A Message From Dr. Mari Kim

Lake Washington Girls Middle School is a private school with a public purpose. By encouraging collaboration, critical thinking, and leadership, LWGMS provides a supportive, inclusive, and girl-forward learning environment where members of our community are active partners in inspiring leadership, social responsibility, and self-confidence in our students. We know that it is critical for students to be co-creators of the community that they are a part of: learning how to serve, giving back, growing in understanding about shared concerns, and showing up in mind, body, and voice.

At the heart of our advancement efforts is the conviction that the most impactful educational experiences are created in partnership with the wider community of which we are an integral part. How we show up for our neighbors matters, and we are committed to growing productive partnerships as we create the most empowering educational experience for our students.

As the new Director of Community Partnerships & Philanthropy, it is my privilege to help raise the funds that allow LWGMS to hold up the opportunity of a world in which all students are nurtured and empowered to reach their academic, social, and emotional potential. Annually, we invite donations to the Fuerza Fund that helps facilitate programmatic advancement, invest in the finest faculty, and ensure that families throughout our community can access our exceptional educational experience regardless of socioeconomic status.

At LWGMS our fundraising is a practice of equity, increasing access to greater resources and opportunities for all our families. We invite you to join our fundraising efforts through giving and volunteering. We have many new and traditional opportunities to get involved like volunteering for our Girls Who Tech: Pitch Weekend, asking to participate in our Like A Girl Speaker Series, attending our 2023 Women in Support of Girls' Education Luncheon, or sponsoring an event. 

I look forward to connecting and exploring how to grow meaningful giving for Lake Washington Girls Middle School.

In Partnership,

Dr. Mari Kim

Director of Community Partnerships & Philanthropy

[email protected]

 

Supporting L-Dub

Credit card Gifts 

Make a contribution to the Fuerza Fund using your Amex, Visa, or MasterCard.

Cash Gifts

L-Dub accepts both cash and checks. Please make checks out to "LWGMS Annual Fund," and include your current contact information. You may drop off or mail your contribution to the school:

Lake Washington Girls Middle School
2100 S Walker St
Seattle, WA 98144

Securities

Giving a gift of appreciated stock allows you to make a larger contribution than you might otherwise have been able. By giving the stock directly to L-Dub you avoid paying capital gains taxes on the increase in value, and you receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value. Donors are asked to contact their brokers and request that the stock is electronically transferred to the school’s account at Edward Jones. 

 

matching Gifts

Corporate matching gifts may double or even triple your gift. Contact your personnel office for eligibility requirements and matching gift forms which must be completed and returned with your gift to the school. Spouses, retirees, and board members may qualify. L-Dub's EIN is 91-1835055.

Make an in-kind donation

Many thanks to all who donated to our 2023 Spring Gala or the virtual auction or volunteered time! If you would like to make an in-kind donation for a future fundraising event, please fill out this form. If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring/donating to an event in another capacity, please email our Advancement Team at [email protected]

Leave your legacy
  • Let your family's legacy leave a permanent print on an L-Dub heart! Your lock will hang from the L-Dub fence along with other Fuerza Fund supporters'. The proceeds from your lock purchase will be split evenly between the 2022-2023 Fuerza Fund, and seeding the launch of our endowment.
  • Let your legacy leave a permanent print on an L-Dub locker bay. Your valuable and generous investment will ensure the longevity of our mission. The proceeds from your plaque purchase will be split evenly between the 2022-2023 Fuerza Fund, and seeding the launch of our endowment.

Thank you for making an investment in our future! We appreciate your generous support.

Give in Crypto

If you would like to donate in crypto, please see our Crypto Giving Page.

Community Partner Sponsorships

L-Dub welcomes community partners whose work and vision align with our values and mission. 

We are seeking community partners to help us in the effort of building equity and creating opportunities for fuller engagement. Increasing accessibility for attendance empowers the presence of guests who benefit from support to attend the event. 

We are excited to celebrate new and longstanding relationships with community partners who share our commitment to creating fuller belonging, increasing civic responsibility, and building critical partnerships that embrace the cultivation of leadership, success, and failure as needed. Aside from cultivating visibility and awareness of values alignment, sponsoring our events as a community partner increases engagement with current and potential audience members and lets you connect with your community in a meaningful way.

Community Partner Sponsors

Mind, Body, voice advocate - $250-$999

Branding:

  • Company name/logo on our website
  • Company name/logo on all related event materials

Event Presence:

  • Mentioned and Thanked by Spring Celebration Event Host

Engagement:

  • Up to 1 ticket to the Spring Celebration Dinner & Auction

 

Fuerza Champion - $1,000-$4,999

Branding:

  • Company name/logo on our website
  • Company name/logo on all related event materials

Event Presence:

  • Mentioned and thanked by the event host

Engagement:

  • Up to 5 tickets to the event
Equity Champion - $5,000 - $9,999

Branding:

  • Company name/logo on our website
  • Company name/logo on all related event materials

Event Presence:

  • Mentioned and thanked by the event host

Engagement:

  • Up to 8 tickets to the event 
  • Post-event Head of School invitation
Like a girl Champion - $10,000 - $14,999

Branding:

  • Company name/logo on our website
  • Company name/logo on all related event materials
  • Gifted a community lock to be displayed on our fence among our family donors

Event Presence:

  • Mentioned and thanked by the event host

Engagement:

  • Up to 10 tickets to the event 
  • Post-event Head of School invitation
Our future is female - $15,000 - $25,000 + 

Branding:

  • Company name/logo on our website
  • Company name/logo on all related event materials
  • Gifted a community lock to be displayed on our fence among our family donors

Event Presence:

  • Mentioned and thanked by the event host

Engagement:

  • Up to 10 tickets to the event
  • Post-event Head of School invitation

Upcoming Development Events

  • Fri, February 09, 2024

  • Sat, February 10, 2024

  • Sun, February 11, 2024

  • Sat, April 27, 2024

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      25th Anniversary Celebration

      6:00PM - 10:00PM PST

  • Fri, October 04, 2024

  • Tue, December 03, 2024