Natalie works with donors and their advisors to craft gift strategies that align with donors’ passions and Seattle Foundation’s goals. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Natalie has a decade of experience in the nonprofit world, with a focus on philanthropy within organizations addressing systemic barriers to opportunity. She has leveraged her skills in storytelling, strategy and […]
Ken leads Seattle Foundation’s social impact investing efforts to ensure equitable access to catalytic capital resulting in systems change, community-driven development, and business growth. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Ken has 20+ years of experience in equitable development with an emphasis on supporting communities of color in accessing low-cost capital and technical assistance. He has created […]
Cat oversees and aligns the Foundation’s strategies and implementation around organizational culture, talent acquisition and development, human resources, DEI, team relationships and well-being. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Cat Cuevas (she/her) joins the Seattle Foundation with a passion and career of bringing more joy, regenerative leadership and social justice to the world. With deep knowledge in […]
Responsible for all aspects of gifts management and processing, including related accounting reporting. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Susan arrives at the Seattle Foundation with a strong grasp of the opportunities that arise when public welfare and private wealth intersect. This insight leads her to believe that philanthropy is the ideal field to apply the expertise […]
Juan Pablo excels in processing grant requests, conducting due diligence, coordinating team communications, and maintaining meticulous financial records to support our mission of impactful philanthropy. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Hailing from Venezuela and seasoned by diverse experiences in Germany, China, the East Coast, and the West Coast, Juan Pablo brings a unique international perspective to […]
Cailin leads the Accounting team and manages its daily operations and close procedures. She’s responsible for financial reporting, accuracy of the general ledger, and assisting with audit and tax preparation for Seattle Foundation and its Supporting Organizations. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Cailin joined Seattle Foundation with 20+ years of experience in finance, accounting and operations […]
Supports the various partners of Communities of Opportunities and Voter Education Fund through grantmaking, partnership development, and special projects with the ultimate goal of advancing equity and joy.. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions With a background in climate, Shannon has been working in the nonprofit social justice sector for 8 years. She is committed to addressing […]
As the Project Manager, Scholarships and Contracts, Brittany leads key projects and initiatives for the Seattle Foundation’s Scholarship Program. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Brittany comes to the Seattle Foundation with nearly ten years of experience in development and direct service leadership positions at organizations focused on youth development, domestic violence, and economic mobility. Brittany is […]
Larry leads Seattle Foundation’s financial strategy, operations, and organizational capacity innovations. A member of the Senior Leadership Team, he serves as a strategic business partner to the CEO, Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees, advancing Seattle Foundation’s vision through decision support and systems improvements. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Larry comes to Seattle Foundation with a […]
Kendall focuses on increasing philanthropic impact and engagement by designing and implementing digital marketing strategies and content, managing the marketing software platforms, and monitoring and reporting on analytics. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions With seven years of experience as a seasoned digital marketing professional, Kendall has honed her expertise in the nonprofit sector, collaborating closely with […]
Glory advises individuals and families to achieve their philanthropic goals. She is a trusted partner to bridge their interests and passions to critical community needs and opportunities. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Glory comes to the Seattle Foundation with over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Most recently she served as the Relationship Development […]
Cindy works with philanthropists and their advisors to provide effective philanthropic strategies that are impactful and align with Seattle Foundation’s commitment to racial equity. Personal philanthropic interests and passions Cindy has nearly 30 years of nonprofit experience in King County. Most recently Cindy served as Interim Executive Director of the King County Library System Foundation […]
Taylor leads the Athlete & Entertainer Engagement program and manages corporate philanthropy partnerships, working to connect high-profile individuals and companies more deeply with community. She serves as a trusted advisor to philanthropists and corporate partners, providing strategic guidance and personalized support to help them maximize the impact of their giving. Taylor’s philanthropic interests and passions […]
The Office Manager is responsible for the day to day operations, maintaining office services, organizing office operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, supporting bookkeeping and budgeting procedures, designing filing systems, reviewing, and approving supply requisitions, assigning and monitoring clerical functions, coordinate activities throughout the company to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with company policies, also manage […]
206.388.1662 Maria is responsible for supporting and managing Seattle Foundation’s recruitment, onboarding, and many other people and culture programs. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Maria comes to Seattle Foundation with a background in recruiting. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration—human resource management from Central Washington University. Prior to joining Seattle Foundation she served […]
Guillermo is responsible for supporting Seattle Foundation’s investment and funds accounting. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Guillermo has spent the last four years working in finance and accounting roles within the Financial Services sector and State Government. Prior to joining Seattle Foundation he served as a Fund Accountant at Broadridge Financial Solutions. He holds a Bachelor […]
Debbie furthers the Foundation’s goal of judicious stewardship of assets by effectively managing our accounts payable and providing other accounting support. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Born and raised in the Emerald City, Debbie returned home to Seattle after nine years in Idaho. She has over 25 years of accounting experience in a variety of industries, […]
As a member of the Finance Team, John ensures that all accounting transactions are reported in an accurate and timely manner. His responsibilities include month-end closing, preparing financial statements, general ledger analysis, account reconciliations, payroll and benefits accounting, and audit and tax support. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Prior to joining Seattle Foundation, John was a […]
Brent provides leadership in the Finance Team to oversee the accurate and timely allocation of gifts and distribution of grants, the heart of our mission to ignite powerful, rewarding philanthropy. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Brent has spent all but three years of his professional life working in the nonprofit sector. For close to two decades […]
Jan oversees database applications and provides technology support to ensure systems and staff have the tools needed to support philanthropists and the community. Personal Philanthropic Interestsand Passions Prior to SeaFdn, Jan worked with nonprofits providing database support for annual funds and capital campaigns. She also spent seven years with AT&T Wireless in information technology, working […]
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.
