Tony Mestres, a former Microsoft vice president who has been president and CEO of the Seattle Foundation for seven years, will leave the position in May to become president of… Read More
While the local economy is booming, Seattle is struggling with a homelessness crisis and a shortage of affordable housing. But is the situation starting to improve? How does it compare… Read More
Amperity — a stealth-mode, AI-fueled marketing startup led by two Seattle startup veterans — has piqued the curiosity of many since GeekWire first reported on its $9 million seed round last year. The company… Read More
The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG campaign for Seattle-area charities recovered from technical setbacks and surpassed its $20 million goal, with the help of matching grants. Donations via GiveBIG’s website totaled $16.3 million… Read More
The past two days have been difficult for nonprofit groups around the Seattle region that rely heavily on the annual GiveBIG philanthropic campaign. The Seattle Foundation, which organizes the one-day event,… Read More
Update: The Seattle Foundation will extend its GiveBIG campaign through Wednesday, May 4. (See statement below). Seattle’s annual GiveBIG charitable campaign is experiencing technical difficulties. The Seattle Foundation, which runs… Read More
Seattle’s economy is booming at an incredible rate — but not all Seattle residents are profiting equally from the city’s economic success. While tech and other industries have brought thousands… Read More
Imagine, one big day of giving helps support about 1,700 local nonprofits — including many that fund STEM education and job-training efforts — in the Seattle area. The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG campaign,… Read More