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Position Title: Development Coordinator Position Type: Full-time, Exempt Position Pay Range: $60,000 – $70,000 Annual Salary Reports to: President & CEO Direct Reports: None Location: Seattle-Hybrid. We anticipate this position will need to be in our Seattle office a minimum of 2 days per week, as some critical aspects of this position can only be […]
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 […]
When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic this time last year, we grimly anticipated that this public health crisis would take a toll on women and communities of color and that existing inequities would be exacerbated. Before the declaration, community leaders and organizations sounded the alarm of another “virus” on the rise: anti-Asian hate incidences. A year later, the number of reported incidences of discrimination has spiked by 150% in […]
After an extensive national search, Washington Women’s Foundation is delighted to announce Maria Kolby-Wolfe has been appointed President & CEO of our Seattle-based women’s collective grantmaking organization. Kolby-Wolfe brings decades of experience leading fund development, equity initiatives, membership relations, program evaluation, and strategic communications for Pacific Northwest arts and social service organizations. She will partner […]
I love rollercoasters, and my time at the Foundation has been one of the best rides of my life. Now that the ride is ending, I wanted to thank you for helping me grow and learn. When I started as a part-time office coordinator, I had planned to stay for a year, tops. At 24, new to Seattle, and the first Black […]
When the Foundation’s Board of Directors adopted our Strategic Framework 2020 two summers ago, we committed to a new set of organizational values, some long-held, some aspirational, and some that would challenge us on a daily basis: In All Things, We Will… Build relationships – elevate or amplify the power of all who identify as women – be bold – share […]
Earlier this summer, Beth McCaw announced her plans to step away from her role as President & CEO of Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF), and we announced the formation of a Search & Transition Committee to hire her successor. Over the last month, the Search & Transition Committee and our search consultants, Koya Leadership Partners, have been engaged in a series […]
At WA Women’s Foundation, we are dedicated to becoming more a informed collective and approaching our work with a learning mindset. We do this through our over 40+ programs and events we host throughout the year, our grantmaking cycles, and our various member-driven committees. While we’re proud of the breadth of our educational opportunities, we also value […]
WA Women’s Foundation is committed to the safety, health, and well-being of our staff and members as well as the broader community we partner with and serve. When Governor Inslee issued the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order on March 23, 2020, we quickly transitioned our operations, committee work, and programs to virtual spaces. As our […]