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Help Us Keep Our Nonprofit Directory Up to Date |
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One of WCF's long-term projects is to compile and maintain a Nonprofit Directory of all our local nonprofit organizations. We believe this information will be useful to folks who are looking for a particular interest or service, for people looking for a place to volunteer, and for donors interested in a specific cause.
How can you help? Check out our current Nonprofit Directory and see if your organization's information needs updating.
Don't see what you're looking for? Complete the form below to add your organization to the directory.
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WHAT IS LEADERSHIP WHIDBEY?
A program designed to build our leadership and community capacity on Whidbey Island, Leadership Whidbey is an intensive, tuition based 7-month program with 11 educational days. Current and future leaders are recruited from business, education, agriculture, government and non-profit sectors for annual training.
OUR VISION
Engaged citizens and leaders from all sectors of Whidbey Island participate in collaborative leadership, which strengthens and transforms our work to build successful, healthy, sustainable communities.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LEADERSHIP WHIDBEY
This program depends upon broad support across Whidbey Island. Involvement may include:
- Core support to Leadership Whidbey as a Program Supporter
- Participant support through a contribution to our Scholarship Donor fund
- Day Sponsorship to cover specific expenses for one of our learning days
- Event Sponsorship for our graduation ceremony or program events
- Volunteer time as an instructor, or supporting technology/logistics
- Leadership Whidbey will be hosting a GIVE BIG campaign this year May 2-3 to increase our visibility and raise much needed funds!
2022 program partners: Sno Isle Libraries, SVC, The Whidbey Institute, EDC Island County
2022 program supporters: WCF, Goosefoot Community Fund, SVC Foundation, Island Thrift
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"Leadership Whidbey will be hiring a Program Manager in mid-April. Pam Wessel-Estes is retiring and we are grateful for her work in helping to develop, launch and oversee our program. We are excited to recruit a new a new part-time staff member to work with an outstanding group of WI community volunteers and SVC staff to help grow the program and carry us forward! If you are interested in more information, please contact the Oversight Group Chair, Laura Cailloux, (laura.cailloux@skagit.edu)."
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Building Brighter Futures Together |
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Whidbey Community Foundation is thrilled to be a part of Haggen’s Building Brighter Futures Together fundraiser supporting organizations providing equitable opportunities. Your donation at Oak Harbor Haggen from January 12 to March 8 will help support Whidbey Community Foundation and Partners for Young Children Coalition.
When you're shopping at Haggen, please remember to include your donation at the register!
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Save the Date! For our Next Zoom Community Forum
We had to postpone our February Zoom Community Forum. Please mark your calendars for WCF's next month's ZCF scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, from 3-4pm. As we gear up for 2022 WCF is excited to resume hosting monthly Zoom Community Forums. We invite all of our nonprofit friends, community members and donors to join us.
Registration opens soon.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Funding Grant Opportunity
Let’s Stop COVID-19 Together
The Administration on Community Living (ACL) with funding in partnership from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded Washington State Disability Organizations funds to help our communities end the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing access to vaccine in underserved communities.
These disability organizations are looking to provide funding out to non-profit organizations, for-profit companions, small businesses or government entities that serve people with disabilities in rural Washington areas or to organizations that serve underserved populations (Latin X, African American, Asian American, Homeless, LGBTQ+, etc.)
Funding is available for nonprofit organizations, for-profit companions, small businesses, and government entities that serve people with disabilities in rural Washington areas, or to organizations that serve underserved populations, to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Apply by February 25.
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Freeland Library now a Funding Information Network site! |
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Sno-Isle Libraries is pleased to announce that Candid’s Funding Information Network (FIN) databases are now available at Freeland Library in addition to the already-established center at Marysville Library.
Search profiles of more than 230,000 donors and 17 million grants to find prospective funders that match your nonprofit’s goals. We’ll help you figure out the steps to be competitive when you apply for grants. Databases are accessible on all public computers, as well as through your own device connected to the public wireless network, at Freeland and Marysville libraries.
Freeland Library staff are happy to help answer your questions about Candid's FIN databases. You may also use Sno-Isle Libraries' Book a Librarian service for more detailed assistance. Sno-Isle also periodically offers online FDO workshops such as the one below.
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Search Strategies in FDO
Thursday, February 24, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This collaborative session will help nonprofit grant seekers develop search strategies for diving deeper in to Foundation Directory Online (FDO). Using suggestions from participants, you will learn how to use the Advance Search feature in FDO to maximize results to develop a list of prospective funders.
Registration is required to receive a reminder email with the Zoom link. You can access Zoom in your computer’s browser, or download the app for free on an Apple or Android device. You do not need to have your own Zoom account in order to participate.
FREE
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Survey on Nonprofit Workforce Shortage
Nationally, nonprofits employ more than 10% of America’s private workforce – more jobs than in manufacturing, construction, or finance. The work being done by local nonprofits helps our communities to thrive.
Please complete the brief form below to share the challenges your nonprofit is facing and the effects on the people you serve.
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Join the Community Health Advisory Board!
The Island County Community Health Advisory Board (CHAB) is proud to be working with community stakeholders and Island County residents to promote health for Island County residents.
They are currently undergoing a process to be more equitable and representative of the unique community that is Island County and are seeking members with a shared vision for health for the county.
For more information including how to apply for membership, please visit their website
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Upcoming Trainings & Events |
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Free Workshops Through Goosefoot
Marketing 101
Saturday, February 26, 10am-12pm
Intro to Facebook
Tuesday, March 8, 1-3pm
Intro to Instagram
Tuesday, March 15 , 1-3pm
Some workshops now offered in person again
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Spanish Grant Writing - Taller de Como Preparar una Propuesta Exitosa
How to Prepare a Successful Proposal
Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This conference will be hosted in Spanish by Washington Nonprofits.
FREE
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Nonprofit Open Office Hour: Policy & Advocacy
Friday, February 25, 2022
12:00PM - 1:00PM (Pacific Time)
Join the Nonprofit Open Office Hour to get your nonprofit questions answered. Every month, Washington Nonprofits hosts an office hour on a different topic, providing an informal space to ask questions, receive expert guidance, and connect with more resources. Find support on practices you are working to implement and thought partnership to work through challenges.
The February office hour is all about Policy & Advocacy! Drop in during the hour to get advice from Daniel Parkhurst, Washington Nonprofit's Director of Policy and Communication, who brings years of nonprofit experience along with ample knowledge in policy work. Daniel will lead a discussion on what all nonprofits need to know about the upcoming 2022 legislative session.
Topics will include:
- What are you working on for the 2022 session?
- How to get advocacy done during the digital session?
- What we learned from the 2021 session?
FREE
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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
Jerry Millhon
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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