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Mission: ESI works to strengthen mission-driven organizations and achieve enduring impact in the Pacific Northwest by developing shared infrastructure and expertise, building a culture of partnership, and advancing equity.
Vision: To support system change for a better society through our sponsorship of social-impact projects whose work is directed at specific, quantifiable issues.
Evergreen Social Impact (ESI) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that fiscally sponsors public/private partnerships, nonprofit organizations, and unincorporated charitable projects in the Pacific Northwest. We provide operational infrastructure and fiduciary services, including governance, funds management, and other administrative services to our partners.
The fiscal sponsorship model creates economies of scale, thereby reducing the overall infrastructure costs to our partners. Through fiscal sponsorship, partners operate under and utilize ESI’s 501(c)(3) status, enabling our partners to solicit tax-deductible donations, apply for grants and operate mission-driven programs.
ESI’s strategy is to have a small number of partners to ensure that each receives the attention it deserves.
We have a unique competence in administering complex federal, state, and local grants, including compliance. Our leadership team has more than 50 years’ experience in nonprofit operations. Areas of expertise include:
- Finance and Governance
- Human Resources
- Grant and Contract Management
Our Staff
Beth Harvey
Executive Director
Beth is a long-time nonprofit finance and operations professional. She has worked in organizations in Washington and California in the fields of the arts, voluntary health, human services, and social justice.
Sarah Hiller
Director of Operations & Partner engagement
Sarah has many years of program management and operations experience that includes grants management and strategic planning. She has experience in corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.
Krysy Keller
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Krysy has spent the last decade in nonprofit management, with a strong focus on fundraising, communications, and operations. Her academic background and hands-on experience have formed the foundation for her commitment to fostering positive change.
Sarah Kurtzman
director of Finance
Sarah’s background includes marketing, accounting, and financial management. She has worked in the for profit and nonprofit sectors for over 20 years.
Board of Directors
Annie Blackledge
Chair emeritus
Dates served: 10/22/21 - 5/29/24
Peter Bloch Garcia
Chair
Peter has spent most of his career in the nonprofit sector in Executive Leadership roles where his leadership practice aims to advance racial equity. His nonprofit experience has been at the nexus between philanthropy and BIPOC communities. He is Senior Associate at Valtas Group.
Jarah Macfarlane
Vice Chair
Jarah is the founder of Macfarlane Investors LLC. An avid public market specialist, Jarah holds an APMA accreditation from the College for Financial Planning and recently published his first book, Nonelective Finance, which covers the most important financial lessons you weren’t taught in school.
Don S. Doering
Secretary/Treasurer
Don S. Doering has made a career in building organizations and fostering innovation for conservation, poverty alleviation, and food systems. His expertise is philanthropic and nonprofit strategies for change, and he has over 20 years of experience in strategy development and execution in the nonprofit sector. Don is Principal Consultant at Impetus Foundation Advisors LLC.
Alexander Gebru
Board member
Alexander’s background includes strategic sales & marketing planning, building meaningful client connections, and helping develop brand identity. He is relationship-focused and enjoys working in collaborative environments.
David Gorton
Board Member
David is a Certified Public Accountant, a finance professional, and is currently pursuing his MBA at the University of Washington. He is interested in environmental issues and advancing the community.
Kal Jackson
board member
Kal is an experienced financial professional with a proven track record in Finance and Accounting. He enjoys working with small organizations where he can see the positive impacts of his contributions.
Obioha Okereke
board member
Obioha is an experienced business and technology Consultant in all phases of the Software Development cycle. He is a strong advocate for financial literacy amongst students and young adults so much so that he is the Creator and Founder of College Money Habits.
Alejandra Tres
Board Member
Alejandra organizes community-led systems change around democracy, environment, and economy. She co-founded several Latino and BIPOC Alliances and is co-founder of Comunidad and the Battle for Democracy Fund. She has been an executive director to both local and national groups and consultant to foundations and immigrant organizations. Alejandra is the Owner/Principal of Juntos Consulting.
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Financials
Evergreen Social Impact (ESI) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
Fiscal Year 2024
Fiscal Year 2023
Fiscal Year 2022
Careers
Evergreen Social Impact is an employer that knows every organization’s most important asset is the staff who carry out the mission. We are committed to a competitive compensation package, including not only market-based salaries but also a healthy benefits package, including full medical and dental coverage for staff and their dependents, and a retirement contribution. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and are committed to creating a healthy and thriving workplace.