The story of racial difference in the Northwest often overlooks communities, obscures narratives, and keeps heritage cloaked in fog. For this session, we unfold the story of race in the Pacific Northwest. From Mukilteo, Washington to Coos Bay, Oregon to Minidoka, Idaho, the Sankofa Impact team will guide us on a virtual tour of the often untold...more
Join us the afternoon of Thursday, February 27th 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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