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We’re delighted to share another update from the 2022 Collective Grants Committee! Since our last update, the committee has been working to thoughtfully research 29 organizations in our three priorities: Mental Health and Housing, the School to Prison Pipeline, and Community Cultural Preservation. This year, informed by WaWF members, grantees, and the broader community, we […]
Hello dear members! It is a sign of how much is happening in the world that my “Welcome to 2022!” post is coming out in March. What a busy 2022 we have already had, both inside and outside our Foundation! Implementing Our Vision Our mission states that WaWF is committed to changing the course of women’s […]
This month we’re celebrating Black culture and history in the United States. As Washington Women’s Foundation, Black History Month is a time to highlight the history of Black giving – a legacy that is rooted in tradition, the value of the collective, and the importance of community. As we honor this history, we also recognize […]
This January, 2022 Collective Grants Committee has been deeply engaged in the work of reviewing Letters of Inquiry and discussing our three priorities: Mental Health and Housing, the School to Prison Pipeline, and Community Cultural Preservation. This year, informed by WaWF members, grantees, and the broader community, we made significant changes to our grants program. […]
We’re looking for an experienced, creative, and self-motivated Events & Programs Manager to join our staff team! For more information, refer to the job posting below. Position Title: Manager, Events & ProgramsPosition Type: Full-time – 1.0 FTEPosition Pay Range: $58,000 – $72,000Reports to: Senior Manager, Grants and ProgramsDirect reports: NoneTo Apply: This position is open […]
Background In 2019, Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) members expressed a strong interest in exploring grantmaking around a specific topic. The Board of Directors allocated $50,000 from member contributions made in 2019 to fund this pilot initiative. In January 2021, we first invited members and community members to participate in the Issue-Based Grant Pilot by participating […]
In 2018 the board of Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) approved an ambitious Strategic Framework that was meant to guide us through 5 years of planning and transformation. By the time I arrived as your President and CEO in February of 2021, many items on that Strategic Framework had been seen to: We had engaged nonprofits in ongoing dialogue about their needs and sought continuous feedback and evaluation from […]
Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) is excited to announce the priorities for our 2022 Collective Grants! As year one of our two-year grantmaking cycle, the funding themes for the 2022 Collective Grants are: 1) Law, Justice, & Incarceration; 2) Housing & Hunger; and 3) Arts & Community Culture. In late September and early October, we surveyed WaWF members, grantees, grant […]
Monday, October 11 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to celebrate and honor Native communities, culture, and histories. It’s also a time to acknowledge the historical – and ongoing – harm experienced by Indigenous communities in our state, across our nation, and throughout the world. As philanthropists, it’s especially important to recognize that Native communities […]