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Philanthropy has changed since the Foundation began in 1946. Today’s donors want more data, more context and more strategies for addressing the issues that vex our community. At the same time the issues facing King County—and their solutions—are increasingly varied, complex and often national or global in scope.
In response, The Seattle Foundation developed a vision for long-term improvement in the community and a guide for philanthropic investment. It is illustrated by our Healthy Community. Using it, donors can see how they can help build a high quality of life for all King County residents, around seven intersecting areas or “elements.” |
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What Disparities Exist Across the Elements?
General trends don’t affect everyone the same way. Behind every “average” measure of community welfare, some people are doing better and others worse—some much worse more…
Regional Trends to Watch
King County’s quality of life is subject to constantly shifting local and global forces and trends. The region must contend with all of them to preserve its appeal more…
Informed Choices: How Donors Can Make Every Dollar Count
Once you’ve determined the issues you want to focus on, a few considerations can make your giving more effective more…
Healthy Community Funds
Many Foundation donors and members of the community know they want to make a difference in a specific issue area. more...
A Healthy Community Report
What You Need to Know to Give Strategically lays out The Seattle Foundation’s vision for long-term improvement in the community and provides a guide for working towards it through philanthropic investment. more...
Donor Experiences
Insights and anecdotes from Foundation donors more…
Healthy Community Research Sources
To inform your giving with quantitative research, view sources for each element and overall. more...
Basic needs
Health & wellness
Education
Economy
Arts & culture
Environment
Neighborhoods & communities
Other areas |
