We are delighted to announce Washington Women’s Foundation’s Philanthropy Learning Series. Beginning in March 2023 WaWF will host panel discussions with philanthropic leaders on various topics including how to build your giving plan, solidarity as an action, a critical lens on donor advised funds, values aligned investing, and donor perspectives on reparations in philanthropy. Join...more
This training is designed to provide base level knowledge of WA state tribes from indigenous trainer, Kateri Joe. The main components will include tribal history in Washington state, cultural diversity amongst tribes, sovereignty, self-identity activity and basic etiquettes in tribal spaces. Materials will be sent out a few days prior to the training. Kateri Joe...more
Join us on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023, for the second annual Member Jubilee at the Robinswood House in Bellevue, as we celebrate and honor all our lovely members! Hear from new and experienced members on their commitment to and affection for WaWF. Make new connections and catch up with old friends. We’ll toast with delicious...more
Join the WaWF community on Sunday, August 6th to watch the OL Reign's play at 3PM in the afternoon. It's an opportunity to see world class players, including Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle, and Tobin Heath. WaWF has reserved a block of tickets, click the link below to purchase yours today and bring your family or...more
Calling all new Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) members and those who have joined us since 2020! 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...more
We’re delighted to announce Washington Women’s Foundation’s Philanthropy Learning Series. Beginning in March 2023 WaWF will host panel discussions with philanthropic leaders on various topics including how to build your giving plan, solidarity as an action, a critical lens on donor advised funds, impact investing, and donor perspectives on reparations in philanthropy. Join us virtually...more
Join us to learn about the work of the 2023 Advocacy Grant Committee and celebrate our new grantees! Hear from members of the committee about key learnings and from grantees about their work. The Advocacy Grant Committee reviewed applications from organizations that engage in advocacy as part of their work and are focused on one of...more
Join President & CEO Maria Kolby-Wolfe on Wednesday, November 15th 2023, to learn about how to get involved as a member at Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF). Maria will dive into each of our member committees, how to join them, what committee leadership looks like, and how to take on a leadership role at WaWF. This...more
Join us for the Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) second annual Convening on Thursday, September 21st, 2023, at Town Hall in Seattle! The Convening is a call to action that brings together speakers, writers, thinkers, community leaders and essential nonprofit directors to educate the WaWF community on the most pressing concerns within our annual funding and...more
Join us for an interactive in-person event at the Burke Museum on October 11th focused on deepening our understanding of Indigenous communities. We’ll start with Kateri Joe’s Working in Tribal Communities 102 learning session, designed as a follow up to her 101 session we hosted in the summer. After Kateri’s workshop, join Owen Oliver on...more
Join President & CEO Maria Kolby-Wolfe on Thursday, October 19th to learn about how to get involved as a member at Washington Women's Foundation (WaWF). Maria will dive into each of our member committees, how to join them, what committee leadership looks like, and how to take on a leadership role at WaWF. This session...more
Join us for the WaWF Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 25th. We'll meet from 12:00PM to 1:30PM and reflect together on this past year of transformation, discuss the possibilities and challenges coming our way, vote on our new board members, and find out what our funding priorities will be for the 2024 Collective Grants! The...more