Your generous gift to Communities In Schools of Washington empowers students. It connects them with caring CIS Staff who provide crucial resources, helping them reach their full potential in school and beyond.
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Donate Online
Your tax-deductible gift to Communities In Schools of Washington gift helps to ensure that our statewide affiliate network provides the highest quality CIS programs to the most students possible. Donating online is secure, quick and simple.
Donate by Mail or Phone
To contribute by personal check, please make checks payable to Communities In Schools of Washington and kindly mail it to:
Communities In Schools of Washington
1001 Pacific Ave, Suite 240. Tacoma, WA 98402
You can also give by calling 253-248-1991
Other Donation Opportunities:
- Payroll Deduction: Spread your generosity throughout the year. Simply ask your employer if they offer payroll deduction gifts and designate Communities In Schools of Washington as the recipient.
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF): Maximize the impact of your existing philanthropic giving. If you have a DAF, recommend a gift to CISWA using your fund’s online portal or by working with your advisor.
- Memorial & Honorary Gifts: Honor a loved one by making a donation in their name. When you give through our secure online form, you can easily designate an honoree for your meaningful gift.
- Planned Giving: Leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Consider including a gift to CISWA in your will or trust.
Information Needed to Make a Gift
- Our Legal Name: Communities In Schools of Washington State
- Tax ID: 91-1541026
- Mailing Address: 1001 Pacific Avenue, Suite 240. Tacoma, WA 98402
- Desired amount of gift and purpose of the gift
State Office Volunteering
Time is the most precious resource that we own, and we would love for you to donate a gift of time and talent by volunteering. Multiple volunteer opportunities are available through our Washington state office and through our network’s local CIS affiliates.
Become a Board Member
Make a lasting impact where it matters most – Join our CISWA Board of Directors!
We know your time is valuable, and that’s why volunteering your expertise as a Board Member is one of the most impactful ways to support our mission.
Are you passionate about:
- Empowering youth?
- Promoting equity in education?
- Shaping the future of CISWA’s statewide impact?
If so, we want to hear from you! As a Board Member, you’ll play a vital role in guiding our organization’s strategic direction, advocating for our mission, and ensuring CISWA continues to make a difference in the lives of countless students.
Ready to join a passionate and dedicated team? Fill out the below Board Membership Recruitment Form.
Question? Contact our Board Chair at boardchair@ciswa.org to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Volunteer with CISWA and Your Local Affiliates
CISWA offers a variety of ways to get involved, tailored to address specific needs in your local community. Here are just a few ways you can contribute:
- Community partnerships: Facilitate job shadowing, host guest speakers, and more!
- Board membership: Help guide our mission and make a strategic impact.
- Resource distribution: Ensure students have access to essential materials.
- Mentoring/tutoring: Offer guidance and support to individual students.
- Special event volunteering: Lend a hand at fundraising events and make a difference.
The possibilities are endless! Visit our network page and find your local CIS affiliate to explore volunteer opportunities near you.
For CISWA volunteer opportunities, contact Carina Raddatz at carina@ciswa.org.
Corporate, Foundation, and Community Giving
Become a Sponsor: We offer multiple ways to partner throughout the year. Contact carina@ciswa.org for more information.
Employer Matching Gifts: Many companies match employee gifts to charities like ours. Just ask HR – it’s a simple way to maximize your impact on students’ success!
Donate Stock: Did you know donating appreciated stock or mutual funds can be a powerful way to support CISWA and potentially benefit from tax advantages Consult your tax advisor to learn how a stock donation could benefit your financial situation. We’re happy to help facilitate your gift! Ready to get started? Simply fill our the CISWA Brokage Letter Template and email to info@ciswa.org.
Make Your Shopping Count
If you shop at Fred Meyer, Safeway, and/or Albertsons, help earn money for Communities In Schools of Washington by simply shopping.
Fred Meyer: Community Rewards program
- Link your rewards card to Communities In Schools of Washington at Fred Meyer’s Community Rewards page.
- Whenever you use your rewards card, you’ll help the nonprofit linked to your rewards card earn a donation from Fred Meyer at the end of each quarter.
- Remember to re-link your card every year to continue supporting CISWA.
Safeway and Albertsons Community Giving Card
- It is an easy way for Communities In Schools of Washington to raise money by selling reloadable Community Giving Cards.
- You choose how many cards you want, and the initial amount loaded on each card ($5 or$10 per card).
- Enroll via the Community Giving Enrollment Form.
The Impact of Your Gift
Where Your Donation Goes
The State Office investment in our network provides vital resources and professional development opportunities through various initiatives such as the Program Manager Retreat, Site Coordinator Convenings, Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings, Achieve in Life Summit, and the Student Support Institution.
Contribute with Confidence
Your donation to Communities In Schools is more than just a gift – it’s an investment. An independent study shows that for every $1 invested in CIS, we generate $11.60 in economic benefit for communities when students graduate and contribute their skills and talents.