Crosscut Seattle - In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy

Crosscut Seattle - In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy: "In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy

By David Brewster
An important organization in Seattle, the Alliance for Education, has announced changes in the way it will be distributing money. There will now be more targeting and accountability, and more meshing with the district's emerging strategic focus. Similar changes are going on with other umbrella agencies, including in the arts and social services."