Author: Carmin Dalziel

Gather: Take Your Seat at the Table

Gather: Take Your Seat at the Table

Carmin Dalziel August 20, 2026 No Comments
Gather A Fall Long Table Event Gather is an intimate fall dinner for people who believe Kirkland’s future is worth investing in. Around one long table, guests will share a…
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Invest in the Foundation That Invests in Kirkland

Invest in the Foundation That Invests in Kirkland

Carmin Dalziel August 4, 2026 No Comments
Support local giving in Kirkland through the Kirkland Community Foundation’s Catalyst Fund. From August 17 through 24, 2026, qualifying gifts will be matched, helping your investment provide even more support…
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The Marching Kangs Take Back the Field

The Marching Kangs Take Back the Field

Carmin Dalziel August 3, 2026 No Comments
It was the sound Kirkland could hear coming. For the first time in roughly 40 years the Lake Washington High School Marching Kangs, were back on their home field in…
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A New Fund for Kirkland’s Next Creative Idea

A New Fund for Kirkland’s Next Creative Idea

Carmin Dalziel July 23, 2026 No Comments
Since 2024, local arts and culture organizations have requested more than $30,000 through Ignite Kirkland. The Kirkland Community Foundation has been able to fund every dollar requested, providing $30,105 for…
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A Place to Belong, Onstage and Off

A Place to Belong, Onstage and Off

Carmin Dalziel July 15, 2026 No Comments
How Ignite Kirkland Funding Helped Resonance Studio Theatre Build a Permanent Home for Bilingual Theater on the Eastside For many people, theater is a place to see a performance. At…
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Lighting the Spark: Kirkland Youth Lead the Way

Lighting the Spark: Kirkland Youth Lead the Way

Carmin Dalziel November 7, 2025 No Comments
On November 5, ten local teens—each with a heart for service—came together to form the Ignite 2025 Youth Task Force, launching the Kirkland Community Foundation’s annual giving campaign with purpose…
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Discover the Power of Donor-Advised Funds

Discover the Power of Donor-Advised Funds

Carmin Dalziel August 22, 2025 No Comments
Each August, communities across the country recognize DAF Awareness Week—a time to highlight one of the most popular and powerful ways people give back: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). DAFs allow you…
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Help Us End Summer Hunger for Kirkland Kids

Help Us End Summer Hunger for Kirkland Kids

Carmin Dalziel July 24, 2025 No Comments
Summer Hunger Is Real for Kirkland Kids This spring, thanks to our generous donor community, we came together to support neighbors facing food insecurity. Through our Morning Matters campaign, we…
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Join Ignite Kirkland as a Business Sponsor

Join Ignite Kirkland as a Business Sponsor

Carmin Dalziel July 15, 2025 No Comments
Ignite Kirkland: An Invitation to Local Businesses to Spark Community Impact What if your business could help shape the future of Kirkland—one local nonprofit project at a time? This fall,…
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At the Kirkland Community Foundation, we serve as conveners, catalysts, and collaborators - and we know that new ideas need fuel to catch spark. That’s why we’ve created this space to hear from you.

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