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News items and press releases about The Seattle Foundation and making a difference in your community and beyond.

Enterprise, TAF and Partners Close on $12.5 Million Transaction to Finance Construction of New Community Learning Center
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
The new center will expand provision of intensive science, technology, engineering and math (“STEM”) education to low- and moderate-income students of color.
Fidelma McGinn joins The Seattle Foundation as Vice President of Philanthropic Services
Monday, January 30, 2012
McGinn now leads a team of nine professionals who advise Seattle Foundation donors on strategic philanthropy, helping them develop giving plans, build their knowledge of community issues, and make impactful grants.
White House Council for Community Solutions Launches National Effort to Put Disconnected Youth on Pathways to Education and Work
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
100-Day effort to spur new commitments to support 1 in 6 young adults out of jobs and school.
One Region's Cradle-to-College Approach
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The year-old Community Center for Education Results has galvanized hundreds of key civic players to build a road map toward improving education, cradle to college, in South King County.
December 30 and 31 Busiest Days of the Year for Online Giving
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Seattle is a leader in making online donations to nonprofit organizations.
CCER releases its Baseline Report on the state of education in King County and South Seattle
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Road Map Project's Baseline Report urges action from all sectors of the community to achieve dramatic improvements in education.
Nourishing Networks
Friday, December 09, 2011
The Seattle Foundation is partnering with Hopelink on the Nourishing Networks project, which is an effort focused on responding to local hunger issues and mobilizing the community to respond.
White House Council for Community Solutions
Friday, December 09, 2011
In October, TSF President & CEO Norman Rice and Vice President of Community Leadership Michael Brown were in Washington D.C. for a meeting of the White House Council for Community Solutions.
Art Goes to School
Friday, December 09, 2011
Staff from The Seattle Foundation participated in the Art Goes to School: Building a Community of Thinkers Summit in October at the Seattle Art Museum.
Building Resilience Initiative Update
Friday, December 09, 2011
The Building Resilience Initiative (BRI) will be coming to an end at the close of 2011. This three-year funding collaborative was created by The Seattle Foundation in 2008 as a response to the economic downturn.
Sustainable Communities Program
Friday, December 09, 2011
The Seattle Foundation is co-convening a conversation with other local funders to discuss how we can work together to support thriving, equitable, diverse, and environmentally sustainable low-income communities in the region.
Artist Trust Executive Director Announces Move to The Seattle Foundation
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Artist Trust Executive Director Fidelma McGinn announced today her resignation to assume the position of Vice President of Philanthropic Services at The Seattle Foundation.
The Seattle Foundation and Bolder Giving Launch New Partnership
Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Seattle Foundation is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Bolder Giving, a nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire and support people to give at their full lifetime potential.
Norman Rice Addresses the Seattle Rotary
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Seattle Foundation President & CEO Norman Rice's remarks from the Seattle Rotary Club Luncheon.
Crosscut and The Seattle Foundation launch new partnership
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
The Seattle Foundation (TSF) and Crosscut have embarked on an exciting collaboration to incorporate more diverse sources of information into news reporting, and to explore ways to get people more engaged and involved in helping solve community problems.