206.388.1670 ext. 170 As the Senior Brand Manager, I shape and steward Seattle Foundation’s brand to build trust, deepen engagement, and inspire philanthropic action across the region. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Sarah Sweeney is the Senior Brand Manager at Seattle Foundation, where she leads brand strategy, marketing, and communications to inspire greater philanthropy and community […]
206.515.2122 Oversees day-to-day marketing and communications so that Seattle Foundation effectively shares its story of powerful, rewarding philanthropy, philanthropic services and impact to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Alexa brings experience building brands and shaping narratives for some of the world’s leading companies. Prior to joining Seattle […]
206.388.1728 x 148 Nadya partners with donors and fundholders to design giving strategies that reflect their values and drive positive impact. Her approach combines years of global philanthropy expertise with a deep commitment to strengthening community-led solutions. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Nadya has 15+ years of experience across civil society and philanthropy organizations, where she […]
Provides data management, learning and evaluation management, and administrative support to the Impact team to ensure project data is decision-ready, Impact team operations are smooth, and that we’re building a shared understanding of impact across the organization and our grantees. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Maria has a Masters in International Peace, Conflict Resolution and Development from Trinity College, Dublin where she wrote her […]
Accountable for the effectiveness and alignment of People & Culture programs and policies across the employee lifecycle, and plays a critical role in advising leaders, shaping organizational decisions, and stewarding a people-centric culture aligned to Seattle Foundation’s business strategy Collaborate heavily with cross-functional leaders. Passionate for the employee experience, an operations mindset and ability to be both strategic and hands-on. Personal […]
Kristen serves as the main point of contact and provides essential support to fiscally sponsored partners, supported organizations, and special funds of Seattle Foundation. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Kristen brings over 25 years of experience in the non-profit and philanthropic community in King County. She started her career at Denise Louie Education Center and Crisis […]
In this role, Patterson ushers in the next phase for the Foundation, leading integrated, foundation-wide strategic communications in support of Funds, Grantees, and Foundational Campaigns. Most recently, Patterson unveiled Seattle Foundation’s “Journey to Joy” campaign aimed at building a more joyful Seattle region with homes families can afford, neighborhoods that endure, communities free from harm, […]
Rachael supports accounting tasks and activities that lead to accurate, timely financial reporting, month-end close processes, tax filings, financial reconciliations, internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and FASB standards, and internal and external stakeholders’ engagement. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Rachael holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in accounting and finance. Professional […]
LeAndrea oversees timely and accurate payments to our service providers as well as the disbursement of philanthropic grants and accounts payable operations. Her role ensures that vital resources reach nonprofits and partners efficiently, supporting the Foundation’s mission to foster a just and thriving community. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions With over a decade of leadership experience […]
206.388.1665 Supports the implementation of leadership priorities and facilitates efficient executive operations through proactive coordination, communication, and administrative expertise. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Heather comes to Seattle Foundation on a winding road with its most recent stop in property management grounded in the belief that housing should serve people, not profit. Over the past seven […]
206.957.7707 ext. 187 Nimco Supports grassroots community organizing and capacity-building through the Neighbor to Neighbor program, with a focus on racial equity, systems change, and community power. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Nimco Bulale brings over 15 years of experience in policy advocacy, community and stakeholder engagement, strategic development, and coalition building across the public and […]
206.388.1721 Jessica leads the advising team and fosters community connections through philanthropic engagement. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions For Jessica, building relationships is at the heart of community engagement, organizational development, and philanthropy. Her community organizing career began over 25 years ago while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa. Since then, she’s been […]
Is responsible for oversight of accounting, tax compliance & reporting, financial systems, internal controls, and fund management for Seattle Foundation. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Mandy comes to Seattle Foundation with over 20 years of nonprofit financial experience and is passionate about being a part of an organization making a change for good in the world. […]
Manage over $1 billion in AUM, overseeing strategic fund allocation, financial reporting, and impact-driven investments. Collaborate with advisors, donors, and auditors to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and alignment with the Foundation’s social impact priorities. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Gloria Yamoah is an Investment & Fund Accountant at Seattle Foundation, specializing in philanthropic fund management, impact […]
As a key support member of the Philanthropic Services team, I provide high-quality customer service, administrative assistance, and database management for nonprofits, community partners, and external stakeholders. I assist in coordinating event logistics, track attendees, support scheduling and meeting preparation, and through these efforts, help facilitate meaningful philanthropic engagement and operational excellence. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand […]
206.957.7700×180 Leads the core grantmaking program team to deepen, sustain, and grow innovative strategic investments and partnerships, policy advocacy, and civic engagement, in solidarity with the leadership of historically under resourced communities, to achieve a joyful, thriving region. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Lindsay Goes Behind (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) comes to the Seattle Foundation with a […]
Jenn provides guidance to individuals and families, partnering with them to bring their philanthropic vision to life. With an emphasis on empathetic and engaging service, Jenn builds strategies to help donors connect with and meaningfully impact their communities. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Jenn values relationships and collaboration in service of a more compassionate world. Her […]
Supports cross-team operations and serves as the primary liaison within the Finance and Operations Department. Reviews processes, and suggests improvements, efficiencies, and streamlines cyclical tasks within the F&O team. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Erickson comes to Seattle Foundation following his 8+ years of Active-duty services in the US Army. He brings with him a variety […]
Asa advises individuals, families and corporate foundations, connecting their philanthropic vision with community needs and opportunities. Through collaborations with philanthropists, Asa designs strategies ensuring each donor receives the guidance needed to support meaningful, community impact. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Asa is a born and raised Seattleite with more than 25 years of experience working in […]
Kassaundra drives team operations, cohesion, and program effectiveness by providing project management, team coordination, and knowledge management. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Kassaundra is passionate about serving and empowering diverse and engaged communities. She began her career in the arts and museum world, believing that arts and culture can bridge community divides and instill empathy, energy, and deep […]
Joy is when Seattle’s possibilities are shared by all. It is families in homes they love, connected to vibrant communities, with the opportunity for fulfilling lives.
Today, Seattle Foundation launches the Journey to Joy campaign, with an aim to bring this vision to life. We invite you to join a movement that creates lasting change for generations to come.
