Updates from the Foundation |
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WCF Open Call for Board Candidates |
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These are exciting times for Whidbey Community Foundation. We’re growing and embracing the next stage of impact through relationships, trust, and community. It’s more vital than ever to have broad community participation and diverse voices at the table to help guide our grantmaking, steward the community funds entrusted to us, and lead our strategic work.
We’re pleased to announce that we’re openly seeking community members to serve on our Board of Directors. This opportunity is a great way to inspire local philanthropy and support the Whidbey community you love. Please consider whether this may be a good fit for you, nominate yourself, and help us spread the word to your networks!
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Introducing the 2021 Holiday Sculpture: Penguin Pair
The Holiday Sculpture Fund is a gift to our community from renowned sculptor Georgia Gerber and her husband, Randy Hudson. This year’s offering is modeled on a larger sculpture of two King Penguins Georgia created in 2008.
If you would like to become a collector, or add to your growing collection, your donation will be made to Whidbey Community Foundation. Georgia and Randy will work with WCF to decide where to direct the proceeds.
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Giving back is good for business.
Whidbey Community Foundation is supported by a broad base of individuals, families, corporations, and institutions all connected by the desire to improve our Island.
With our growing portfolio of funds, WCF acts as a center for charitable giving to the community. This means we can support the arts, advance conservation efforts, expand literacy, improve health, promote early learning, and support other meaningful causes on Whidbey Island.
But we couldn’t do the work we do for Whidbey Island without the help of our generous community!
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WCF Awards 30 Nonprofits in 4th Annual Grant Cycle
Whidbey Community Foundation is excited to announce it has granted awards to 30 nonprofits from its 4th Annual Grant Cycle. Grants this year were focused on three categories: Childhood Wellness, Environment, and Racial Equity.
Since grants were first awarded in 2017, Whidbey Community Foundation has provided 176 grants totaling over $772,000.
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Island County now taking applications for Community Service Grants
Island County Commissioners have allocated $2 million of ARPA funding for Community Service grants.
The primary areas of focus for the community are:
· Senior and Veteran's Services
· Childcare and Child Development
· Youth Support
· Service Organizations that support those services
Grant money may be used by an organization to expand its reach, modernize services or adapt to needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications are due by the end of day on Nov. 15, 2021 and there is no cost to apply.
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Community-Based Organizations Grants
The Washington State Legislature has allocated $12,885,000 of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds through American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, for grants to community-based organizations (CBOs) to collaborate with Washington school districts to support learning recovery and acceleration. Of the funds, $1,000,000 of this has already been distributed to statewide CBO's leaving $11,885,000 of these funds will be available through the Community-Based Organizations (CBO) Grant to Support Student Learning Recovery and Acceleration.
Organizations eligible to apply include local CBO’s serving specific local needs and populations, which are a Washington Secretary of State registered Nonprofit Corporation and/or Charitable Organization, and/or has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Eligible Activities
Grant funds will be allocated in four key activity areas:
- Academic support for students: includes activities such as tutoring, student engagement and enrichment activities
- Behavioral health supports: includes activities such as clinical services and social/emotional/behavioral supports for students
- Case management and wraparound services: includes services for specific populations such as homeless, foster care, refugee, etc.
- Mentoring of students
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Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids Fund
Washington Funding Opportunity for Outdoor Kids Programs
The “Summer Experiences & Enrichment for Kids” (SEEK) program is for summer outdoor programs serving school-aged youth (K-12 – age 4-21). The purpose of the SEEK Fund is to increase access to quality, outdoor summer programming for youth and communities who have historically been underserved and who have been most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Powerful Partnerships
Puget Sound Energy is excited to announce the 2022 Powerful Partnership Application is now open!
For more than a century Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has prided itself in serving our communities. Keeping the lights on and gas flowing—safely and reliably—is at the center of everything we do. This standard is part of what makes the Pacific Northwest a great place to live, work and play. We realize there are local non-profits working toward a similar goal, and we want to help you in your efforts. One way we do that is through PSE Powerful Partnerships.
The goal of this grant is to develop strong community partnerships with organizations that share our passion for sustainability.
Grant recipients will be non-profits—not limited to specific sectors—interested in learning about sustainability opportunities within their organization and with a desire to pioneer sustainability throughout their communities.
The applications will close at 5pm on November 30
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Growing Healthy Children
Providers will earn 2 STARS credits for attending.
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FOR REAL? EXPLORING NEW INFORMATIONAL PICTURE BOOKS
Check out the best new informational/nonfiction picture books for young children. Discover and share tips for integrating nonfiction picture books into any preschooler’s day.
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SHARE BOOKS THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY!
Explore picture books featuring a wide range of diverse characters and themes. Gain knowledge on building a collection of books to share with children that represent multiple cultures and perspectives. Plus, learn how to confidently share these stories with a preschool audience. Please note: This class is back by popular demand and will provide much of the same content presented in fall 2020.
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Upcoming Trainings & Events |
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Goosefoot Business Workshops Return for the Fall |
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Coming Up Soon:
Facebook Advanced
Tuesday, November 9 | 1-3 pm
Instagram Advanced
Tuesday, November 16 | 1-3 pm
Workshops will remain online via Zoom for now, so attendees can log in from their computer, tablet, or phone.
View more information and sign up below.
FREE
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Rural Nonprofit Gathering
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
1:30PM - 3:00PM
A virtual gathering for nonprofit leaders who are working in rural parts of Washington state. Join Alex Panagotacos, Washington Nonprofit's Director of Community Engagement, and Laura Pierce, Washington Nonprofit's Executive Director, to network and connect. Our conversation will inform Washington Nonprofits' advocacy on behalf of rural nonprofits and future learning offerings.
All interested persons working in nonprofits or community groups in rural parts of Washington are encouraged to attend. Please help us spread the word.
FREE
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Washington Nonprofits Policy Update
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
12:00PM - 1:00 PM
Your voice is vital for working towards a policy environment that supports strong nonprofits.
Please join us as we discuss current policy issues impacting the nonprofit sector, both nationally and in Washington State.
FREE
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Let's Go Legal! Getting on the Right Road to Compliance and Protection
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Let's Go Legal covers the five main topics board members need to know: State Law, Federal Law, Fundraising, Employment, and Intellectual Property. Let's Go Legal shows how your organization is like a car. You need to register it with the state, driving on federal roads involves an additional set of rules, you need fuel to move your car forward (that's the money part), the people in the car matter, and the look and feel of your car make it special. It covers what you need to know about each of these topics and provides an easy checklist to make sure your organization covers it all.
We will take some deeper dives into nonprofit law topics along the way: by-laws and how to use them to strengthen your board practice, advocacy and ways to grow your mission within the public sector.
FREE
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Nonprofit Open Office Hour: Nonprofit Compensation & Workplace Climate
Friday, November 19, 2021
12:00PM - 1:00PM
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 November office hour is all about Nonprofit Compensation & Workplace Climate! Drop in during the hour to get advice from Nancy Long and Margaret Henning Farber from 501 Commons.
FREE
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GuideStar Transparency Seals, ready for Gold?
It is unlimited, remote access search 240,000+ grantmaker profiles. Candid lists this subscription as $399 value.
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What's New with the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act? What Nonprofits Need to Know
Thursday, December 2, 2021
12:00PM - 1:30PM
The statutes governing nonprofits in Washington are changing! During the 2021 Washington Legislative Session, SB 5034 was introduced and passed, modernizing the nonprofit statutes for the first time in 50 years. These changes have been a long time coming and a product of government, nonprofits, allies, and Legislators working together. Join this webinar to find out what has changed and what you need to know.
FREE
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Nonprofit Open Office Hour: Volunteer Management in a Virtual World
Friday, December 17, 2021
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 December office hour is all about Volunteer Management in a Virtual World! Drop in during the hour to get advice from experienced nonprofit volunteer managers.
FREE
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What You Need to Know to Serve on a Nonprofit Board
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Have you been recruited to join a nonprofit board and are now wondering what the job is?
Have you been on a board for a while and want to look at your role with fresh eyes?
Executive Directors, do you have board members who you would like to orient to their new role?
You joined a board to make a difference. You care about its mission, you have skills to offer, and you want to make the most of your time. Now all you need is a clear sense of what the job is and how you can best fulfill it. If you are looking to be an effective board member, this call is for you.
Washington Nonprofits and the Office of the Secretary of State are partnering to bring this low-tech training to your phone so that anyone anywhere in the state can learn how to be an effective board member ready to deliver on your organization's mission.
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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
Sara Kelly, President
Nancy Conard, Vice President & Executive Director
Steve Shapiro, Treasurer/Secretary
Robin Hertlein
Bill Larsen
Jerry Millhon
Helen Price Johnson
George Saul
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Staff
Jessie Gunn, Program Director
Maureen Rice, Program Assistant
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www.WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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Info@WhidbeyFoundation.org |
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