News and Updates

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Announcements

Josephine Wong named Seattle Foundation’s Chief Financial Operating Officer

April 19, 2021

The systems innovator, strategic thinker, and people-focused leader joins the Foundation during a critical time of growth, bringing a decorated career in finance, operations, technology, and affordable housing.

New Managing Directors to Propel Seattle Foundation’s Equity-Focused Mission Forward

April 06, 2021

Rebecca Chan to lead Operations & Impact for Programs and LaMonte Guillory will lead Marketing & Communications at Seattle Foundation.

Thank you for 3 great years, Kirstin Sandaas!

March 31, 2021

Seattle Foundation sends warm retirement wishes to our Chief Financial Operating Officer.

Latest Blogs

Welcome, New PAC Members!

May 03, 2021

Professional Advisors Council (PAC) update: welcoming two new members in 2021

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Leveraging Community Foundations to Invest in Causes Clients Care About

April 28, 2021

Seattle Foundation can help meet the philanthropic goals of private foundation clients.

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Fueling Learning Through Impact Investing: 2020 Successes of the Early Learning Facilities Fund

April 20, 2021

Now more than ever, our community needs high-quality early childhood education that strengthens the stability and resilience of children, families, and our community. Learn how impact investing has fueled the creation of jobs and early learning spaces over the past year and what’s ahead for this work.

An Update for Our Community

April 16, 2021

This update seeks to provide the latest information about our ongoing work to review our current grantmaking policies, and consider ways we can ensure these policies align with our collective commitment to address the widening disparities in our region.

Amy Banovich Joins Seattle Foundation's Board of Trustees

April 16, 2021

The Managing Partner of KPMG’s Seattle Office currently serves on the Board’s Audit Committee.

Decolonizing Philanthropy through Arts & Culture

April 05, 2021

Creative Equity Fund Announces New Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2021-2022 focused on Black- and Indigenous-led Nonprofits

Seattle Foundation in the News

In Washington State, Funders Get Behind a Campaign to Improve Vaccine Equity

April 20, 2021

Inside Philanthropy

According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation report, “there is a consistent pattern across states of Black and Hispanic people receiving smaller shares of vaccinations compared to their shares of cases and deaths and compared to their shares of the total population.” In response, All In WA, a coalition of community groups, businesses and philanthropies, launched its Vaccine Equity Initiative to improve access to COVID vaccines.
Seattle Foundations outgoing CEO Tony Mestres reflects on his tenure

April 20, 2021

Puget Sound Business Journal

Seattle Foundation CEO Tony Mestres calls the pandemic "a wake-up call to do differently in philanthropy, innovation in health and creating a more equitable economy." He leaves the foundation May 1 to become president of Truveta, a data-driven health startup.
Seattle Foundation names Sacramento United Way CEO to new position

March 29, 2021

Puget Sound Business Journal

Seattle Foundation has named Stephanie McLemore Bray, president and CEO of the United Way chapter in Sacramento, California, as its chief engagement officer. She starts on May 10.