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Neighborhood Gathering

Neighborhood Gatherings give members and guests a chance to connect with one another and feature inspiring stories of philanthropy. On December 9, Foundation Board member Jeannie Nordstrom will speak about her personal approach to philanthropy.

An active community leader, Jeannie has served on the Board of the YWCA for many years and, as board president, helped to raise $42 million for new projects in support of women and children in the community. Jeannie is also passionately invested in the ethical and humane treatment of all animals. Jeannie has served on the boards of the Delta Society, Cancer Lifeline, IslandWood, and The Market Foundation, and she has worked as a division director for the United Way of KingCounty and as an elementary school teacher. Jeannie is a founding member of the Foundation.

Date: Tuesday December 09, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: President Carla Lewis' home - Directions provided upon RSVP

Grant Committee Kick-Off

Learn about community needs, meet fellow members, and get involved in our granting process! All members are welcome to join the Grant Committee - no grantmaking experience necessary. The Kick-Off is the starting point for the 2009 Grant Committee.

At the Kick-off, you will learn about the grant process and choose a Work Group that fits your interests and schedule: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services. Work Groups' 2009 meeting schedules now available. Please RSVP and join us!

Date: Thursday January 08, 2009
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: 2100 Building, First Floor Conference Rooms

Annual Events Cycle

*Dates are estimates and subject to change

January
Grant Committee Kick-Off
Winter Outing

February
Annual Member Celebration

March
Grant Workshop: Evaluating Grant Proposals

April
Spring Educational Forum
Grant Report Meeting: Proposal Summaries
Grant Workshop: How to Conduct Effective Site Visits

May
Grant Report Meeting: Site Visit Reports
Neighborhood Gathering

June
New Member Reception
Grant Award Celebration

July
Summer Outing

September
Committees reconvene
Annual Meeting

October
Fall Education Forum
5-year Luncheon
Open House for Grant Seekers

November
Discovery Days

December
Neighborhood Gathering

Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center
2006 Summer Outing