• UW Indigenous Walking Tour (MEMBERS + FRIENDS)

    Burke Museum 4303 Memorial Way NE, Seattle, United States

    Join us for an interactive in-person event at the Burke Museum on Friday, November 14th focused on deepening our understanding of Indigenous communities in Seattle. Join Owen Oliver on the Indigenous Walking Tour of the University of Washington, highlighting indigenous presence across campus. As part of the event, you'll receive a  40-page, full color booklet...more

  • 2025 PopUp for Women & Girls (TICKETED EVENT)

    Labour Temple 2800 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us for a fast-paced, fun-filled evening of collective giving where together we'll learn about, pitch and select our 2025 Women & Girls Grantees!  PopUp is an interactive celebration of women, of girls, of organizations creating equitable opportunities for women and girls across Washington State, and of the power of collective philanthropy. At WaWF, one of...more

  • Let’s Talk: Becoming a Member (OPEN TO ALL)

    Join us for Let's Talk: Becoming a Member to learn more about what it means to be a Washington Women's Foundation member. This 1-hour virtual session will include a brief look at our grantmaking and education programs, followed by a look at the member experience on Thursday, December 11th at 12:00PM. If you're already a...more

  • Take Action (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Virtual

    Join WaWF Staff on Wednesday, January 28th, to find out how to get involved as a member in 2026. We will dive into each of our member committees and share what you'll gain from participation. We will also cover what leadership looks like at WaWF. We will share a calendar for the year and look...more

  • Nonprofit Info Session: 2026 Grants (OPEN TO ALL)

    Virtual

    Join WaWF staff for an overview of our 2026 grants. We will cover the grant criteria, rubric, what to expect throughout the process, and answer any questions you might have! If you have technical questions on how to use JustFund, we encourage you to reach out to their team directly. This session is intended for...more

  • Take Action (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Virtual

    Join WaWF Staff on Wednesday, February 4th, to find out how to get involved as a member in 2026. We will dive into each of our member committees and share what you'll gain from participation. We will also cover what leadership looks like at WaWF. We will share a calendar for the year and look...more

  • Nonprofit Info Session: 2026 Grants

    Virtual

    Join WaWF staff for an overview of our 2026 grants. We will cover the grant criteria, rubric, what to expect throughout the process, and answer any questions you might have! If you have technical questions on how to use JustFund, we encourage you to reach out to their team directly. This session is intended for...more

  • Our Gender Lens: Understanding the WaWF Approach (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Virtual

    Join us to dive into gender at WaWF on Thursday, February 26th at 12:00pm on zoom. We’ll discuss what we mean by “women & girls most impacted by inequity,” learn what a gender lens is and how to apply it, and hear on the ground examples of how gender dynamics are influencing the work of...more

  • 2026 Community Celebration (OPEN TO ALL)

    Georgetown Ballroom 5623 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA, United States

    Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) is excited to invite you to the 2026 Community Celebration on Friday, March 6th at the Georgetown Ballroom. Join us as we celebrate 30 years of philanthropy, partnership, and collective impact. Our special anniversary event honors members, grantees, and community partners whose dedication helps advance equity and justice across Washington State....more

  • Let’s Talk: Becoming a Member (OPEN TO ALL)

    Virtual

    Join us for Let's Talk: Becoming a Member to learn more about what it means to be a Washington Women's Foundation member. This 1-hour virtual session will include a brief look at our grantmaking and education programs, followed by a look at the member experience on Thursday, March 12th at 12:00pm. If you're already a...more

  • Philanthropy, Nonprofits and Social Change (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Virtual

    Join us to dive into Philanthropy, Nonprofits and Social Change on Monday, April 6th at 12:00pm on zoom. This is an opportunity to learn more about the intricacies of how nonprofits work, what the philanthropic eco system is, definitions related to social change work, and how all these systems come together to serve the wider...more

  • WaWF Yakima Happy Hour (OPEN TO ALL)

    Freehand Cellars 451 Windy Point Dr., Wapato, WA

    The Washington Women’s Foundation is coming to the Yakima Valley for a weekend of learning and grantmaking this spring. While we're in town, join us on Friday, April 17th at 5pm at Freehand Cellars, for a community happy hour! We’ll build community and toast to the beauty of Yakima together. This is a great event...more

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