2017 Emerging Issues Partner Grant Committee at Washington Women's Foundation

And the Winner of the Emerging Issues Partner Grant is…

The Issue This year, the committee focused its learning and inquiry on the topic of Women’s Civic Leadership and Engagement. As a group, we explored what leadership means in a…more

Group picture of 2017 Emerging Issues Partner Grant at Washington Women's Foundation

Claiming Our Right to Not Only Elect, But Be Elected

Since Intersect last Thursday, I’ve been thinking a lot more about sharing power.  However, truthfully it has been on my mind since the 2016 elections, especially knowing that we are…more

Formal headshot of Beth McCaw of Washington Women's Foundation

Letter from the President: Membership Focus Groups

Dear WA Women’s Foundation Members, As the summer comes to an end, the next phase of our strategic planning process is beginning.  As you will recall, in May we invited…more

Photo of three men with 2017 Arts & Culture grantee The Seattle Globalist listening to media

And The 2017 Pooled Fund Grantees Are…

Washington Women’s Foundation is thrilled to announce our five 2016 Pooled Fund Grant Award winners. After months of thorough research and careful deliberation, ballots were sent to all 500+ women members of the Foundation. Scroll down to see the winners, and click here to see photos of yesterday’s event on Facebook.

Formal headshot of Beth McCaw of Washington Women's Foundation

Letter from the President: Strategic Planning

This year marks the end point of our current strategic plan and thus, brings an opportunity for our Board of Directors to establish new goals and objectives for WA Women’s…more

Pooled Fund Grant Committee update

Final 15: Pooled Fund Grants 2017

It’s that exciting time of year again! Over 60 members serving on our Pooled Fund Grant Committee have selected 25 Washington State not-for-profits to move forward in our grant making process. Want to know this year’s Top 25? Scroll down to read more! Need a refresher on WA Women’s grant making process ? Our large-scale, strategic approach to […]

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