Here at the program, we believe in the strong power of philanthropy and know that our nonprofit organizations are on the front lines of this work. This is a long haul issue and we need our nonprofit organizations to make it through to the other side. Philanthropy is a huge act of community and builds … Continue reading Giving during COVID-19
Domestic Violence calls increase 21%
The Seattle Police Department shared in a tweet yesterday that they have seen a 21% increase in reported domestic violence. https://twitter.com/SeattlePD/status/1245501627877838848 Nonprofit organizations continue to work towards their missions, including those serving our most vulnerable populations. In addition to our first responders such as the Seattle Police Department, here are some KCEGP domestic violence nonprofit … Continue reading Domestic Violence calls increase 21%
You’re Invited: Star Awards & Celebration
It's time to celebrate all the goodness! And that means celebrating you, our King County Employees — the people who went above and beyond to make the Annual Giving Drive a success. You’re invited to our Annual Employee Giving Program Celebration and Awards! Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:30-10 a.m. King County Courthouse 9th Floor Room … Continue reading You’re Invited: Star Awards & Celebration
Hurricane Dorian – Helping after Natural Disasters
by Maddy Taylor On September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian, with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, was the most powerful tropical cyclone on record to strike the Bahamas, reaching its peak as a Category 5. The estimated $7 billion in property damage was catastrophic; most structures were destroyed or swept out to sea. Over 70,000 … Continue reading Hurricane Dorian – Helping after Natural Disasters
Now recruiting 2019 Ambassadors!
Recruiting work-site Ambassadors for the 2018 Annual Giving Drive. Sign-up for training here. Yes, you can have it all.
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Rookie of the Year, Kathleen Bishop and Alison Yamasaki
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams for outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Rookie of the Year: Kathleen Bishop and Alison Yamasaki (not pictured). This award recognizes Ambassadors who are doing this for their first time. Who take it by the horns and jump right in. This team rocked outreach to … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Rookie of the Year, Kathleen Bishop and Alison Yamasaki
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration, Destiny Tabor
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Inspiration: Destiny Tabor This award recognizes Ambassadors that inspire and empower both each other and other employees. This person did exactly that, acting as the cheerleader for her team as they plowed through peak workload AND a … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Inspiration, Destiny Tabor
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Outstanding Ambassadorship
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Outstanding Ambassadorship: Michael Allen, DAJD Kerry Wade, DCHD Department of Public Defense Team Mary Mahone- Noodel, DES Kerry Flory, DES Minna Elo, DES Amanda Gudmunson, DES Angela Strong, DES Wayne Brassard, DES Krystyna Weberg, District Court Rodel … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Outstanding Ambassadorship
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Community Connector, Robert Nunnenkamp
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Community Connector: Department of Natural Resources and Parks Robert Nunnenkamp This award celebrates employees and teams that take our nonprofit relationships to the next level and this person does that year after year! We always start Ambassador … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Community Connector, Robert Nunnenkamp
2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Service Excellence, Rose Dotson.
Ambassador STAR Awards are peer-nominated awards for individuals or teams, to recognize outstanding contribution during the Annual Giving Drive. Service Excellence: Rose Dotson, Assessments This award honors ambassadorship that goes above and beyond. This person has been involved with the Employee Giving Program for at least 20 years. She was on our countywide EGP committee before … Continue reading 2018 Ambassador STAR Awards – Service Excellence, Rose Dotson.
