• How to Learn About and Connect with a Nonprofit (MEMBERS ONLY)

    The Collective Grants are the cornerstone of Washington Women's Foundation (WaWF) work as a collective giving organization, and a great way to connect with other members and learn about what is happening in our community. Join us in learning on March 4th at 12PM, 2025 via Zoom. Our focus will be to prepare for the...more

  • New Member Orientation (MEMBERS ONLY)

    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

  • March Member Forum (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Washington Women's Foundation 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us the morning of Friday, March 14th as we collectively reflect on our Foundation! Together we will discuss the blossoming future of the WaWF  and create space for exploring questions about the next thirty years of Washington Women's Foundation. This will be a guided discussion, full of opportunities to provide your input, perspective, and experience...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, March 20th 2025. If you're already a member...more

  • MET: Japanese Garden Tour (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Seattle Japanese Garden

    Come join fellow WaWF members in touring the Seattle Japanese Garden. Our guide will be WaWF member and certified guide, Alice Cunningham. When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at11:30am. Where: Seattle Japanese Garden ( https://www.seattlejapanesegarden.org) Lunch:  to follow afterwards at Jae’s Asian Bistro and Sushi (https://www.jaesasianbistroandsushi-seattle.com). We will carpool to this nearby restaurant. Cost: $10 for...more

  • MET: April Hike! (MEMBERS + FRIENDS)

    Join the Member Engagement Team (MET) and fellow WaWF members for a hike and community building on Friday morning, April 11. We'll meet up in the Eastgate Safeway parking lot at 9:30am to carpool to a North Bend area trailhead. Our specific hike is TBD, but is not expected to exceed 4 miles RT (likely...more

  • Women at the Capitol (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Olympia

    Spend the day with some incredible women, girls, and allies to learn how our government is promoting and progressing rights and opportunities for women and girls in Washington State. We're partnering with the Center for Women + Democracy to discuss and advocate for key issues affecting women. We will meet at the office to carpool...more

  • Meet the Moment: Member Grantmaking Brainstorm (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Virtual

    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? Members, join us for a two part brainstorm on grantmaking at WaWF in April and May. These short sessions will focus on the short term, specifically on grantmaking. We need...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, May 1st at 12:00PM. If you're already a...more

  • MET: Pacific Bonsai Museum (MEMBERS + FRIENDS)

    Pacific Bonsai Museum

    Please join your fellow WaWF members for a guided tour of the Pacific Bonsai Museum on Sunday, May 4th at 11:ooAM! Nestled amidst towering conifers, Pacific Bonsai Museum connects people to nature through the living art of bonsai. One of only two museums in the United States solely dedicated to bonsai, and one of only...more

  • New Member Orientation (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Virtual

    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

  • Member 2 Member: Kathy Edwards on Philanthropy (MEMBERS + FRIENDS)

    Washington Women's Foundation 2100 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    The WaWF collective is a wealth of knowledge, experience, perspective, and expertise. We’re excited to continue this Member focused series: Member 2 Member, where members are invited to nominate their fellow members to present on a subject with which they hold special proficiency or expertise. Join us Thursday, May 8th, at 4:30PM to hear from...more

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