September is National Preparedness Month and our 3rd Thrive E-mail of 2024 is dedicated to our updated, annual nudge to encourage Whatcom County to think about how we are preparing individually and as a community. Read and subscribe to Thrive in the link below. https://lnkd.in/gm8phFKv
Whatcom Community Foundation
Philanthropy
Bellingham, WA 433 followers
Cultivate neighborliness. Lift community voices. Invest in equity and hope.
About us
Whatcom Community Foundation connects people, resources and ideas so that communities flourish. Our vision is everyone who lives here thrives.
- Website
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http://www.whatcomcf.org
External link for Whatcom Community Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bellingham, WA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Philanthropy, Grant-making, Community Leadership, Scholarships, Personalized Service, and Local Expertise
Locations
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Get directions
1500 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225, US
Employees at Whatcom Community Foundation
Updates
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We're teaming up with Chuckanut Health Foundation, United Way of Whatcom County, and the Mount Baker Foundation to host a free community screening of UnCharitable. Stick around after the film for a conversation about how these themes reverberate locally. Can't wait to see you there! Save your Seat Today: https://lnkd.in/gwiWe52H
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We get to wear a lot of hats at the Whatcom Community Foundation. Connector, advocate, convener, investor, steward ... But we have really loved wearing a hard had the last couple of years while partnering on The Millworks, and are pumped to keep rolling into Phase 2! https://lnkd.in/d-zrdUGu
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Every three months, we release our quarterly Thrive e-mail, aiming to offer a concise and focused exploration of a community issue. In our latest issue, we shed light on the local opioid crisis and share actionable strategies for strengthening our community. Don't miss out! Read and subscribe now! https://lnkd.in/dksZPayB
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We can't wait to watch the Uncharitable Movie with Whatcom County this Fall! Details coming soon!
"We must champion a more entrepreneurial and risk-tolerant ethos within the nonprofit sector." - Dan Pallotta Embracing Dan’s call-to-action, we recently brought the principles of Uncharitable to San Francisco–the home of entrepreneurial and innovative minds. We hosted an event that united leaders from nonprofits, for-profits, tech, and policy. The aim was to brainstorm actionable ways to initiate solutions for the daunting challenges confronting nonprofits specifically in the Bay Area. Special thanks to: Stephen Gyllenhaal, ROCO Films, Do Good Points, and SHACK15 Participants from Tesla, Meta, VC Fund, Google, and the Uncharitable Movie Team, converged and discussed the future of philanthropy. Here are our key insights: 1️⃣ Getting on the same page: Identifying the root causes of urban and societal issues necessitates a collective effort involving all sectors. Achieving consensus on these root causes is imperative before setting attainable goals. 2️⃣ A New Framework for Coordination: Just as NASA coordinates a very complex matrix of teams toward common objectives, we will require a centralized system of communication and collaboration, potentially embodied in a single organization. 3️⃣ Grassroots Empowerment: While top-down coordination is crucial, grassroots initiatives are equally vital. Every individual has a role to play in effecting change through education, dialogue, and challenging preconceptions. Initiatives like "Uncharitable" empower individuals to advocate for social good. 4️⃣ Embracing Discomfort: Breaking out of comfort zones is essential for driving real change. Nonprofits should proactively engage with entities outside their sector, fostering partnerships for fundraising and other shared objectives 💡 Want to delve deeper into the solutions discussed? SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST TO GET THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE MOVEMENT! https://lnkd.in/gK6-5f6n Let's continue our collective efforts towards a future where all thrive! 💪 #SocialImpact #Collaboration #ChangeMakers #UncharitableMovie
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Two of our very favorite things combined - local journalism and affordable place-making. We're thrilled with how Phase 1 turned out and can't wait to unleash Phase 2! https://lnkd.in/gFb4mXh7
Affordable housing opens for occupancy on Bellingham's waterfront
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Project Neighborly is for Whatcomtonians who have great ideas about how we can all become better neighbors by bringing people together. The Community Foundation will award grants (up to $5,000 each) to support inspiring, actionable and relevant projects and activities that help develop a sense of community and promote neighborliness throughout the rural and urban areas of Whatcom County.
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Do you receive our quarterly Thrive e-mails? These topical deep-dives cover local issues that all Whatcomtonians should be tracking. This month we're taking a look at our critical "third sector" - our nonprofit community and the incredible work they do individually and collectively to move our region forward and support our neighbors! Read it below and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/gGCrrdnS
2024 Thrive | The ❤️ of Whatcom - Local Nonprofits!
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