Learn more about causes to support at the Annual Giving Drive’s Nonprofit Expos
Join the Employee Giving Program as we meet the nonprofits that make our Annual Giving Drive possible! Nonprofit Expos are a great chance for King County employees to connect with different nonprofit organizations, ask questions, and form connections! Come curious, as we have a unique opportunity to share resources, connect with new people, and create long-lasting connections. These expos are open to all King County employees. Employees do not need to register to attend. Read more. Start Something Good. Give Today. Learn more about how to join the Annual Giving Drive.
Join us in the Annual Giving Drive!
Dear fellow King County employee, As we enter the season of giving, I’m proud to announce the launch of our Annual Giving Drive, running from Sept. 29 to Nov. 14, 2025. This year’s theme, “Start Something Good,” is a celebration of King County’s strong legacy and invites us to cultivate hope and take positive action. Every act of giving is a fresh beginning. Through the Annual Giving Drive, we can choose to grow the good by supporting causes that matter most to each of us. The Annual Giving Drive is closely aligned… Read More
Mark your calendar: The 2025 Annual Giving Drive is almost here!
Get ready to rally around the causes that matter most—King County’s Annual Giving Drive kicks off Sept. 29 and runs through Nov. 14, 2025. This King County tradition is more than just a fundraising campaign; it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and collective impact. Each year, employees come together to support organizations close to their hearts, making a difference both locally and globally. Whether you’re a longtime participant or joining for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful and fun. Let’s make 2025 our most generous… Read More
It’s time to invite your favorite nonprofit!
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Now is the perfect time to invite your favorite nonprofit to be a part of the King County Employee Giving Program! Over the last 35 years, our list of nonprofits has grown from around ten to more than 1300, partly because of referrals from Employees. Read more.
DES one of the shining stars at Employee Giving celebration
Crossposted from the DES Express The Department of Executive Services (DES) shone brightly at a celebration of the 2024 Employee Giving Campaign, held on February 26. Department leadership accepted awards given to DES for the highest participation among departments with more than 600 employees. All DES ambassadors were recognized as “Outstanding Ambassador” for their contributions. Pictured from left, John Taylor, Department of Local Services Director and co-chair of the Employee Giving Campaign; Lorraine Patterson-Harris, Department of Executive Services (DES) Director; Tom Koney, DES Deputy Director; Nathan Emory, Emergency Management Ambassador; and Jorge… Read More
Emergency Management regains Crystal Cup
Crossposted from the DES Express Congratulations to Emergency Management, winner of the year’s coveted Crystal Cup for the 2024 King County Employee Giving Program (EGP). The Crystal Cup is awarded to the division with the highest EGP participation rate in the Department of Executive Services each year. Emergency Management recaptured the cup from Fleet Services with a 50 percent participation rate. “Earning the Crystal Cup takes dedication,” said Lorraine Patterson-Harris, Director of DES. “Winning divisions emphasize engagement over the size of individual contributions, connecting employees with organizations that align with their values…. Read More
Annual Giving Drive raises $2.37 million
King County’s Employee Giving Program gives employees access to support the causes and communities that matter most to them. The 2024 Annual Giving Drive, which ran from Oct. 7 through Nov. 22, 2024, was focused on small acts adding up to big impacts and the drive did just that. Employees are able to participate in the drive in numerous ways including monetary donations, donating time, and volunteering their skills. The total amount of dollars given throughout the 2024 drive was $2.37 million, a 3% increase in dollars year over year. There was… Read More
You can donate your vacation time to a cause that you care about through the Annual Giving Drive
Did you know that you can donate your accrued vacation leave to nonprofits? Most King County employees have the unique opportunity to donate accrued vacation and/or eligible comp time to three nonprofits of your choice in the EGP. If you do not plan on taking some of your accrued vacation leave, or you have excess leave that cannot be carried into the next year, this is a great option. Employees may give a minimum of 4 hours, maximum of 40 hours, unless you are in a use it or lose it position,… Read More
There’s two weeks left to be part of the Annual Giving Drive, join us today!
The Annual Giving Drive is a fun time of the year, so the Employee Giving Program team made a video to a trending tune that just may go viral. Check out the video below and pledge today. Read more. Pledge or renew here by Nov. 22.
Help celebrate furbabies with the Annual Giving Drive
Every October, we get to enjoy one of the best months of the year—Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and World Animal Day. This makes it the purr-fect time to celebrate and support the organizations that rescue all the adorable furbabies. World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4, is an International Day of Action for animal rights and welfare, and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month shines a spotlight on the importance of adopting rescue dogs from shelters and giving them a second chance at life. This a great time of year to consider bringing… Read More
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