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Major Changes Coming to the Washington Women’s Foundation
WaWF is not only changing where the grant money goes, but also who is at the heart of the decision-making process.
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This month, the Mirror Stage Podcast features Maria Kolby-Wolfe, the first black woman to lead the Washington Women’s Foundation. Right now, the collective grantmaking organization is undergoing a complete overhaul. WaWF is not only changing where the grant money goes, but also who is at the heart of the decision-making process.
Find out why the foundation members believe their plan is critical to making both the grants, and the non-profits they help fund, more equitable, inclusive, informed, and effective. Plus, learn how you can get involved in the collective grantmaking process even if you don't personally have thousands of dollars to give.
From playing cello with Seattle Youth Symphony to pursuing a Ph.D in American History to directing resource development for Northwest Immigrants Rights Project, Kolby-Wolf shares how her connection to storytelling has informed her life’s path.
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The Mirror Stage Podcast is an arts and social justice podcast with monthly episodes exploring the Pacific Northwest through the stories and experiences of its people and communities. You can stream it on your favorite podcast app or on our website at MirrorStage.org/podcast.