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Ignite Kirkland 2025

A professional set of resources to help partners amplify the campaign, inspire giving, and support local nonprofits across Kirkland.

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Welcome & Thank You

Thank you for your partnership in the Kirkland Community Foundation’s annual Ignite Kirkland community giving campaign! We’re thrilled to work with you to strengthen the community we all love.

Our shared outreach goal is to reach 100,000 people with the message of local generosity—raising awareness of the many nonprofits serving Kirkland every day.

How to Use This Toolkit

This guide provides templates, ideas, and messaging to help you communicate your partnership with the Foundation and promote Ignite Kirkland.

  • Ready-to-use email and social media templates
  • Messaging examples for staff, customers, and community partners
  • Branded images and graphics for digital and print use

Tip: Use the button above to access logos and post templates. Add your logo and publish within minutes.

Foundation Goals for Ignite 2025

  • Build awareness of KCF’s role supporting local nonprofits, donors, and community initiatives.
  • Grow giving capacity to meet funding needs in the Ignite Kirkland 2025 grant catalog and expand the donor base.
  • Increase impact by elevating local nonprofits and deepening participation among residents and donors.
  • Expand business engagement by connecting companies to community impact and showcasing leadership.

How Business Sponsors & Foundation Partners Can Help

  • Champion the Partnership: Share the story of our collaboration with employees, customers, and partners.
  • Display Your Support: Post your Ignite Kirkland Partner Badge in storefronts or offices.
  • Engage Your Team: Send an internal message inviting staff to participate and share their Kirkland pride.
  • Spread the Word: Include Ignite in November newsletters, signage, social media, or receipts.
  • Inspire Giving: Offer an incentive or themed giving day—contact us and we’ll help tailor it.
  • Promote on Social: Like/share our posts, or publish your own to: (1) drive project funding and (2) raise awareness of KCF’s impact.

Special Note for Businesses Using Toast

If your business uses Toast for your point-of-sale system, you can invite customers to give back right at checkout! Toast allows you to feature a registered nonprofit so customers can round up or add a donation directly—at no cost to you.

Donations are processed by Benevity and sent directly to the nonprofit. During November, please consider adding The Kirkland Community Foundation (Tax ID #46-4931717) as your featured nonprofit to support Ignite Kirkland and strengthen our local community.

Foundation Communication Assets

Platform Handle / Link
Instagram @kirklandcommunityfoundation
Facebook facebook.com/kirklandcommunityfoundation
LinkedIn @kirkland-community-foundation
Hashtags #IgniteKirkland #KirklandCommunity
Logos & Posters Ignite Kirkland Logos and Web Posters

Sample Messaging

As a local business, [Your Business Name] is more than a storefront—we’re a cornerstone of Kirkland’s community. Supporting the Kirkland Community Foundation and Ignite Kirkland means investing in the local causes and projects our customers care about and showing our commitment to a thriving, connected Kirkland.

This initiative isn’t just about grants—it’s about shared purpose and civic leadership. Join the movement that brings nonprofits, businesses, and neighbors together to spark real change. Let’s build a stronger Kirkland, together.

Social Media Post (Public Awareness)

When you support the Kirkland Community Foundation and Ignite Kirkland, you’re not just giving—you’re connecting. Together, we spotlight local needs, fuel innovation, and create lasting change right here at home.

Let’s build a stronger, more resilient Kirkland—together.

#IgniteKirkland #KirklandCommunity

Internal Message to Employees

Kirkland is full of bold ideas—and now’s your chance to help bring them to life!

[Your Business Name] is proud to partner with the Kirkland Community Foundation to launch Ignite Kirkland 2025, a powerful community giving campaign supporting local nonprofits—from youth programs to mental health services.

Last year, Ignite Kirkland granted over $45,000 to 28 nonprofits, helping teach kids to swim, expand community gardens, and inspire students to read. Every project is local, every dollar stays here, and every contribution matters. This year

Join us in making Kirkland stronger, more inclusive, and more connected—for everyone. Give to Ignite Kirkland 2025 today!

(Add partner matching details here, if applicable.)

Closing

Your partnership helps make Ignite Kirkland possible. Together, we’re proving that generosity, collaboration, and civic pride are the foundation of a stronger Kirkland.

Kirkland Community Foundation
Give Local. Do Good. Right Now.
www.KirklandCommunity.org
hello@KirklandCommunity.org

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Spark Something Good - with the Kirkland Community Foundation

At the Kirkland Community Foundation, we serve as conveners, catalysts, and collaborators - and we know that new ideas need fuel to catch spark. That’s why we’ve created this space to hear from you.

Whether you’re ready to move forward with a community idea that shows the love in Kirkland, are seeking a small Spark Grant to bring something to life, or feel inspired to support a future project - you’re in the right place.

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Community Project Letter of Interest

Kirkland Community Foundation has long served as the hub for successful projects inititated by members of our community, including the Save Our Salmon mural and the Waverly Beach Picnic Shelter. Have an idea for a project? Please complete this form as an initial step in the process, and we'll be in touch!

The story behind your idea —

Share what inspired you and what you hope to accomplish. Please include:

  • A description of your project and why it’s important
  • Who will benefit and how it will make a difference
  • Any partners, volunteers, or organizations involved
  • How this project aligns with KCF’s mission and areas of impact
  • Whether there are any time-sensitive elements
  • Let us know what type of support you’re seeking: visibility, fundraising assistance, strategic guidance, or fiscal sponsorship. If requesting fundraising or fiscal sponsorship, please include an estimated budget or cost of the project.

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