Support for Nonprofits

Thank you for the work you do to support people in our community.
Your dedication makes Kirkland stronger, more connected, and more compassionate.

Nonprofits are at the heart of a healthy, vibrant community.
Our role is to strengthen your work, not compete with it, by connecting resources, people, and ideas so more of your impact can grow.

You bring the mission. We stand alongside you when and how it is helpful.

Whether you are looking for funding, connections, visibility, or a thought partner, we are here.

How We Support and Partner With You

Access to Local Funding

We connect community generosity directly to your work.

Through Ignite Kirkland, community funds, and donor partnerships, we provide grants, increase visibility with donors, and help direct funding where it is needed most.

Sometimes that looks like a grant.
Sometimes it is a connection to a donor who cares about your work.

Connections, Collaboration, and Convening

If you are looking to expand your network, we are here.

As a neutral convener, we bring nonprofits together with businesses, civic partners, and community leaders to share ideas, surface challenges, and build solutions together.

We help bridge gaps where connection is needed most.

Thought Partnership and Capacity Support

Leadership can feel isolating. You do not have to navigate it alone.

We offer informal strategy support, share what we are seeing across the community, and serve as a sounding board as you explore next steps.

Amplifying Your Story

Your mission deserves to be seen.

We share your work through Ignite Kirkland, newsletters, social media, community events, and donor engagement so more neighbors understand and support your impact.

Fiscal Sponsorship for Emerging Efforts

If you are leading a community effort without 501(c)(3) status, fiscal sponsorship can help you receive donations, build credibility, and grow sustainably.

Endowment Stewardship and Long Term Sustainability

We can help you build for the future.

The Foundation can hold and manage endowment funds on your behalf, providing stewardship, investment management, and administrative support so you can stay focused on your mission.

Learn, Stay Connected, and Share Your Work

We regularly share insights, highlight nonprofit work, and keep our community informed.

Explore blog posts focused on nonprofit work and community impact
• Join our nonprofit newsletter for updates, opportunities, and connections

→ [View Nonprofit Blog Posts]
→ [Join Our Nonprofit Newsletter]

Why Partner With Us

We work across nonprofits, donors, businesses, and civic leaders, allowing us to connect ideas, funding, and partnerships that might not otherwise come together.

We offer:
• A trusted local philanthropic hub
• Access to community based funding
• Insight into local needs
• Connections to donors and partners
• A neutral space for collaboration
• Visibility and storytelling support

When nonprofits succeed, the entire community benefits.

Stay Connected

If your work supports people in this community, we would love to connect.

Join our nonprofit email list. (see past newsletters below)
Schedule a conversation to share your work
Reach out with questions about funding or collaboration

Schedule a conversation:
https://zcal.co/carmindalziel/remote

Thank you for being in service of good.
We are here when you need us.

Past Nonprofit Newsletters

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Spark Something Good - with the Kirkland Community Foundation

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.

Whether you’re ready to move forward with a community idea that shows the love in Kirkland, are seeking a small Spark Grant to bring something to life, or feel inspired to support a future project - you’re in the right place.

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Kirkland Community Foundation has long served as the hub for successful projects inititated by members of our community, including the Save Our Salmon mural and the Waverly Beach Picnic Shelter. Have an idea for a project? Please complete this form as an initial step in the process, and we'll be in touch!

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Nonprofit Services

Support for Nonprofits

How We Support and Partner With You

Access to Local Funding

Connections, Collaboration, and Convening

Thought Partnership and Capacity Support

Amplifying Your Story

Fiscal Sponsorship for Emerging Efforts

Endowment Stewardship and Long Term Sustainability

Learn, Stay Connected, and Share Your Work

Why Partner With Us

Stay Connected

Past Nonprofit Newsletters

Learn and stay connected to the Kirkland nonprofit community

Thanks for your interest in joining the Kirkland Charitable Collective! Submit your info and we'll get back to you with details soon.

Spark Something Good - with the Kirkland Community Foundation

Community Project Letter of Interest

The story behind your idea —

Inquire about opening a donor-advised fund

Thank you for your interest in serving on our board of directors.

Please reach out to us with any inquiries or comments. We'd love to hear from you.