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

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. By Stephen Robinson, Senior Philanthropic Advisor In early […]

Recoverable Grants

Seattle Foundation is offering a new tool for making impact investments through a partnership with Realize Impact. By Stephen Robinson, Philanthropic Advisor With community needs growing both domestically and around the world, many philanthropists are expressing an interest in deploying more of their philanthropic resources and personal wealth toward making a difference. By taking capital […]

Major Investment Responds to Opioid Crisis

A $100,000 estate gift to the Meds-First Initiative improves access to treatment at four sites statewide. By Stephen Robinson, Philanthropic Advisor Earlier this year, a philanthropist reached out for some advising. She’d recently lost her father and his estate was making it possible for her to distribute considerable resources into the community. Following a series […]