Come learn more about board service and the recruitment process at the Foundation. The WaWF Board of Directors is currently recruiting for board service, set to begin in 2026. Join us on Wednesday, May 14th, to hear more. This event will happen virtually, over zoom. Hosted by the Governance Committee. This session is only open...more
Join WaWF staff and board members for open office hours and drop in by Zoom to get all your questions answered or share insight into what you're reflecting on lately. We're opening a twice monthly office hours + coffee chat with the WaWF. Once a month we'll meet on zoom and once a month in...more
If you have ever wanted to see “behind the curtain” at the Seattle Repertory Theatre, this is your chance. The WaWF Membership Engagement Team has secured a Seattle Rep Insider Tour! When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: 10:30am -11:30am Where: Seattle Repertory Theatre 155 Mercer St Seattle The tour will start at the Stage Door located on...more
As you know, the WaWF collectively decided to end the 2025 Collective Grants early, as a first step to meet this moment. So what's next? This is the second brainstorm session, following the April 23rd one. These short sessions will focus on the short term, specifically on grantmaking. We need your ideas and creativity! Please...more
Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) is excited to invite you to the 2025 Community Celebration on Friday, June 6th at the Georgetown Ballroom. We are thrilled to celebrate philanthropy, our grant committees, our grantees, and the work they are doing to promote gender and racial equity in Washington State in Youth Mental Health, Adult Education Opportunities,...more
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, June 12th, at 10:30AM. If you're already a...more
Calling all new Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) members! Join staff and long-time members for a New Member Orientation, where we’ll build community so we can better amplify the power of women’s collective giving. In this session, new members will learn about WaWF’s values and community norms, our approach to philanthropy, the equity lens we bring...more
Join the WaWF community on Friday, August 1st to watch the Seattle Storm play at 7:00pm at Climate Pledge Arena on Kick for Equality night. WaWF has reserved a block of tickets, click the link below to purchase yours today and bring your family or friends. Click here to register for the August Seattle Storm...more
What can philanthropy do for reparations? August is Black Philanthropy month and we’re bringing together philanthropic leaders and innovators in reparations for a civic Dialogue. We’ll be discussing strategies that philanthropy can utilize to catalyst and scale up reparations advocacy on Tuesday, August 26th at 11am at the Pacific Medical Centers - Beacon Hill. Our...more
Join the WaWF community on Sunday, September 14th to watch the Seattle Reign FC play at 5PM in the evening. It’s an opportunity to see world class players and enjoy social time with the WaWF community. WaWF has reserved a block of tickets, click the link below to purchase yours today and bring your family...more
Join us for the Washington Women's Foundation (WaWF) fourth annual Convening on Friday, September 26th, 2025! The Convening is a call to action that every year brings together speakers, writers, thinkers, community leaders and essential nonprofit directors to educate the WaWF community on the most pressing concerns in Washington. Our themes for Convening 2025 are...more
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 Wednesday, October 1st at 4PM on zoom. If you're...more