The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. Thousands of lives have been lost, and many more people have been injured and displaced. Many nonprofit organizations were already on the ground providing aid, and more still are working to ensure immediate and long-term humanitarian aid … Continue reading Support humanitarian efforts in the Middle East during the Annual Giving Drive
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Fall 2023 Natural Disasters – How you can help.
Morocco Earthquake Storm Daniel – Libya Flooding Whenever disaster strikes, King County employees want to help. In these moments, and year-round, communities and nonprofit service providers need both immediate and long-term support. Workplace giving dollars are incredibly valuable for these organizations to plan for the unexpected and invest in long-term services. Disaster preparedness and community resilience … Continue reading Fall 2023 Natural Disasters – How you can help.
Now Recruiting 2023 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Bring a little inspiration to your day and build connection with your team by signing up to be an Ambassador. The Employee Giving Program is now recruiting King County Employees to serve as an Ambassadors for this year's Annual Giving Drive to their work groups/sites. As an Ambassador, you are the heart and soul of … Continue reading Now Recruiting 2023 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Now is the Time to Invite Your Favorite Nonprofit
Now is the perfect time to refer your favorite nonprofit to the Employee Giving Program. Employee referred nonprofits are our favorite! It is our goal, after all, to connect employees to the causes they care about. Refer your favorite nonprofit here. By referring nonprofits, we can reach out to them when the annual application cycle … Continue reading Now is the Time to Invite Your Favorite Nonprofit
EGP Committee – Now Recruiting Members
The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) Committee is currently recruiting for new members. The Committee is made up of employees from across the County and provides year-round strategy, planning, and active support for the program. Participation provides excellent leadership and development opportunities. This National Award-Winning Committee works on Strategic Planning, Policy Development and Recommendations, … Continue reading EGP Committee – Now Recruiting Members
Tax Documentation for Workplace Giving Donations
It's tax time! Employees want to know: how do I document workplace giving charitable donations for my taxes? For payroll donations, the IRS wants you to have two things: A copy of your pledge A copy of your last paystub of the year or a W-2 If you donated through the King County Employee Giving … Continue reading Tax Documentation for Workplace Giving Donations
Expo Recap: Food and Hunger
The need for nutrition, reliable food sources for those experiencing hunger in our community has risen dramatically over the past few years through the pandemic. This week we heard from four organizations serving this need through a variety of ways and to a variety of populations. Joining us were Trail Youth, Alajawan Brown Foundation dba … Continue reading Expo Recap: Food and Hunger
Virtual Expo Recap: Social and Economic Causes
There are many organizations at work to make positive changes for various social and economic causes. This week we heard from four organizations with vastly different missions, but all seeking the same common goal for people in our community. Joining us were Veteran Rites, AIDS Research Foundation (amfAR), Yoga Behind Bars and FairVote Washington Foundation. … Continue reading Virtual Expo Recap: Social and Economic Causes
Employees Giving in All the Ways: DOA NW Harvest Fill the Truck NW Harvest, DES Blood Drive
King County Employees give back in more ways than one and here are two examples of that this year. Food Drive This year, the Department of Assessments (DoA) held an in-person food drive event on Oct 21st at the Renton Fred Meyer. The DoA and its team members fought the weather onsite and collected non-perishables such … Continue reading Employees Giving in All the Ways: DOA NW Harvest Fill the Truck NW Harvest, DES Blood Drive
Nonprofit Virtual Expo 10/5/22 Recap: Animal Organizations
Animals have the power to put a smile on nearly any face and provide comfort to those when it’s most needed. This week we heard from four organizations with missions that focus on the protection, education and service of our animal population. Watch the recording or click on the links below to learn more. From … Continue reading Nonprofit Virtual Expo 10/5/22 Recap: Animal Organizations
King County Employee Giving Program 