Optimist. Advocate for opportunity and equity. Pacific NW native. Social Impact Strategist. Founder: @ProximityPNW Alum: @MSPhilanthropic
Seattle, WA
Joined February 2009
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My favorite story of the Women’s World Cup is these women succeeding in spite of the lack of resources they have. Their country needs to get behind them financially. The success of women in sports is often undermined by lack of investment.
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Meet Rodney Hines, beer enthusiast and co-founder of @metierbrewing!
We are proud to serve beer from a local and Black-owned brewery at #SteelheadsAlley starting Aug. 23 at our grand opening.
#blackowned #localbrewery #craftbeer
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Now #hiring 3 new team members: Director of Partner Engagement and Investment, Director of Community Engagement and Learning, and Administrative Associate. Apply to help us lay a foundation for the benefit of future generations of Black Washingtonians. blackfuturewa.org/join-our-t…
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Don’t let summer pass you by without applying to the Hometown Nine! This five-year fellowship program provides student-athletes of color with elite-level training and mentors from the @Mariners.
Head to mariners.com/hometownnine today! We can’t wait to #SeaYouRise.
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Our VP of Intl. Partnerships @ortizvillacorta will moderate a panel in Spanish where Latin-American teachers will share their experience with online teaching. Thanks to partner @fundtelevisa Cuantrix for organizing! See you tomorrow at 5:45pm CDMX: bit.ly/codecuantrix
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We’re building out our fundraising operation! Come be @19thnews’ director of major gifts or our director of foundation philanthropy!
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If you want to help your board be more in touch with what it means to be equitable – and what that looks like in practice – they need to get as close as possible to the issues in the community. hubs.ly/H0wF3yr0
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We may just be a little teary-eyed 🥺
This is as heartwarming of content as you'll see all day ❤️
"There must be something about it [soccer] that binds us."
An 81-year-old widower and lifelong football fan - isolated from his family when COVID hit - mentioned he liked soccer as part of a pen pal program. The response... has been magic. @TheNCCourage @ChelseaFCinUSA @USWNT
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HAPPENING NOW: The Joint Economic Committee is kicking off its hearing on how to support much-needed charities that are doing critical work during the #COVID19 crisis.
Watch here 🔽
TODAY: The Joint Economic Committee will hold a hearing on “Supporting Charitable Giving During The #Coronavirus Pandemic.”
@JECDems witness: @IUPhilanthropy’s Dr. Una Osili
Watch here » jec.senate.gov/public/index.…
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King County Play Equity Coalition has its own Twitter! Follow to learn more about how this cross-sector group is building a national model to increase rates of youth physical activity. Improving equity & access to
- sports
- free play
- outdoor recreation
- school-based PA
Hello world! We look forward to sharing the great work our coalition members are doing to support healthy and physically active youth in King County.
Stay tuned here and be sure to visit kcplayequity.org to learn more.
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Now's your chance to speak with an experienced, knowledgeable philanthropic adviser...for free. Explore options for putting your DAF to work, or just becoming a more intentional giver in these challenging times. No pressure and no question too basic. ☕️🤔
Schedule time with me: tinyurl.com/y82bk659. Stephanie: tinyurl.com/yahe5b4w or Erin: tinyurl.com/ya6fwyq3 #COVID19 #giving #GivingTuesdayNow #philanthropy
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Use a DAF for your giving? Make those funds work hard for you and your community. Take the challenge - bring your DAF balance to zero in the next 30 days. More than ever, the causes and communities you care about need your support! More @CandidDotOrg
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On our opening day, we received 1,700+ apps & began processing $850k+ in immediate assistance for restaurant workers in need. THANK YOU.
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Tmrw, we hope to help even more.
Plz help us help those who serve us and DONATE: theplatefund.com
#ThePlateFund #ItsOurTurnToServe
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ICYMI last week: CEP and eight of our PSO colleagues issued a joint statement calling for funders to significantly increase their giving during the #COVID19 crisis. cep.org/joint-pso-statement/ #philanthropy
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Why now is the time to give back. bizjournals.com/seattle/news…
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We’re proud to launch #allinseattle, an initiative that helps those who are in danger of going hungry, losing housing, or losing a small business due to COVID-19. $27M kick-started the effort – join us! Visit bit.ly/398g6is. #allinseattle #seattle #coronacrisis
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I have launched a rapid response fund to provide emergency support for the most vulnerable #NativeAmerican families and communities impacted by #COVID19 in partnership with @NativeGiving & @UrbanIndianNews. Please give! bit.ly/nacrf
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Introducing our NEW Takeout & Delivery Directory!
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- 300+ takeout and delivery options
- PNW and beyond
#BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters #WeGotThisSeattle
