Educational Programming Member Reflection Women in Leadership Reflecting on the 2023 Philanthropy Series October 12, 2023 by Katherine Bryant Ingman By Catherine Gelband Each session of the 2023 Philanthropy Series caused me to reflect upon how I make philanthropic decisions and challenged me to examine long held assumptions. What an engaging learning opportunity! After some personal reflection, I am happy to share some key takeaways, in the hopes that we continue this conversation as a community. […] Read more »
Educational Programming Civil Rights Tour: WaWF On The Road January 5, 2023 by Isabelle Shively Last year the Institute for Common Power invited me on their Truth and Purpose Learning Tour. Usually reserved for educators or donors to Common Power, Dr. Terry Scott and Dr. David Domke graciously allowed me the opportunity to see one of their tours in person. It was remarkable. And as soon as I went, I […] Read more »
Educational Programming Grantmaking Uncategorized Announcing: 2023 Priority 101 Series December 2, 2022 by Katherine Bryant Ingman We’re thrilled to announce our 2023 Priority 101 series. From our overarching themes of Education, Healthcare, and Climate & Agricultural, the WaWF membership has selected one priority within each theme: Early Childhood Education, Reproductive Justice & Maternal Health, and Food Security and Sovereignty. Join us on January 23rd, 2023 for the first part of our […] Read more »
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Educational Programming Membership Announcing: Book Title for the 2020 Spring Book Discussion November 8, 2019 by Aki Shibuya Each year, the Foundation’s Member Engagement Committee selects a book for all members to read. This year, in continued alignment with our grantmaking criteria of increasing equity and reducing disparities, they invite you to read How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. In this New York Times bestseller, Kendi takes readers through a […] Read more »
Educational Programming Grantmaking Seeking More Equitable Philanthropy: Addressing 8 Philanthropy Myths May 10, 2019 by Aki Shibuya The 2019 Pooled Fund Grant Committee is learning a lot as we implement the following new grant criteria around increasing equity and reducing disparities this year, funding organizations that are: Focused on providing services to communities affected by inequity due to race, gender identity, and/or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination and/or exclusion. Accountable to […] Read more »
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Educational Programming Membership Announcing: Book Title for the 2019 Spring Book Discussion November 30, 2018 by Aki Shibuya Each year, the Foundation’s Member Engagement Committee selects a book for all members to read. This year, in alignment with our new grantmaking criteria of increasing equity and reducing disparities, they invite you to read So You Want to Talk About Race by local Seattle author Ijeoma Oluo. In this New York Times bestseller, Oluo explores the complex reality […] Read more »
Educational Programming Women in Leadership How is Philanthropy Enriching Your Life? March 8, 2018 by Aki Shibuya On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Washington Women’s Foundation and Brighton Jones, a Seattle-based wealth management firm, co-hosted a dynamic conversation about women living richer lives through philanthropy. Our featured panelists included three long-time members of Washington Women’s Foundation, Leslie Decker, Kathy Edwards, and Stephanie Ellis-Smith, and Jean Johnson, who is a founding member of the […] Read more »
Educational Programming Membership Member Experiences: Deep Dive into Leadership March 23, 2017 by Aki Shibuya In fall 2016, 12 WA Women’s Foundation members signed up for our pilot “Leadership Institute” series. The Leadership Institute provided a “deep dive” into leadership training in the style of WA Women’s hallmark grant making curriculum – with hands-on, cohort-based, experiential learning. WA Women’s Foundation member Janet Boguch led our inaugural Leadership Institute on the topic of […] Read more »
Educational Programming Letters from the President Letter from the President: Discovery Days Recap – Viewing Philanthropy Through A New Lens December 19, 2016 by Aki Shibuya “A mind that has expanded to the next dimension, can never go back.” C. Davida Ingram closed the first session of Discovery Days this year with this quote from one of her mentors. The quote describes the hallmark of participation at Washington Women’s Foundation – individual members become changed by new ideas and by each […] Read more »
Educational Programming Grantees Membership Member Reflections: Seattle Center Outing August 10, 2016 by Aki Shibuya July 21st was a beautiful summer day in Seattle. 30 WA Women’s Foundation members gathered at Seattle Center for the unique experience of visiting 3 past grant recipients on their home turf: Intiman Theatre, 2016 Merit Award Winner, hosted us for a lunch where members connected with Intiman’s diverse summer cohort of Emerging Artists. The Intiman Emerging Artists […] Read more »
