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Leadership Lessons for Challenging Times
It’s never easy to lead a nonprofit. But right now, nonprofits are facing incredible challenges that threaten to undo all the great work they’ve achieved to build a thriving community. The actions and practices that support success in the nonprofit sector aren’t obvious. In fact, sometimes the best move is the opposite of what > Continue Reading
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Navigating a Generational Transfer of Values
Some parents see family philanthropy as a way to ensure family values are carried forward, but the next generation may feel it’s simply an obligation. Patrick Fletcher is a Senior Planner in the Wealth Planning Group at D.A. Davidson. He has witnessed this kind of disconnect in families. With tools and training from the Chartered > Continue Reading
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It Takes A Community To Build A Community For All Ages
The Mustard Seed Project on Key Peninsula, like most nonprofit businesses, achieves its mission through a mix of vision, funding, and broad community support. As the organization has grown its impact and revenue, connections with diverse funders and philanthropic tools help further secure its long-term stability. Multi-generational bingo at The Mustard Seed Project “Getting older > Continue Reading
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Flexible Funding Makes the Magic Happen Sooner
At a time when more people than ever are accessing food banks, a larger warehouse will expand Emergency Food Network’s (EFN) ability to distribute food to Pierce County people in need. However, financing the capital project meant overcoming barriers nonprofits face to flexible funding. A pilot bridge loan program from Elevate Health and Greater Tacoma > Continue Reading
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Loving Tacoma for the Long Term
Sitting around the dining room table at her family’s Tacoma home, Ann Wiborg and a group of fellow local leaders met in the Fall of 1977. They shared a vision of supporting the needs and opportunities of their community for generations to come. Four years later, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF) officially launched with $10,000 > Continue Reading
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This Could Not Have Been An Email: Social Emotional Learning Makes Meetings Meaningful
A common complaint heard after many work meetings is, “This could have been an email”. For Expanded Learning providers participating in Tacoma’s Whole Child partnership under COVID-19 conditions, virtual team meetings have been something they actually look forward to. After 3 years of providing programs on-site at 12 elementary schools across Tacoma, Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) had to shift to an online format under COVID-19 conditions. This meant that ELO providers wouldn’t see > Continue Reading
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The Legacy of Mr. Rogers In Tacoma’s Whole Child Virtual Expanded Learning
For more than 30 years Mister Rogers used his groundbreaking PBS television show to make a personal connection with millions of children. Speaking directly into the camera, he invited his viewers to join him in learning new things, playing together, and reflecting on what it means to be a good “neighbor”. “Expanded Learning Opportunities have always provided a unique space for students to make connections with each other and with a caring adult.” Building on > Continue Reading
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Local Online Learning Adapts For Youth Who Don’t Want To Feel Alone
‘I just don’t like feeling alone.’ The youth Choreographer’s Workshop at Tacoma Arts Live looked a lot different this summer. Gathering on screen via Zoom, instead of in a dance studio, each student rehearsed their routine in their own individual square with their sound settings on mute. Whenever a classmate had a question or needed > Continue Reading
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Partnering for Experiential Learning: Fort Nisqually Foundation, GTCF Agency Fundholder
Over the past 38 years, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has seen Pierce County grow and change, but what has remained constant is the passion people bring to building a thriving community. Sharing community knowledge and stories about our lived experiences builds everyone’s ability to make a positive impact. In our latest annual book of Pierce > Continue Reading
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Understanding Your Community Helps Charitable Giving Support Racial Equity
Since COVID-19 shut down schools, the Hilltop Artists’ glass hot shop furnaces at Jason Lee Middle School have been idle. But, Hilltop Artists’ support for youth continues. On a recent afternoon, Executive Director Dr. Kimberly Keith worked from the dining room of the house where she grew up, via video meetings, getting creative with > Continue Reading