“I was in Montana, conducting feasibility study interviews.” That was the dry, seemingly boring answer I gave to friends and colleagues who asked me where I went last week. In fact, interviewing an organization’s stakeholders is a critically important part of the planning process for any special campaign initiative. The one-on-one conversations provide candid community feedback about the strength of [...]
Not a day has gone by in the past few weeks that I haven’t seen something written about the Gates/Buffett Giving Pledge on a philanthropy blog. But with each passing day the commentary surrounding the project seems to be getting more and more critical. Who could have anticipated that the mega-rich pledging their fortunes to [...]
The Children’s Museum of Tacoma celebrates the power of play in the lifelong journey of learning. They are inviting a new Team Member to join their journey in fulfilling the Museum’s mission and vision. Position Title: Executive Assistant & Office Coordinator Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week Works directly with: Executive Director, Tanya Andrews [...]
In recent weeks, I experienced a great loss. One of my dearest friends, a woman I loved deeply and for decades, died. During this devastating experience, while I have struggled to come to terms with what I no longer have, what I do have has become brightly illuminated. Lately, I see where my blessings are [...]
The Henry Art Gallery on the University of Washington’s campus is hiring a Deputy Director of External Affairs. The job offers an interesting mix of responsibilities. Click here for the full position description and information on how to apply.
Two studies released last month provide an interesting look at the current state of philanthropy. Reviewed together, they cover recent changes within our local funder community, and what we can expect to see in terms of national funding trends in the years ahead. From Crisis to Opportunity: Learning from One Region’s Response to the Economic [...]
Do you remember the repeated calls for board diversity in the past few decades? The number of articles you read and the professional sessions you attended devoted to the topic? The strategic plans your boards created that included goals around this topic? The moment when foundations began to ask about board diversity as part of [...]
Join Rainier Beach neighbors in celebrating Neighborcare Health’s new Rainier Beach Medical and Dental Clinic, currently under construction. Block party festivities begin this afternoon at 4:00pm in the Safeway parking lot, 9262 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle. A chance to win prizes, taste free food and enjoy free entertainment are just some of the reasons to [...]
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