Global Washington was a Seattle-based nonprofit membership association whose mission was to promote international development by coordinating the efforts of other globally-minded philanthropic, research and business organizations in Washington state. In June 2026, the organization closed.
History Global Washington was founded in December 2008 by the Seattle International Foundation, the University of Washington, and Washington State University. Kristen Dailey, formerly of Initiative for Global Development, became the association's executive director in May 2014.
Organization
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.
Global Washington has organized conferences to discuss how United States foreign aid should be distributed. Past conferences that were organized in the past include:
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
Members Global Washington was made up of various member organizations as well as implementing partners.
Notable members included: Former members include Alaska Airlines, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Breakthrough, the Center for Infectious Disease Research, Eastern Washington University, Global Brigades, Global Peace Foundation, Highline College, JPMorgan Chase, Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), Lane Powell PC, Northwest School Seattle, NPH USA, Restless Development, University of Washington Bothell, and World Relief Seattle.
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