Global Washington
Formation | December 2008 |
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Founders | Seattle International Foundation, University of Washington, and Washington State University |
Type | NGO |
Legal status | 501(c)(3)[1] |
Purpose | humanitarian |
Location |
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Website | globalwa |
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]
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
References[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Our History". globalwa.org. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Spitzer, Gabe (16 May 2014). "Humanosphere - Global Washington's new chief explores region's role as humanitarian epicenter". humanosphere.org. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- ^ Heim, Kristi (24 September 2009). "The Business of Giving - Making a case for foreign aid". seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Gheisar, Bookda (26 August 2011). "Global Washington Welcomes Policymakers to Discuss Maintaining Foreign Aid Amidst Proposed Cuts". prnewswire.com. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Past Annual Conferences". Global Washington. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
External links[]
Coordinates: 47°36′36″N 122°20′03″W / 47.610082°N 122.334143°W
- 2008 establishments in Washington (state)
- Non-profit organizations based in Seattle
- Organizations established in 2008
- Washington State University
- University of Washington organizations