Updates From the Foundation |
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Community Foundation Week
This week, November 12-18, marks the annual Community Foundation Week—a nationwide recognition of the increasingly important role that community foundations play in our society. For more than a century, philanthropic institutions have served as a trusted partner and resource whose effect can be seen in the lives of millions and the vibrant neighborhoods that continue to thrive through their mission-driven work.
I reflect on the past 6 years since Whidbey Community Foundation first began. We have been able to provide over $1M in grants to nonprofits! Community foundations have the reach, expertise, and relationships to address some of the most pressing issues impacting individuals and families. WCF is more determined than ever to collaborate with partners to deliver the innovative and lasting solutions that will help our communities to thrive. Join us in recognizing and realizing local impact!
In partnership,
Jessie Gunn, Executive Director
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Whidbey Community Foundation Open Call for Board Candidates
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 2022 Pewter Sculpture: Loon with Chicks
Whidbey Community Foundation is excited to announce its 6th annual partnership with renowned sculptor Georgia Gerber and her husband Randy Hudson on the Holiday Sculpture Fund. This year’s pewter sculpture is the Loon with Chicks. Also available for purchase are the 2021 Penguin Pair, 2020 Three French Hens, the 2019 Dashing Turtle, the 2018 Sheepish Rabbit, and the 2017 Settling Owl. Georgia and Randy will work with WCF to donate the proceeds from sculpture sales to Whidbey nonprofits.
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WCF Awards 25 Nonprofits in 5th Annual Grant Cycle
Whidbey Community Foundation is excited to announce it has granted awards to 25 nonprofits from its 5th Annual Grant Cycle totaling $125,000 spanning all parts of Whidbey Island. Grants this year were focused on three categories: Child & Family Wellness, Food Insecurity, and Nonprofit Technology.
Since grants were first awarded in 2017, Whidbey Community Foundation has provided 242 grants totaling over $1,000,000.
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Thank You PSE Foundation!
WCF received a grant from PSE Foundation’s competitive grant program to expand our Nonprofit Services (including more trainings) in 2023. Keep an eye on our newsletter to learn more about upcoming events, trainings and more!
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Hometown Heroes Fund at Whidbey Community Foundation
Hometown Heroes Volume 2 is a collection of interviews by local author Susan Knickerbocker. The book showcases South Whidbey role models who inspire each of us to be our best selves within the community. WCF partnered with the book’s creators to open a designated Fund for the book’s proceeds to be donated to three local nonprofits: South Whidbey Schools Foundation, Island Senior Resources, and Whidbey Animals Improvement Foundation.
You can currently purchase the book at The Star Store in Langley and Madrona Supply Co. in Clinton. You can also purchase online.
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Upcoming Trainings & Events |
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Strategic Planning in Nonprofits for Whidbey Nonprofits
Is strategic planning on your radar? Do you need to clarify the strategic direction of your organization and the strategies that will be used to achieve your vision while also ensuring organizational health and sustainability? WCF is pleased to bring back nonprofit fundamental trainings to Whidbey Island beginning in 2023. The first workshop series we will be hosting in partnership with Nonprofit Association of Washington is Strategic Planning in Nonprofits (SPiN) – a four-part hybrid series.
The first three sessions will be online in January, and the final in-person session will be held in Coupeville in February. WCF is offering a discounted price of $20 total per person. Nonprofits serving Whidbey Island are eligible to attend.
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Nonprofit Office Hour: Directors & Officers Insurance
Friday, November 18th
12:00pm-1:00pm
You might have heard about directors and officers insurance for nonprofit boards. But do you wonder if your board needs it? Curious about what situations would it cover? Do you have questions about Directors & Officers Insurance? Join NAWA's upcoming Office Hour to ask your questions, receive guidance, and connect with resources.
Cost: $10
Free to NAWA Members
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Creating a Culture of Care to Support Employee Sustainability
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
12:00pm-1:30pm
In a time of chronic stress, uncertainty and change, how do we promote sustainability for our staff, and retention for our organizations? Learn about one organization’s commitment and journey to creating a “culture of care” to promote employee engagement and sustainability, and fight against the nonprofit industrial complex and other harmful systems. Through this workshop, attendees will also explore pain points in their own organizations, and strategies for addressing them.
Cost: $20
Free to NAWA Members
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Shared Leadership Gathering
Tuesday, December 6th
3:00pm-4:00pm
The Shared Leadership Gathering is for those who currently work in an organization with a shared leadership model. NAWA invites anyone from these organizations to come together to learn, grow, exchange information, and support each other.
FREE
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Candid Learning - Self-Paced Learning On-Demand |
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Introduction to Proposal Writing
On-demand, self-paced training
Estimated time to complete this course: 1 hour
Giving Season is the perfect time of the year for organizations to show the great work they do, and proposal writing is essential to successful fundraising. This free course will give you the knowledge you need to write a winning proposal to a foundation. Candid will walk you through what is necessary in a standard proposal, including tips for writing and submitting, and how to follow-up with a funder after they accept or reject your proposal.
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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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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