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Blueprint for Impact
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Throughout the last 75 years, Seattle Foundation has evolved and embraced change to better serve our region and the myriad of people living in it. What has become very clear is that community-led change is often the most impactful. Partnering with community leaders closest to the pressing issues that we are collectively trying to solve is what will lead to a more just democracy, equitable economy, and resilient environment.
This revelation initiated the intentional reimagination of our vision at Seattle Foundation. Blueprint for Impact <[link removed]> is the result—our North Star directing us toward engaging in more community-driven philanthropy to build a more thriving region for all. Read more about how our new framework is impacting all areas of our Foundation.
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REPAIR: Racially Equitable Philanthropy Aimed at Initiating Reparations
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REPAIR <[link removed]> is a framework designed to support the growth, sustainability, and impact of Black-led organizations in King County. A minimum of $ 25 million will be invested in Black-led organizations across our grantmaking programs, donor-advised funds, and business operations, from now through 2025. This investment is in response to the historic and ongoing under-funding of the Black community in our region. Seattle Foundation will learn from this new endeavor and will use community feedback to build out strategies for sustained support for Black-led organizations over time.
We will work together with our community partners and philanthropists to ensure Black-led organizations are equipped with more resources to drive positive change is the goal.
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An Update for Our Community
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For over seven decades, Seattle Foundation has been evolving, striving to be better, do better, and be part of the solution to break down silos in the community and support a region where all our neighbors can thrive. The last year was most certainly a historically challenging time of crisis. Although we are proud of our work throughout the pandemic to lead with principles centered on racial equity, we also acknowledge that additional steps are needed to better support historically and currently marginalized communities.
Therefore, we write to you now with an update about revisions to Seattle Foundation's grantmaking policies recently adopted by our Board of Trustees. Read more about the updated policy here <[link removed]>.
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Neighbor to Neighbor 30th Anniversary
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On a beautiful summer afternoon, the community came together for a safe, socially distanced picnic to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N). Great food was provided by Native Soul Cuisine <[link removed]>, grantees got to meet each other in person, and local artists took the stage to perform and entertain guests. Take a look at our YouTube playlist <[link removed]> to listen to stories about the organizations that make N2N such a special program, and keep reading the newsletter to learn more about the virtual N2N gathering taking place next month.
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Grantee Spotlight: Casa Surya Healings
A local organization, Casa Surya Healings, is gathering people together to help them deepen connections with their ancestral Latinx roots. Learn more about Casa Surya Healings and the other Neighbor to Neighbor Spring 2021 grantees at the link below.
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2021 East King County Community Fund Grants
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More than half a million dollars has been deployed to East King County nonprofits that are supporting workers and families affected by the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. A total of 26 grantees were funded through the East King County Community Fund. Learn more about these organizations and their impact.
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Voter Education Fund
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Through the Voter Education Fund, a total of $ 990,000 in grants will support voter engagement in underrepresented communities. Along with funding, this list of grantees <[link removed]> will receive training and support to bolster the strength of their organizations over the next two years. Seattle Foundation has partnered with King County Elections and reached nearly one million voters since the Fund started five years ago.
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Best Starts for Kids
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Ballots are in the mail and the Best Starts for Kids Levy (BSK) needs your “yes” vote! If BSK continues, we can help more children have a strong start in life. Read more about the Proposition here <[link removed]> before casting your vote ahead of the August deadline.
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New Board of Trustees Member
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Seattle Foundation is deeply honored to have Dr. Benjamin Danielson on its Board of Trustees. For more than 20 years, he has been dedicated to the healthcare community while serving philanthropy, health, and youth-related organizations. Read more about his accomplishments at the link below.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & REMINDERS
Wednesday, August 25 | Neighbor to Neighbor 30th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for a virtual event as we celebrate 30 years of advancing racial equity by investing in the power of community. In celebration of Seattle Foundation’s longest-running program, we will be joined by a collection of close friends, members of the Neighbor to Neighbor advisory committee, grantees, and partners, including a special message from Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who was a part of Hate Free Zone (now OneAmerica) and the first grantee from the N2N grant program. Learn More & Register >> <[link removed]>
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