ESI Welcomes RCA-WA as a New Fiscally Sponsored Partner
Evergreen Social Impact (ESI) is pleased to announce that the Rwandan Community Association in Washington (RCA-WA) has joined us as one of our newest fiscally sponsored partners.
About RCA-WA
RCA-WA is dedicated to building a united, informed, and engaged Rwandan community by focusing on preserving cultural heritage while supporting the integration of Rwandan immigrants and refugees into life in the United States. Through community events, educational programs, and social initiatives, RCA-WA has been a key resource for its members, helping them navigate life in a new country while staying connected to their cultural roots.
Pride Across the Bridge Joins Evergreen Social Impact
The 2SLGBTQIA+ community in East King County has long struggled with visibility, representation, and access to essential resources. Unlike neighboring Seattle, where queer-friendly spaces and services are more established, many Eastside residents have historically felt overlooked. Enter Pride Across the Bridge (PAB)—a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to uplifting, connecting, and advocating for the queer community in this often-underserved region.
Founded in January 2023, Pride Across the Bridge has quickly become a vital resource, hosting free or sliding-scale events and programs that foster belonging, creativity, and support. From Rainbow Elder Breakfasts to QTPOC Collective gatherings and their flagship annual event, Redmond Pride, PAB is filling a long-standing gap for LGBTQIA+ individuals on the Eastside.
Now, in an exciting new chapter, PAB has joined Evergreen Social Impact (ESI) as a fiscally sponsored partner. This partnership allows the organization to expand its reach, strengthen its operations, and continue its life-changing work with greater sustainability.
Top 5 Strategies to Improve Nonprofit Capacity: Enhancing Impact and Sustainability
Nonprofit organizations are the heart of change, driving progress and fostering inclusive communities. Strengthening your organization’s capacity is essential to deepening your impact and long-term sustainability.
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, “Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future.”
Evergreen Social Impact shares five strategies for nonprofits to improve their capacity.
Addressing Growth and Capacity Challenges through Fiscal Sponsorship
The Northwest Nonprofit Capacity Report, a recent survey conducted by five state nonprofit capacity-building associations, in collaboration with the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and Dialogues in Action, revealed key areas of capacity strength and need for nonprofits. While nonprofits in the Northwest have a strong sense of their mission and culture, the top challenges identified include limited staffing, financial constraints, technology limitations, and time shortages—all of which hinder operational capacity.
Fiscal sponsorship offers a strategic solution by providing back-office support, including HR, financial management, and administrative services, freeing up needed resources to focus on mission-driven work. Fiscal sponsorship also helps address crucial needs like expanding staffing, improving technology, and securing funding, allowing for efficient growth.
GPG Awarded Funding
Congratulations to Golf Pencil Group (GPG) on receiving sponsorship funding from Scandiuzzi Krebs!
Despite fierce competition, Golf Pencil Group’s incredible work stood out! As Scandiuzzi Krebs shared, the selection process was highly competitive, with only 7 organizations funded out of nearly 60 applicants. Scandiuzzi Krebs praised Golf Pencil Group’s dedication and impact, saying: “We were moved and inspired by your work.”
We couldn’t agree more and are so proud of the vital work GPG does to support our community.
Learn more about their amazing efforts here: www.golfpencilgroup.org
CRF Awarded Funding
ESI is pleased to announce that our newest project, the Center for Responsible Forestry, has been awarded a grant from The JPB Foundation in support of its work to preserve Washington State’s legacy forests. For more information about the Center for Responsible Forestry and Washington’s legacy forests, please visit their website.
ESI welcomes its most recent sponsored project, Center for Responsible Forestry
The Center for Responsible Forestry (CRF) works on behalf of all people to achieve the permanent protection of the last remaining mature forests on state lands in Western Washington.
CARE Fund Expands Investments with Over $30M in Grant Awards
CARE Fund announced the award of 32 grants totaling $30,683,000 million, to advance cancer research in Washington. Funding areas range from cancer research projects aiming to address cancer disparities, to strengthening the state’s cancer research infrastructure, and making early investments in life science start-up companies.
ESI sponsoring NAWA’s Annual Conference
ESI is pleased to be a Supporting Sponsor of the Nonprofit Association of Washington’s annual statewide conference, May 17-19, 2023.
CARE Fund Announces Grant Awards Totaling $1.74M
Distinguished Researchers grants bolster cancer research in Washington State by providing matching funds to recruit best-in-class talent from around the globe, and support newly recruited researchers to lead advances in cancer research. Top scientists move the research economy forward, creating laboratories and other jobs, raising awareness of cancer research, and bringing additional research funding into the state.