Congratulations on receiving a grant from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF)! We are proud to partner with you and support work that makes a meaningful difference for students and families across the district.
This toolkit is designed to make it easy for you to share the impact of your grant and help your local community understand how LWSF funding helps local students thrive.
Why Sharing Matters
When you share your LWSF-funded program or initiative with local students, families, and partners, school communities, you are:
- Building awareness of resources available to students
- Showing donors and community members how their support makes an impact
- Strengthening support for programs that benefit students district-wide
We ask that grant recipients acknowledge the Lake Washington Schools Foundation in at least one communication. Thank you for helping us celebrate this work together.
How to Acknowledge Lake Washington Schools Foundation
Please use one of the sample statements below in emails to families, social media posts, newsletters, websites, events, or other communications. You are welcome to adapt the language to fit your audience.
Short Acknowledgment
This program is funded by the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.
Standard Acknowledgment
This program is supported by a grant from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, which works to ensure students across Lake Washington School District have the resources they need to thrive.
Extended Acknowledgment
This program is supported by a grant from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers, supporting wellness, building connections, and enhancing learning so students across Lake Washington School District can thrive.
Logos and Visual Assets
We encourage you to include the LWSF logo whenever possible. LWSF logos are available to download at www.lwsf.org/media.
Logo usage tips:
- Do not alter logo colors or proportions.
- Use the logo at a readable size with adequate spacing around it
- Place logos in footers, “Thank You to Our Supporters” sections, or event signage.
Ready-to-Use Communication Examples
To make sharing your grant communications as simple as possible, we’ve included sample language you can copy, paste, or adapt for a variety of communication channels.
Email/Newsletter/Event Copy
- We’re grateful to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation for funding this program and supporting students in our community.
- Thanks to a grant from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, we are able to offer this program to support students at our school. LWSF partners with the community to ensure students across the district have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Website Copy
This program is made possible through funding from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers, supporting wellness, building connections, and enhancing learning so students across Lake Washington School District can thrive. Learn more at www.lwsf.org.
Social Media Examples
- We’re grateful for support from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, whose grant is helping make this program possible for students in our community. #LWSF
- This program is supported by a grant from the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, helping students across our community thrive. #CommunityImpact
- Thank you to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation for investing in programs that support students and families across Lake Washington School District. #LWSFGrants
When possible, tag or mention Lake Washington Schools Foundation when sharing your grant-funded work so we can help amplify your story:
- Facebook: @LakeWashingtonSchoolsFoundation
- Instagram: @lakewaschoolsfoundation
- X (Twitter): @LWSFoundation
- LinkedIn: @lake-washington-schools-foundation
Photos and Storytelling Tips
Sharing photos and short stories helps bring the impact of your grant to life and allows students, families, and community members to see how this funding is making a difference in real and meaningful ways. These glimpses into your work help us celebrate successes together and highlight the positive outcomes happening in schools across the district.
Great photos often include:
- Students engaged in learning or activities (following district photo guidelines)
- Teachers or staff holding a grant award certificate
- Program materials or classroom/library environments
Helpful tips:
- Use natural light when possible
- Capture action and interaction
- Landscape orientation works best for newsletters and websites
Ideas for Sharing Your Grant Story:
- How does this grant benefit students at your school or program?
- What new opportunities are possible because of this funding?
- What excites you most about the impact of this work?
Sharing Back with LWSF
Sharing back with LWSF is a key part of helping us demonstrate the impact of grant funding in local schools. Your updates allow us to highlight your work, report outcomes to donors, and ensure community members see how students in their area are being supported.
Please consider sending us:
- Photos from your program or event. LWSF staff may occasionally reach out to coordinate a school visit to take photos and highlight your work.
- Links to newsletters, webpages, or social media posts
- Short quotes or reflections about the impact of the grant
Questions or Need Support?
We’re here to help! If you’d like assistance with wording, logo use, or brainstorming ways to share your grant news, please contact info@lwsf.org.
Thank you for helping us share the story of how community support makes a difference for students.
