In partnership with New Ventures in Philanthropy, this new conference “track” pulls together the most current practical knowledge on how to grow philanthropic assets in communities. Learn about the “best in class” resources (tools, sample documents, lessons, organizations) you can use today for these four donor development approaches: giving circles, rural endowment building, donor education and outreach to donors of color.
2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Coalition of Community Foundations for Youth Special Session Breakthrough Change—What Can I Do by Next Tuesday?
No charge; pre-registration required; see conference registration form
Hear about a rapid change approach being used to improve practice in healthcare and child welfare settings. Share strategies on how to build and sustain foundation roles as leaders, collaborators and knowledge centers. Plan today what you can do differently by next Tuesday. Participants will apply this new improvement approach in several areas: leading efforts to address social issues, collecting and sharing community knowledge, developing common outcome measures, collaborating with other funders and partners, and tackling systemic issues. This new methodology promotes cross foundation collaboration and engagement with community partners, and provides a structure that community foundations can use to take successful strategies to scale.
Walking Tours*
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Experience a new way of learning! A limited number of tickets will be available to attendees who want to see more of Seattle yet still gain insight into our field of work. Seattle Art Museums’ Olympic Sculpture Park
The Seattle Art Museum’s newest project, the Olympic Sculpture Park, will soon be a vibrant 8.5-acre green space where people can experience art outdoors, while enjoying the city and the unique environment of Puget Sound. The park will be free to the public and builds on Seattle’s reputation as a city renowned for
an innovative public art program. It’s a unique model for urban green space in the United States, as the park contributes to the recovery and conservation of the natural environment of the Puget Sound shoreline. The park also promotes the use of native plants and green building practices. There will be a year-round
focus on art and culture ranging from family festivals, performances and special events, to temporary exhibitions and lectures by visiting artists. The park is scheduled to open in 2006.
These lofts are the newest step in revitalizing the Pioneer Square arts community after a decade of assaults by economic boom and bust, fire and an earthquake. Pioneer Square is a community defined by its artists and arts-related businesses. It’s a familiar story: artists move into cheap neighborhoods, fix them up and are then forced out as property values climb. The Tashiro Kaplan lofts are rewriting the end of that familiar story. It is the largest property in Seattle to be developed specifically as an artist colony. The 50 lofts are a $16.5 million affordable-housing development by two nonprofits: Art space Projects and the Pioneer Square Community Association. Tenants include painters, sculptors, video and installation artists, photographers, dancers, actors, musicians and writers—as well as businesses and organizations that complement this eclectic mix of residents.
The Seattle Public Library’s new Central Library features the work of award-winning Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. A joint venture with Seattle-based LMN Architects, the new 362,987square foot library opened in May 2004. The 11-floor building contains an innovative “Books Spiral” that allows patrons unprecedented access to the Library’s collection. The crystalline steel-and-glass structure contains five platforms—each
devoted to a specific program area. Tour this magnificent new building and learn about its architecture and the completion of this successful “Libraries for All” Capital Campaign.
*Space is limited. Tickets for the Walking Tours are free but required and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the conference registration desk.
Tools and Rules for Community Foundations
Conveniently located within Resource Central, THE TOOL SHOP features products created by, and for, the community foundation field. See software and database demonstrations, take a tutorial or attend special help sessions. 45-minute mini-sessions—presented throughout the conference
Come for dinner, screening and discussion of the film, Farmingville
Sunday, September 18 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 19 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 18 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 19 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
