Since 2007, our SPAN Board has hosted and facilitated a series of inspiring and informative lunch conversations with Seattle Philanthropists that send us back to our daily lives, uplifted and ready to take action in our practices to advance philanthropy.

Seahawks Legend and CEO of the social impact venture capital firm Vault 89
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The 18-year evolution of their Cedarmere Foundation, from its founding to winding down
Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Second and third generation owners and operators of TD Frank Family Properties
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Founder of Seattle Hospitality Group and members of the Wright philanthropic family
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

A Conversation About Philanthropic Redlining & Philanthropy as Reparations
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

A Conversation on Seattle Philanthropy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Friday, June 12, 2020

Seattle Chef and Owner of Sugar Mountain
Thursday, December 5, 2019

A Conversation on The Power of Women's Collective Giving
Monday, June 17, 2019

Stolte Family Foundation and Co-Founder of Tableau Software
Thursday, March 21, 2019

Campion Foundation and Advocacy Fund
Thursday, December 6, 2018

Investing Philanthropic Dollars: Insights from the Field
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Second and third generation stewards of the Nesholm Family Foundation
Thursday, July 19, 2018

Costco Co-Founder and founders of the Sinegal Family Foundation
Thursday, March 8, 2018

President and Treasurer of the Grousemont Foundation
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Patty is the founder of nonprofit StolenYouth and Steve is the founder of investment firm Fleischmann Capital
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Seattle philanthropists and founders of Meisenbach Capital Management
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Former owners of Sur La Table and major supporters of Fred Hutch
Thursday, December 8, 2016

Civic leader and philanthropist, instrumental in revitalizing the Seattle Waterfront
Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Robbie was the head of Xbox at Microsoft, and Pauline is the founder of Chez Balance
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Longtime Microsoft employees and founders of the Raikes Family Foundation
Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

Broadway producer and owners of Majestic Bay Theatres
Thursday, July 30, 2015

The CEO of The Sobrato Organization and former CEO of the Seattle Foundation
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Seattle SuperSonics legend and Olympic Gold Medal winner
Thursday, October 16, 2014

CoFounder and CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Mariners Hall of Fame pitcher and founders of Eluna
Friday, May 16, 2014

A Father-Son Conversation with The Canlis Family
Thursday, March 27, 2014

Mike, the beloved Pearl Jam guitarist, and Ashley, an attorney and founding partner of Justitia Collective
Thursday, November 7, 2013

Former Seattle City Council member and longtime Gates Foundation officer
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Former Microsoft VP and savior of the Paramount Theatre
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Book publisher and founding donor of Bailey-Boushay House
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Seattle philanthropist, prolific volunteer, and owner of Phil Smart Mercedes-Benz
Thursday, August 09, 2012

Seattle stockbroker and founder of Floyd and Delores Jones Foundation
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Early Apple and Microsoft employee, and cofounder of Unitus
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Founding family of Ben Bridge Jeweler, Herb was known as "Mr. Downtown" for his support of the Seattle retail core
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Founders of Global Partnerships and Seattle International Foundation
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Martha is the founder of Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation and Nancy was the founder of Hedgebrook
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Battle for Charity Dollars Heats Up - But Will Charity Win?
Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Multi-Generational Family Philanthropy and Governance | The Russell Family Foundation
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Former Seattle Mayor and member of the White House Council for Community Solutions under President Obama
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Desperate Times Call for Entrepreneurial Measures - The Many Faces of Social Enterprise
Thursday, May 28, 2009

Early Microsoft employee, former owner of the Seattle Sounders, and owner of Oki Golf
Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Tracy is the founder of 24 nonprofits, Phil is the founder of Philanthropy Offerings
Friday, September 19, 2008

Former baseball executive and Microsoft General Counsel
Thursday, May 22, 2008

Attorney, philanthropist, and Seattle civic leader
Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Founders of Social Venture Partners and IslandWood
Thursday, October 18, 2007