• 2023 PopUP! for Women & Girls! (PAID EVENT – OPEN TO ALL)

    National Nordic Museum 2655 NW Market St,, 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 2023 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

  • Grantee Engagement Team Kickoff (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Gather with the Grantee Engagement Team (GET) to learn about building trust-based relationships with Washington Women's Foundation (WaWF) grantees.  We'll start with the orientation for the 2024 GET. Together we'll review our goals and check-in process. All members are welcome to join the GET. If you haven't yet, you can still sign up by emailing...more

  • 2024 Collective Grants Committee Kickoff (MEMBERS ONLY)

    The Collective Grants are the cornerstone of Washington Women's Foundation's (WaWF) work as a collective giving organization, and a great way to connect with other members and learn about what's happening in our community. This is the first meeting of the 2024 Collective Grants Committee. To kickoff the 2024 grant cycle, we'll begin by reviewing...more

  • New Member Orientation (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Calling all new Washington Women's Foundaion (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

  • Let’s Talk: Becoming a Member

    Virtual Event

    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 session will include a brief look at our grantmaking and education programs, followed by a look at the member experience. If you’re already a member and have a friend or colleague...more

  • Priority 101 Series: Expanding Access to Art in Schools (OPEN TO ALL)

    We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Priority 101 series.  From our overarching themes of Arts and Community Culture; Law, Justice and Incarceration; and Housing and Hunger; the WaWF membership has selected one priority within each theme: Expanding Access to Art in Schools, Re-Entry Support, and Mental Health and Housing. Join us on February 1st, 2024...more

  • Priority 101 Series: Re-entry Support (OPEN TO ALL)

    We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Priority 101 series.  From our overarching themes of Arts and Community Culture; Law, Justice and Incarceration; and Housing and Hunger; the WaWF membership has selected one priority within each theme: Expanding Access to Art in Schools, Re-Entry Support, and Mental Health and Housing. Continue the learning on Wednesday, February...more

  • 2024 Rest and Repair Celebration (OPEN TO ALL)

    WOW Gallery 600 Pine Street, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us for a joyous celebration of Black Women Leaders in Washington State!  Continue to observe Black History Month 2024 by honoring the second five Washington Women’s Foundation Rest and Repair awardees at the WOW Gallery in downtown Seattle on February 15th! These will be our final $100,000 Rest & Repair Awardees and we are...more

  • Priority 101 Series: Mental Health and Housing (OPEN TO ALL)

    We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Priority 101 series.  From our overarching themes of Arts and Community Culture; Law, Justice and Incarceration; and Housing and Hunger; the WaWF membership has selected one priority within each theme: Expanding Access to Art in Schools, Re-Entry Support, and Mental Health and Housing. Join us on Wednesday February 21st,...more

  • New Member Orientation (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Calling all new Washington Women's Foundaion (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

  • How to Research 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 5th at 12PM, 2024 via Zoom. Our focus will be to prepare for the...more

  • Membership Forum (MEMBERS ONLY)

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

    Join us the morning of Wednesday, March 6th as we collectively explore big questions about our Foundation! Together we will discuss the blossoming future of the WaWF with questions like: How should we grow? What is our relationship to changemaking? We are an organization by women, but are we an organization FOR women? This will...more

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