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New Affordable Housing Fund Attracts Major Investment from Microsoft
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Microsoft announced its commitment to invest $ 50 million in the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund (EIHF) housed at Seattle Foundation. This extraordinary investment is part of Microsoft’s broader initiative to boost affordable housing in our region.
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Our Year in Climate Justice
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Since publicly launching our Climate Justice Impact Strategy in February 2019, Seattle Foundation has invested $ 700,000 in organizations pursuing climate justice and centering voices of people most impacted by climate change. We offer a look back on a year of work and what we’ve accomplished together to address the effects of climate change in our region.
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2019 Resilience Fund Grantees
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Seattle Foundation announced its 2019 Resilience Fund grantees. Grants totaling $ 550,000 have been distributed to 31 community-based organizations directly impacted by changes in federal policies.
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First Guarantee Pool for Community Development
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Seattle Foundation was among a dozen philanthropic organizations to form part of the new Community Investment Guarantee Pool (CIGP) led by Kresge Foundation and LOCUS Impact Investing. Read more about this first-of-its-kind investment tool, increasing access to capital for people who have been historically locked out of traditional financing.
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Mayor Durkan’s Affordable Middle-Income Housing Advisory Council
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As the affordable housing crisis in the Puget Sound region grows, it threatens the fundamental health of our community, and the lives and livelihoods of so many of our neighbors. Seattle Foundation was proud to have two of our housing initiatives acknowledged in the Affordable Middle Income Housing Advisory Council (AMIHAC) report issued by Mayor Durkan’s office.
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Seattle Foundation Recognizes Fidelma McGinn, Chief Philanthropy Officer
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Seattle Foundation recognizes our Chief Philanthropy Officer, Fidelma McGinn, for her contributions the past eight years. Read more about this announcement here.
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IN THE NEWS
Scorecard for Shared Prosperity <[link removed]>
Seattle Foundation’s Michael Brown (Chief Architect and leader of Civic Commons) and other community leaders share insights on our region’s growth in a video entitled “Measuring Change to Drive Collective Action.”
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich Announce Friendly Wager <[link removed]>
In early January, Mayor Durkan and Mayor Genrich partnered with their respective community foundations as part of the “win-win challenge” ahead of the Seahawks vs. Packers football game.
Seahawks Players Equality & Justice For All Action Fund <[link removed]>
Seahawks Players Equality & Justice for All Action Fund awarded its third round of grants, giving more than $ 237,000 to five local nonprofits and four area schools.
Regional Census Fund Grants <[link removed]>
Regional Census Fund invested more than $ 580,000 in 36 grants to nonprofits serving historically undercounted populations in King County.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Black History Month Gallery Reception: Inye Wokoma and Sharita Towne <[link removed]>
A reception at the Seattle Foundation on Feb. 27, will celebrate Black History Month and feature the work of two talented artists, Inye Wokoma and Sharita Towne, currently on exhibition in the Foundation’s gallery space. This exhibition is curated by Wa Na Wari.
Maximizing Your Partnership with Your Community Workshop
Our nonprofit agency fund partners will be invited for a May 14 workshop focused on strengthening their respective development programs. There will also be an opportunity to meet with their philanthropic advisor to discuss unique challenges and questions facing nonprofit agency funds. Please stay tuned for more information.
OPEN GRANTS
Vibrant Democracy Initiative Partnership Mobilization Grants
<[link removed]> Through the Partnership Mobilization program, part of Seattle Foundation's Vibrant Democracy Initiative, nonprofits can apply for grants up to $ 30,000 to fund partnerships and coalitions that strengthen the civic voice and participation of underrepresented communities.
Neighbor to Neighbor
<[link removed]>N2N supports grassroots efforts that increase engagement, power and influence of community members affected by poverty and racial disparities. Upcoming application deadlines are April 30, July 30 and October 30. N2N grants are up to a maximum of $ 6,000.
The Whitehorse Foundation <[link removed]>
The mission of The Whitehorse Foundation is to fund organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents of Snohomish County, Washington. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time as the first part of a two-step application process. Funding decisions are made twice a year by the Board.
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