30 days before the funds are required.
- Please limit proposal to two (2) double-spaced pages. Proposal should contain:
- Description of the organization or event;
- Amount of funding requested;
- Indicate which "area of support" the funding will support i.e. Success by Six®, Youth on Track, Essentials for life, Community Arts, or Business to Business;
- Complete explanation of the activity;
- Description of benefits or considerations the bank will receive;
- Description of (any) account relationship(s) with Pacific Continental;
- Board of Directors list;
- Organization’s address, telephone, and email address;
- Description of benefits or considerations the bank will receive;
- The bank reserves the right to request additional information.
Amounts $1000 & Over
- All requests for funding must be made in writing
- Funding requests should be submitted a minimum of 60 days before the funds are required.
- Please limit proposal to five (5) double-spaced pages. Proposal should contain:
- Description & mission of the organization;
- Amount of donation or sponsorship requested;
- Indicate which “area of support" the funding will support i.e. Success by Six®, Youth on Track, Essentials for life, Community Arts, or Business to Business;
- Complete explanation of the activity;
- Goals of program, how results will be measured;
- Description of benefits or considerations the bank will receive;
- Description of (any) account relationship(s) with Pacific Continental;
- Annual Report, if available;
- Board of Directors list;
- Organization’s address, telephone, and email address;
- Name of key contact;
- The bank reserves the right to request additional information.
Request Submission
Requests should be mailed to Pacific Continental Bank, Corporate Giving Committee, P.O. Box 10727, Eugene, OR, 97440.
Application for Funding Support (PDF)
Pacific Continental Bank will not fund the following:
- political parties, candidates, causes, or campaigns;
- organizations practicing unlawful discriminatory practices;
- activities that generate a tangible or personal return;
- payments that cover the cost of services, tuition, books, or student fees;
- dues payable to alumni groups or other membership organizations;
- subscription fees for publications;
- gifts to individuals;
- trips or tours;