Audrey’s Top 5 Retreat Moments
1) Great reads: In preparation for the retreat I re-read Robin Hood was Right: A Guide to Giving your Money to
Staffer Kodey (l) and Boad Member Jean read to retreat!
Social Change which is a great book. My colleague Katrin, who works with Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy turned me on to Change Philanthropy which is an informative read as well.
2) Expert Advice: Bookda Gheisar of Global Washington, Glenn Harris from the City of Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative and LeAnne Moss of Women’s Funding Alliance who helped us think about the difference between equality and equity, and charity vs. change, and how working across issues strengthens all of us.
Volunteers James and Rose at the Retreat
3) Gratitude: It’s so great to see James Phelps who lives in Vancouver, WA, works at ACLU of Oregon and offers great advice and ideas about cultivating and honoring our donors. And Rose Wardian, event mavin and chef extraordinaire who hails from Spokane reminds me of the power of gatherings and building community.(That’s James and Rose in the picture).
4) Discovery: I didn’t know that board member Mike Scott loves technology and is an early adapter. This time together reminds me that people might be drawn here for one reason, yet offer us so much more. And another board member Mike Kleer told us that Vashon Island, where he lives, has the highest percentage of LGBT people in the state.
5) Affirmation! The strategic priorities we adopted in May are just what we need to build LGBT equality in the Northwest. We kept them prominently displayed at the retreat and referred to them often. They are: * Develop highly responsive models of community-based philanthropy and grant making *Provide leadership opportunities * Communicate clearly and effectively *Convene and connect our community in pursuit of social justice.
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