As you know, the WaWF collectively decided to end the 2025 Collective Grants early, as a first step to meet this moment. So what's next? This is the second brainstorm session, following the April 23rd one. These short sessions will focus on the short term, specifically on grantmaking. We need your ideas and creativity! Please...more
Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF) is excited to invite you to the 2025 Community Celebration on Friday, June 6th at the Georgetown Ballroom. We are thrilled to celebrate philanthropy, our grant committees, our grantees, and the work they are doing to promote gender and racial equity in Washington State in Youth Mental Health, Adult Education Opportunities,...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, June 12th, at 10:30AM. If you're already a...more
Calling all new Washington Women’s Foundation (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
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