What’s New

The Christmas Sculpture Fund is a gift to our community from renowned sculptor Georgia Gerber and her husband, Randy Hudson.

In their words:

Welcome to the 20th year of our Christmas Sculpture Project. This is the second year we have collaborated with the Whidbey Community Foundation. Last season was our most successful to date and we thank WCF for all they do. We also want to thank the Rob Schouten Gallery for helping us with distribution this year.

Continue reading “Christmas Sculpture Fund Introducing the 2018 Pewter Sculpture: Sheepish Rabbit”

On October 10, 2018, Whidbey Community Foundation distributed grants to 13 nonprofits serving Whidbey Island, as part of its first annual Grant Cycle.

Continue reading “Grants Provided to 13 Nonprofits”

Washington Nonprofits will again bring professional training to Whidbey Island nonprofits. The training is free, using the Promotion Code listed below.

• Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat
• Thursday, November 8, 1:00 – 4:00
• Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge, Coupeville
• Promotion Code:  WCF2018

Jim Shapiro
Jim Shapiro has spent 20 years serving and working in the nonprofit sector. Jim is a seasoned and experienced development professional, and has led successful capital campaigns, events, and development efforts for a large number of organizations. He has consulted with charities, community groups, churches, and schools throughout the Pacific Northwest on topics of leadership, board governance, and management.

Continue reading “Free Workshop on Fundraising”

On Sept. 11, 103 nonprofit board and staff members attended a free four-hour nonprofit board training experience in Coupeville.  Provided by Washington Nonprofits, the course is the only board training sanctioned by the Office of the Secretary of State.

Continue reading “More than 100 Attended “Boards in Gear” Training”

Whidbey Community Foundation is pleased to partner again with Washington Nonprofits, and with the Office of the Secretary of State, to bring professional training to Whidbey Island nonprofits. The training is free, using the Promotion Code listed below.

• Boards in Gear: The why, what, who, and how of board leadership
• Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge Hall, Coupeville
• Presenter: Nancy Bacon, Washington Nonprofits
• Promotion Code:  WCF2018

Continue reading “Free Workshop on Board Leadership”