The Communities of Opportunity (COO) Learning Community (LC) & alterNative invites you to participate in a learning circle series designed to help community leaders, staff, and board members learn how to strategically and intentionally leverage governance and leadership to transform how power flows, how systems are structured, and how culture is felt at the organizations.
Read MoreSo, what does it take to create an economy that truly serves people? To create the economy we all deserve? Join the COO Learning Community & People’s Economy Lab (PEL) in the 2026 Economics for Emancipation King County learning series will answer this question and more, and prepare participants to take action on what they learn.
Read MoreThis is a new COO position created to support our Systems and Policy Change strategy. Applications are due November 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for October/November 2025.
Read MoreAt a recent webinar, local nonprofit leaders share what they learned
Read MoreEn un seminario en línea, lideres locales de organizaciones sin fines de lucro comparten lo que aprendieron.
Read MoreLearn about the keynotes, activities, workshops, and speakers at the Convening so you can plan your day.
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for September 2025.
Read MoreA list of community forums being hosted by our community partners around King County this fall, to connect voters with candidates.
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for August 2025.
Read MoreHow King County is organizing with other local entities and fighting back against the federal administration directives that affect our communities
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for June/July 2025.
Read MoreA new pilot partnership between COO and St. Joseph Fund will support more community power-building opportunities in King County.
Read MoreWe’ve compiled a list of opportunities for you to strengthen your knowledge of digital security and how to protect community data and your organizational infrastructure. You may also be able to get financial support for the sessions that charge a fee. Learn how!
Read MoreCOO is recruiting for up to 6 positions on our Governance Group. Learn why you might want to apply, and how. The due date for this round is May 28.
Read MoreA new pilot partnership between Communities of Opportunity (COO) and BIPOC ED Coalition of Washington State is bringing wellness and sustainability resources to 15 local organizations.
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for April/May 2025.
Read MoreNews, stories, and recent articles from and about COO partners in community for March 2025.
Read MoreFor the past six months, the COO Learning Community has been exploring cooperatives, or co-ops, as an alternative and innovative economic development strategy.
Read MoreA recap of the recent Black Providers Network gathering, featuring several of our funded partners.
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