One of the pressing challenges communities are facing in our region is the lack of affordable housing. Impact investing can provide an opportunity for community foundations to address this issue by directing capital into projects that provide both social and financial returns. This program will...
This article was originally published by The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) on October 18, 2022; Philanthropy Northwest has cross-posted it here with their permission. See the original piece on TRFF's website . Taking action on the climate crisis through a net zero commitment to help defend the...
The webinar will highlight the best practices and lessons learned by The Seattle Foundation and other leading community foundations, and provide a framework for audience members who want to better use their community foundation's institutional and financial resources to build community wealth.
Not sure how to make the case for funding advocacy for social justice or equity? Uncertain whether you can fund grantees that lobby? Wondering whether or how your foundation can speak out on a particular policy issue such as affordable housing? Join Neighborhood Funders Group for this 75-minute...
Bringing younger generations into the governance of family foundations is exciting and a bit complicated. When the governing generation “hands over the keys,” it often prompts families to reconsider the impact and legacy of their wealth. For the Kelleys, it was also an opportunity for the all-...
The Satterberg Foundation has named Sarah Walczyk as its new executive director, effective February 1. She succeeds Mary Pigott, the Seattle-based family foundation's founding executive director for more than 20 years.