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South Sound Partners for Philanthropy

Founded in 2000, South Sound Partners for Philanthropy is a consortium of more than 40 South Sound nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting philanthropic efforts in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. The goal of the group is to work collaboratively to increase the awareness of local needs and the vital role that giving locally plays in the success and health of our community.

Residents of Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey, and rural Thurston County typically donate millions of dollars to local nonprofit organizations that support the arts, health and human services, education, the environment, youth programs, senior services and much more. A recent community assessment reported more than half of Thurston County residents volunteer and more than two-thirds contribute financially to charities.

Members of South Sound Partners for Philanthropy hold each other accountable to a high standard of fundraising ethics so donors and volunteers in our community know that their time and money is being put to best use. Members collaborate on a variety of projects and communicate regularly to ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently.

Membership is open to any nonprofit organization.  

South Sound Partners provides regular education and training sessions to both members and the community at large so new and innovative ideas are brought to the forefront. In addition, education is provided to donors regarding planned giving and estate planning.

May Membership Meeting | May 1st [Hybrid]

Kickstart your morning with coffee and networking at the South Sound Partners for Philanthropy’s May 2024 Membership Meeting.

Banking on Community Impact: Leveraging Financial Resources for Nonprofits

Other than grants, many of our local banks and credit unions offer other resources to support nonprofits and those we serve– financial literacy and planning, scam prevention, employee gift matching, volunteer hour matching, and more.

Join us to hear from several of our community’s most socially conscious financial institutions as they share what they have to offer nonprofits and learn how to get connected and access these resources.

Learn More & Register

Join us for our new meeting format!

Members have told us that making connections with other nonprofit professionals is one of the best things about Partners. With busy schedules, it can be hard to make time for those casual conversations that help us really connect with each other and nurture us both professionally and personally. 

We’ve added an optional social time before each meeting. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network or simply enjoy a cup of coffee with like-minded individuals, this is a great time to connect in a relaxed and informal setting. 

  • 8:30 – 9:00am: Coffee and informal networking (in person only)  
  • 9:00 – 10:00am: Membership Meeting. Brief business items followed by featured program
  • 10:00 – 10:15am: Optional member announcements (upcoming events, job announcements, etc.)

Membership Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of each month. If you are not a member and are interested in attending, please email info@celebrategiving.org.

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