What can philanthropy do for reparations? August is Black Philanthropy month and we’re bringing together philanthropic leaders and innovators in reparations for a civic Dialogue. We’ll be discussing strategies that philanthropy can utilize to catalyst and scale up reparations advocacy on Tuesday, August 26th at 11am at the Pacific Medical Centers - Beacon Hill. Our...more
Join the WaWF community on Sunday, September 14th to watch the Seattle Reign FC play at 5PM in the evening. It’s an opportunity to see world class players and enjoy social time with the WaWF community. WaWF has reserved a block of tickets, click the link below to purchase yours today and bring your family...more
Join us for the Washington Women's Foundation (WaWF) fourth annual Convening on Friday, September 26th, 2025! The Convening is a call to action that every year brings together speakers, writers, thinkers, community leaders and essential nonprofit directors to educate the WaWF community on the most pressing concerns in Washington. Our themes for Convening 2025 are...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 Wednesday, October 1st at 4PM on zoom. If you're...more
The WaWF PopUP! for Women & Girls is an interactive, annual event where community members join forces with the Women and Girls Grant committee to collectively select grantees for the year. Not only do we hope you’ll attend this fast-paced, joyful event, but we hope you’ll bring your family, friends, and/or colleagues. Join WaWF member...more
Join us for the WaWF Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd from 12:00-1:15. We’ll reflect together on this past year of transformation and learning, discuss the possibilities and challenges coming our way and vote on our slate of new and renewing board members. The Annual Meeting is a members only event. It will be accessible by zoom,...more
Join us for an interactive in-person event at the Burke Museum on Friday, November 14th focused on deepening our understanding of Indigenous communities in Seattle. Join Owen Oliver on the Indigenous Walking Tour of the University of Washington, highlighting indigenous presence across campus. As part of the event, you'll receive a 40-page, full color booklet...more
Join us for a fast-paced, fun-filled evening of collective giving where together we'll learn about, pitch and select our 2025 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
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, December 11th at 12:00PM. If you're already a...more
Join WaWF Staff on Wednesday, January 28th, to find out how to get involved as a member in 2026. We will dive into each of our member committees and share what you'll gain from participation. We will also cover what leadership looks like at WaWF. We will share a calendar for the year and look...more
Join WaWF staff for an overview of our 2026 grants. We will cover the grant criteria, rubric, what to expect throughout the process, and answer any questions you might have! If you have technical questions on how to use JustFund, we encourage you to reach out to their team directly. This session is intended for...more
Join WaWF Staff on Wednesday, February 4th, to find out how to get involved as a member in 2026. We will dive into each of our member committees and share what you'll gain from participation. We will also cover what leadership looks like at WaWF. We will share a calendar for the year and look...more