January 20, 2023 Last year, I delivered this report to the Potlatch Fund Board over Zoom. 2022 began slow, with the dregs of the COVID-19 shutdown still at our heels. Though we were able to meet in-person toward the end of 2021, it was in 2022 that we were able to come together more regularly and started truly building community with each other. Accomplishments The accomplishment that I am most proud of is updating our mission, vision, and values. We engaged in some very serious discussion that made us evaluate who we are, who we want to be, and the direction that we want to go as an organization. Philanthropy is experiencing a pivotal moment. At Potlatch Fund, we can
Save The Date – 20th Anniversary Gala Oct 7 In Tulalip
Celebrate the tradition of giving with Potlatch Fund at our 20th Anniversary Gala When: October 7, 2023 Where: Tulalip Gathering Hall Celebrate Potlatch Fund, the Community, Arts, and Culture. This is our main event of the year and we’re excited to be back in-person with our relatives! Join us on the lands of the Tulalip Tribes to uplift the past 20 years of Potlatch Fund, working to support our relatives in art, capacity, nonprofits, and building community. We look forward to seeing you there in celebration of the next 20 years! For sponsorship opportunities please email Brian Tanner, Director of Philanthropic Partnerships, at development@nullpotlatchfund.org. You can also click the link below for online sponsorships. 2023 Sponsorship Form Potlatch Fund
We have a *NEW* Mailing Address
We have a new mailing address! Potlatch Fund 800 5th Ave, #101-257 Seattle, WA 98104 Download our new W9 here.
Grant Partner Check In
We are reaching out to invite grant recipient partners to support our efforts to ensure that Potlatch Fund is staying connected and informed about the needs in our Northwest Native Communities. The next few months will be critical as we approach colder seasons and we anticipate the COVID-19 pandemic to continue well into 2021. Check your email for the meeting link. Please Join Us! Date: Friday, November 20th, 2020 12:00 PM (PST) Add to Calendar 6:00 PM (PST) Add to Calendar Over this past year we have been responding to COVID-19 by stepping up our grantmaking support of Tribal departments, Native nonprofit organizations, and Native Artists – all of which are crucial to maintaining our way of life. We are
Lawrence Leake – A Tribute to His Service
Lawrence Leake – A Tribute to His Service Recently, Potlatch Fund honored one of its longtime employees with a blanketing ceremony to acknowledge his many contributions and to wish him well as he moves on to many more great endeavors. We wrap him in our love and appreciation for his work in our Native Community. This is not goodbye, Lawrence is a part of our community and we look forward to appreciating his success ahead. After serving Potlatch Fund for more than 14 years, Lawrence Leake will join the development team at the Museum of History and Industry. During his time with Potlatch Fund, Lawrence wore many hats, most recently as the organization’s managing director. His first position with the