Prior to the monsoon season this year, meteorologists in Pakistan predicted heavy rainfall, perhaps 15-20% above the historical average. Nothing however, prepared the people of Pakistan for just what lay in store. The nation saw record rains, driven in part by climate change, with certain regions receiving in excess of 8 times more rain than … Continue reading Pakistan Flooding – Support Recovery During Annual Giving Drive
2022 Annual Giving Drive
The Employee Giving Program's Annual Giving Drive begins today - the most fun time of the year! Now through Nov. 18, we can make a difference by supporting the causes that are most important to us. We know today’s challenges feel overwhelming. We want to do something to make the world a better place, but … Continue reading 2022 Annual Giving Drive
Announcing 2022 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series
The 2022 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series begins on Wednesday, October 5th! Join the Employee Giving Program via Teams from 11:00AM-12:00PM every Wednesday through November 16th to learn about nonprofits engaged in the work you care about. Each week will feature organizations working in the following key service areas. Click on the specific link to register for … Continue reading Announcing 2022 Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series
Now Recruiting 2022 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 2022 Employee Giving Program Ambassadors
Now is the Time to Invite Your Favorite Nonprofit
Employee referred nonprofits are our favorite! It is our goal, after all, to connect Employees to the causes they care about. Invite your favorite nonprofit here. As an Employee Champion, during the Annual Giving Drive this fall you may: Share about your favorite nonprofit Invite them in or do a special event in their honor … Continue reading Now is the Time to Invite Your Favorite Nonprofit
Join us! 2022 Nonprofit Application Cycle & Workshops
For over 30 years, King County employees have been giving to participating nonprofits of their choice through the Employee Giving Program. This past year we pledged nearly $2.4 million! For nonprofit organizations to benefit from this program, they must apply annually and meet the eligibility requirements -- even if they have participated in the past. Application workshop … Continue reading Join us! 2022 Nonprofit Application Cycle & Workshops
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
Helping Others After the Storm
Music in the stores claims it is the most wonderful time of the year, yet many in the Southeastern United States have been impacted by violent tornadoes this month. In a season focused on hope, there are many solid organizations working to provide hope and support to the people of Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois and Tennessee. … Continue reading Helping Others After the Storm
Resilient Communities: working together after disaster
These last few years have been full of surprises, devastation, and emergencies. Beyond the ongoing pandemic, the weather of Fall 2021 has been incredibly destructive. While many King County residents have had power disruptions, our neighbors in Northwest Washington have been hit with severe flooding and brace for even more atmospheric rivers in the next … Continue reading Resilient Communities: working together after disaster
Supporting Health through EGP
Physical health is a gift so easy to take for granted – until something scary or dramatic happens. Thankfully, there are a myriad of nonprofits focused on research and improving health outcomes. Through the Employee Giving Program, it is easy to find hundreds of organizations focused on disease, disorders and medical research or general health. … Continue reading Supporting Health through EGP