Join Ignite Kirkland as a Business Sponsor

Ignite Kirkland: An Invitation to Local Businesses to Spark Community Impact

What if your business could help shape the future of Kirkland—one local nonprofit project at a time?

This fall, Ignite Kirkland returns for its second year, and we’re inviting local businesses to join us. Your business can be a powerful sponsor partner fueling a campaign that makes it easy for donors to make real, lasting impact.

Ignite Kirkland is a curated, online giving catalog hosted by the Kirkland Community Foundation. It showcases nonprofit-led projects designed to make life better for everyone in our city. From after-school programs to park enhancements to support services for our neighbors in need, there are so many ways to make Kirkland stronger.

Why Sponsor Ignite Kirkland?

When your business sponsors Ignite Kirkland, you’re doing more than writing a check—you’re stepping into a highly visible, community-centered campaign. Ignite Kirkland aligns your brand with purpose, generosity, and local pride. Here’s what sponsorship makes possible:

100% of giving stays local – Every dollar raised supports Kirkland nonprofits working on projects you can see, feel, and experience right here in our community.
You power over 30 local initiatives – From environmental education to youth mentorship to arts programming, your sponsorship helps turn great ideas into reality.
Your brand gains visibility and trust – Through digital promotion, co-branded materials, and recognition across our outreach, your name is associated with making a real difference.
Your employees engage with impact – Matching gifts, team volunteering, and local storytelling give your staff pride in their workplace’s values.

How It Works

This fall, donors will browse our online catalog and choose from dozens of projects led by Kirkland-based and Kirkland-serving nonprofits. Your sponsorship helps make this platform possible—and ensures we can grow the campaign’s reach and effectiveness.

Last year, 26 nonprofits received funding through Ignite Kirkland. This year, we expect even more—and we need our local business community to help make it happen.

Be Part of the Spark

When businesses and nonprofits work together, the whole community benefits. Join us in showing Kirkland what’s possible when local generosity meets local action.

Donate Today or reach out to our team directly at staff@kirklandcommunity.org.

Let’s spark something powerful—together.

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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.

Let us know how you'd like to get involved, and someone from our team will follow up soon. Together, we can spark something good.

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Best phone number to reach you*

Why are you filling out this form? Check as many as apply.*

To share an idea about a future project that I am planning

To request a spark grant (under $100) to make a project a reality

To make a financial contribution to be applied to a for the love project

To volunteer or offer my skills

To find out more about the Kirkland Community Foundation

Other (add details below)

Please tell us a little more about your idea, the type of projects that would interest you, and/or the skills you’d like to offer, and we’ll follow up soon to discuss. *

Anything else you would like to add? - Stories, dreams or feedback welcome.

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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!

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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.

Upload a document (PDF, DOC OR DOCX only) with your projects story here Upload a file or drag and drop. pdf, doc, docx up to 15MB

Write in your project's story here (if you didn't upload a document above)

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Thank you for your interest in serving on our board of directors.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who share a strong commitment to the Kirkland community to join our board of directors. Board members play a vital role in shaping the organization's direction and ensuring its long-term success. Please complete the following form to express your interest in serving on our board. We are dedicated to the commitment that our board should reflect the diversity of our community.

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Mailing Address*

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Why are you interested in serving on the KCF board?*

What skills and experience do you bring that would be valuable to the board?*

How much time are you able to commit to board service?*

What are your areas of particular interest within the organization's work?

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Have you served on the board of a nonprofit organization before?*

Yes

Which organization?

How many years of service?

Did you serve on any board committees?

Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself or your interest in serving on the board?

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Please reach out to us with any inquiries or comments. We'd love to hear from you.

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Join Ignite Kirkland as a Business Sponsor

Why Sponsor Ignite Kirkland?

How It Works

Be Part of the Spark

Spark Something Good - with the Kirkland Community Foundation

Community Project Letter of Interest

The story behind your idea —

Workshop Registration

Thank you for your interest in serving on our board of directors.

Please reach out to us with any inquiries or comments. We'd love to hear from you.