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The Seattle Foundation is an invaluable resource for perspectives on community needs and information on how to effect long-term positive change in the Puget Sound region. This press room is a resource for the media, providing information on the Foundation and its background as one of the largest community grantmaking organizations in the country.

Recent News
Seattle Foundation and Local Philanthropists Increase GiveBIG "Stretch Pool" by $300,000
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Following the stunning results of GiveBIG, The Seattle Foundation, local businesses and philanthropists have added $300,000 more to the “stretch pool” that will leverage the $7.4 million in gifts made yesterday through the online giving campaign.
GiveBIG online push Wednesday to boost nonprofits
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Seattle's success in technology and philanthropy will converge in 24 hours of giving back through The Seattle Foundation's second annual online GiveBIG event scheduled for Wednesday. (The Seattle Times)
Seattle Foundation preps for GiveBIG online fundraising campaign
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The Seattle Foundation is kicking off its second annual "GiveBIG" campaign for King County starting at 12 a.m. Wednesday. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
GiveBIG: Technology and philanthropy paired for success
Friday, April 27, 2012
The second year of the single-day communitywide philanthropic push, GiveBIG, ought to continue attracting money, new donors and re-energizing existing ones. (The Seattle Times)
The Seattle Foundation helps King Co. residents “GiveBIG” to nonprofits on May 2nd
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Seattle Foundation’s “GiveBIG” campaign returns on Wednesday, May 2, with area nonprofit organizations, corporate sponsors and supporters aiming to meet or beat the inaugural event's great success last year.
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Press Releases
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.
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