Updates from the Foundation |
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We did it, Whidbey!
Thanks to the incredibly generous donations of our community, WCF and Goosefoot met and surpassed our goal by raising $125,195.06 to keep our neighbors housed, keep them working and help them through emergency.
Whether you donated directly, rounded up at the The Goose Community Grocer, had a Cocktail for a Cause at Prima Bistro or Saltwater Fish House and Oyster Bar or just helped spread the word – we thank you for helping to support Whidbey residents through the 2nd Annual Fundraiser for the Essential Needs Program! Your donations support basic needs like child care subsidies, utilities, rental assistance and transportation costs, administered directly to local households by Opportunity Council- Island County Service Center.
Learn more about our Essential Needs Program or get assistance directly at directly through the button below.
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Skagit Valley College, the Economic Development Council for Island County, Sno-Isle Libraries, The Whidbey Institute, and community partners are proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the third annual Leadership Whidbey program. The program will take place from October 28, 2021 through May 19, 2023.
Leadership Whidbey is a seven-month community leadership development program. A foundational tenet of the program is that informed and connected critical thinkers who have a perspective grounded in community service will lead, strengthen, and transform our communities. Current and future leaders from all sectors are encouraged to apply.
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Working Washington Grants: Round 5
The Washington State Legislature has allocated a new round of grant funding for small businesses affected by the pandemic. $70 million was appropriated by the legislature for the next round of Working Washington Grants: Round 5.
In this round of Working Washington grants, available funds are set aside for specific targeted groups or sectors:
- 60% is identified for the arts, heritage, and science sectors, including those that operate live entertainment venues
- 40% is identified for most other sectors, including hospitality, fitness and personal services
Applications accepted August 17 - September 9.
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Upcoming Trainings & Events |
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Executive Director Coffee Hour
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Join Nonprofit Association of Washington's Executive Director Laura Pierce for a check-in with your peers around the state. What is going on for you? What difficult decisions are you facing? This is a chance to pause and connect with others who may understand where you are coming from. How can we as fellow EDs support each other, learn together, and share wisdom to sustain ourselves through this crisis?
This virtual gathering is for Executive Directors at Nonprofit Association of Washington member organizations.
FREE
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Tell Your Story: Reach Donors Using Your Free Candid Profile
On-demand, self-paced training
Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hour
Donors need information to guide giving decisions. They look to Candid as a credible source - tell your nonprofit’s story with your Candid profile. Earn your Seal of Transparency to build credibility, enabling your organization to get noticed by millions of potential donors.
FREE
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Land Stewardship 101
WICD is hosting a series of Webinars devoted to the most requested topics for conservation assistance from our Whidbey Island community.
These webinars will provide in depth education, hands on tips and tricks, and dedicated time for question and answers with our trained staff members. As part of your registration for each event, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions ahead as well so they can share specially tailored material.
Afterwards, they'll post videos from the presentations online so that you may refer back at any time. This is an ongoing series so check back often for updates on upcoming events through out the year.
FREE
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Nonprofit Tips, Tricks & Tech Tools
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50% off Zoom Licensing for TechSoup Members! After paying TechSoup's admin fee of $57, you will have access to a one-year subscription to a Zoom Meetings Pro or Business plan at 50% off its usual rates. LEARN MORE »
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2022 Candid Seals of Transparency are here! Jumpstart your 2022 fundraising with a new Seal! LEARN MORE »
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Canva for Nonprofits has everything you need to create powerful marketing campaigns. Create social media posts, presentations, infographics, websites, reports, posters, flyers and signage. And they offer CanvaPro FREE to nonprofits. LEARN MORE »
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Communities Rise and the King County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division have partnered to offer pro-bono legal services for nonprofit organization. LEARN MORE »
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Online Learning Anytime, Anywhere! |
The Washington Nonprofit Institute is Washington Nonprofits’ learning website ready to provide anytime, anywhere nonprofit learning to organizations of all sizes. Whether you need a quick answer about bylaws or a full learning program for your board, we’ve created a collection of curated tools, videos, and archived webinars.
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Support Whidbey Community Foundation
Whidbey Community Foundation envisions a more vibrant, healthy, and unified Whidbey Island community. Our mission is to improve the quality of life on Whidbey Island by providing support for the nonprofit sector, assisting donors to build and preserve enduring assets for charitable purposes, and meeting community needs through financial awards.
Your support fuels our ability to provide trainings and grants to Whidbey nonprofits, helping us grow into one of the most effective community foundations in Washington.
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Whidbey Community Foundation Board & Staff |
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Board of Directors
Nancy Conard, President
Helen Price Johnson, Vice President
Steve Shapiro, Treasurer/Secretary
Robin Hertlein
Sara Kelly
Bill Larsen
Aisha Mayfield
Jerry Millhon
Ansel Santosa
George Saul
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Staff
Jessie Gunn, Executive Director
Maureen Rice, Program Assistant
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www.WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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Info@WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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