Category: Blog

Announcing new Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) pool for Seattle Foundation philanthropists

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Seattle Foundation announces a restructured Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Pool, managed by OpenInvest, which aligns with the three pillars of Seattle Foundation’s Blueprint for Impact: A Just Democracy, Equitable Economy, Resilient Environment. By Allison Parker, managing director, philanthropy strategies, and Alyssa Farber, interimChief Financial Operating Officer We’re excited to announce a restructured Socially Responsible Investment […]

2020 Resilience Fund Grants Include Focus on Black-led Organizations

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Seattle Foundation grants $555,000 to help protect the rights and resilience of vulnerable residents in King County. Seattle Foundation is announcing $555,000 in grants to 30 community-based organizations through our Resilience Fund. The 2020 round of investments support King County-based organizations directly impacted by changes in federal policies and the adverse effects of the current […]

Response to the Violent Actions at the U.S. Capitol Building

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In response to the violent actions at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C., Seattle Foundation releases the following statement: Seattle Foundation condemns the anti-democratic violence in the U.S. Capitol building today. These attacks threaten many pillars of our democracy: the integrity of our elections, the peaceful transition of power, and the ability of lawmakers […]

Larry Estrada Joins Seattle Foundation’s Board of Trustees

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The Vice President of Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs provides financial advice to high-net-worth family groups, foundations, endowments, and Native American tribes across the United States. Seattle Foundation is pleased to announce that Larry Estrada has joined its Board of Trustees. Estrada is the Vice President of Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. He […]

N2N Spotlight: Haida Roots

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Reclaiming Indigenous culture and language for youth. By Aileen Balahadia, Neighbor to Neighbor Program Consultant, and Elaine Chu, Senior Philanthropic Advisor It was a site visit like no other. That was the thought running through the minds of Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) advisory members who listened to Sondra Segundo, the founder of Haida Roots. She […]

Building a Pipeline of Community Leaders

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Seattle Foundation’s Engagement Pipeline grant program builds leaderful movements across the region By Dionne Foster and Bao-Tram Do Three years ago, Seattle Foundation launched our first cohort of Engagement Pipeline grantees. Our Engagement Pipeline grant program supports leadership development within communities to increase their influence and mobilize community members toward positive change. This program is […]

In Pursuit of Climate Justice

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A look back at a year of major accomplishments in the face of big challenges. By Dionne Foster, Senior Program Officer, and Elizabeth List, Senior Philanthropic Advisor One day early last June, a group of journalists of color from newsrooms around the country gathered for the first time—on a Zoom call, naturally. The gathering marked […]

Seattle Foundation Awarded $1 Million from Facebook as part of Commitment to Support Black Business, Creators, and Nonprofits

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Facebook Grant to Seattle Foundation to help build the capacity and resilience of Black communities in the Greater Seattle Region. Today, Facebook announced Seattle Foundation is the recipient of a $1 million grant as part of their commitment to support Black businesses, creators, and nonprofits. Seattle Foundation is honored to receive this support and grateful […]

Community-led Response toward an Equitable, Inclusive Recovery

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Fund for Inclusive Recovery builds on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, moving from immediate response to inclusive recovery. By Kris Hermanns, Chief Impact Officer We are experiencing a moment of reawakening. The announcement of renewed statewide restrictions to fight the novel coronavirus heighten the need to support our community members most affected by the […]

Seattle Foundation to invest $1M in the Opportunity Center at Othello Square

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Opportunity Center at Othello Square is dedicated to opening the door to home ownership for communities that have been historically excluded from its benefits. By Kris Hermanns, chief impact officer, and Allison Parker, managing director, philanthropy strategies The Opportunity Center at Othello Square is dedicated to opening the door to home ownership for communities that […]

2020 Year-end Giving and Estate Planning Strategies

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Seattle Foundation’s team is here to help take the stress and confusion out of year-end giving, especially which assets to give and when to make a gift. By Allison Parker, managing director, philanthropy strategies The season of generosity is upon us. Seattle Foundation’s team is here to help take the stress and confusion out of […]

An Update for Our Community

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We look beyond this moment with a re-commitment to strengthen relationships and build bridges across our community – while centering racial equity. As we look to the week ahead and the culmination of key electoral processes, we also look beyond this moment with a re-commitment to strengthen relationships and build bridges across differences in our […]

Equity at the Center of Disaster Response

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The COVID-19 Response Fund meets the evolving needs of an unprecedented crisis. Surge. Social distancing. Quarantine. PPE. Racial disparities. Masks. Police brutality. Racial justice. These are just some of the words that have become commonplace since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Seattle was the first metropolitan area in in the U.S. with recorded COVID […]

Seattle Proposition 1: Yes for Transit

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Yes to Proposition 1 to promote climate justice and keep our communities connected. Seattle Foundation envisions a thriving region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice, where all individuals and communities have equitable access and outcomes, regardless of race, place, or identity. This vision includes a region where residents are connected through reliable, affordable transit. Seattle […]

Increasing Investment in Black-led Organizations

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Why standing up for racial justice means supporting Black civic leadership and participation. By Diana Paredes, Senior Learning Manager, and Jonathan Cunningham, Senior Program Officer It has been a difficult year to say the least. If there’s one positive amid so many 2020 challenges, it’s that many Americans of all races are finally grappling with […]

Philanthropy, Seahawks, Microsoft, Puget Sound Energy and State Officials Team Up to Support New Digital Equity Initiative

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Hosted by the All In WA relief effort, the initiative aims to close gaps in digital access as schools return to session. WASHINGTON – Today, the Seattle Seahawks, Microsoft, Puget Sound Energy, alongside a group of philanthropic organizations, state agencies, and representatives of Indigenous communities, responded to the urgent needs of children and families struggling […]

Supporting Communities Affected by Wildfires

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We’ve compiled a list of trusted organizations working to help communities impacted by the wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California. As wildfires continue to blaze across Washington, Oregon, and California, we are sharing a list of local organizations working on the ground to support affected residents and responders. Below are a few trusted resources for […]

Communities of Opportunity Invites Proposals for Black-led Systems and Policy Change

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Proposals are requested for the 2021 grant year Communities of Opportunity (COO) commits $725,000 to system- and policy-change projects led by and for Black communities in King County. Eligible partnerships of Black-led (including African descent and diaspora) organizations working on systems and policy change in Black communities may apply for funding through this Request for […]

Making Childcare Possible for All Families

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The COVID-19 Response Fund supports childcare solutions for our region’s most vulnerable families. By Sally Gillis, Managing Director, Strategic Impact and Partnerships As parents face another uncertain school year, reliable childcare is needed more than ever. Childcare providers, who survived on thin margins before the pandemic, are now facing unprecedented challenges: decreased attendance because of […]