Global Washington

Global Washington
FormationDecember 2008
FoundersSeattle International Foundation, University of Washington, and Washington State University
TypeNGO
Legal status501(c)(3)[1]
Purposehumanitarian
Location
Websiteglobalwa.org

Global Washington is a Seattle-based nonprofit membership association whose mission is to promote international development by coordinating the efforts of other globally-minded philanthropic, research and business organizations in Washington state.

History

Global Washington was founded in December 2008 by the Seattle International Foundation, the University of Washington, and Washington State University.[2] Kristen Dailey, formerly of Initiative for Global Development, became the association's executive director in May 2014.[3]

Organization

Advocacy

In 2008 the United States Federal Government budgeted about US$30 billion for foreign aid and of that, about 8 billion was for healthcare. Global Washington criticized this budget for neglecting development.[4]

Global Washington has organized conferences to discuss how United States foreign aid should be distributed.[5] Past conferences that were organized in the past include:[6]

  • 2019 – Goalmakers
  • 2018 – Next 10 Global
  • 2017 – Renewing Global Leadership
  • 2016 – Allies for Action
  • 2015 – Disruptive Development
  • 2014 – Smarter Approaches to a Changing World
  • 2013 – Catalyzing Collective Impact
  • 2012 – Redefining Development: From Silos to Collective Impact
  • 2011 – Opportunities and Obstacles in Turbulent Times
  • 2010 – Bridges to Breakthroughs: How Partnerships and Innovation are Changing the World
  • 2009 – A Blueprint for Action

Members

Global Washington is made up of various member organizations as well as implementing partners. Notable current members include:[7]

Former members include Alaska Airlines, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Breakthrough, the Center for Infectious Disease Research, Eastern Washington University, Global Brigades, Global Peace Foundation, Highline College, JPMorgan Chase, Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), Lane Powell PC, Northwest School Seattle, NPH USA, Restless Development, University of Washington Bothell, and World Relief Seattle.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Choi, Robert (2010-01-27). "Letter 947 (D0/CG) [501(c)(3) letter]" (PDF). globalwa.org. Cincinnati, OH: Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
  2. ^ "Our History". globalwa.org. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  3. ^ Spitzer, Gabe (16 May 2014). "Humanosphere - Global Washington's new chief explores region's role as humanitarian epicenter". humanosphere.org. Archived from the original on 10 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  4. ^ Heim, Kristi (24 September 2009). "The Business of Giving - Making a case for foreign aid". seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  5. ^ Gheisar, Bookda (26 August 2011). "Global Washington Welcomes Policymakers to Discuss Maintaining Foreign Aid Amidst Proposed Cuts". prnewswire.com. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  6. ^ "Past Annual Conferences". Global Washington. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
  7. ^ "Members and Partners". Global Washington. 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
  8. ^ "Members and Partners". Global Washington. 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-03-20. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  9. ^ "Members and Partners". Global Washington. 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2022-08-01.

Official website

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