This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Charities’ fundraising materials make it seem obvious that their programs are changing lives. Are charities really accomplishing what they say they are? Are they making a difference? Conventionally, most people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The people calling for nonprofits to be taxed usually have no experience or understanding of the nonprofit sector. Or government. Or tax structures. Or irony. There are not many of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Power of Possibility: Exploring Greater Impact through Strategic Partnerships There are powerful examples of collaborations across the social sector. Transformational partnerships that enable organizations to expand their impact through…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This article first appeared Jan. 19, 2017 on the Chronicle of Philanthropy website. It is reprinted here with their permission. Our missions are far too important to sit on the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Artificial intelligence has a diversity problem. Too many of the people creating it share a similar background. To renowned researcher Fei-Fei Li, this paucity of viewpoints constitutes a crisis: “As…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Thinking of making a big investment in your local public schools? If so, you’ll want to make sure your donation makes the maximum impact. This article from The Bridgespan Group…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropists often ask us, “does Seattle Foundation do impact investing and if so how do I get involved?” We have created an infographic to help explain how to get started…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s summer and a young person’s fancy turns to… philanthropy? Well, perhaps more than you might think. I ran into a friend recently and she told me her college freshman…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Despite our best intentions, sometimes our efforts to become diverse and inclusive backfire. Can there be hidden barriers to achieving this important goal? Most nonprofit boards understand the potential benefits…
Join us for an eight-episode podcast series featuring conversations on giving, innovation, and social change — unfiltered. Introduced by our founding executive director Katherina Rosqueta and hosted by Ubuntu Education Fund…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Seattle Foundation President and CEO Tony Mestres and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced a plan to support immigrant and refugee children in Seattle Public Schools and their families, through counseling…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Connecting philanthropists with community organizations and opportunities, Seattle Foundation channels resources to nonprofits that are creating positive change and addressing challenges in our region. The Foundation catalyzes public, private, community…