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Educational Programs

Our commitment to informed giving is exemplified in the wide range of educational programs we offer each year – most of them open to both members and guests.

View the Calendar of Events for a list of upcoming programs open to all. We also partner with Philanthropy Northwest. As a member of the Foundation, you also have access to many of Philanthropy Northwest’s educational offerings.

We are also very pleased to share insights and materials from our past programs and invite you to learn from some of our expert presenters:

Annual Meeting 2008

The 2008 WWF Annual Meeting took place on February 5th at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle, with over 300 in attendance. Keynote speaker Doris Koo, President and CEO of Enterprise Community Partners, centered her theme on "Building Communities: Lessons from the Gulf Coast". She relayed her own path toward community building and organizing in the troubled neighborhoods of Chicago and New York's Chinatown and then displayed vivid proof of Enterprise's impact in the Gulf Coast Region, rebuilding communities by providing affordable, environmentally sustainable housing. Click here for the full audio.

Discovery Days 2007

Discovery Days 2007, held on November 7 and 15, consisted of five sessions featuring community experts in each of WWF’s five categories for pooled fund giving: arts & culture, education, environment, health, and human services. Speakers addressed how funding from WWF could make the greatest impact in the community and engaged in extensive Q&A with session participants.

The sessions helped WWF members discover their own philanthropic passions and provided a springboard from which Grant Committee members can launch their deliberations for the upcoming grant cycle. View notes from the event.

Annual Meeting 2007

The Board of Directors held their 2007 annual meeting featuring Patty Stonesifer, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in conversation with Micki Flowers, retired KIRO TV journalist. As Chief Executive Officer of the largest foundation in the world, Patty conveyed her insights into philanthropy and women's leadership in this growing field. This program aired on TVW, channel 23. Both the station's schedule and a recording of the event can be found on their website.

Patty Stonesifer and Micki Flowers
WWF 2007 Annual Meeting

“Because of Washington Women’s Foundation’s reputation in the community and nationwide, we can attract outstanding speakers. Members and guests have access to leaders and decision-makers who can share their insights and wisdom on pressing issues in an intimate setting that encourages questions and dialogue.”

Tessa Gorman
member since 2004