Governance

The Communities of Opportunity initiative is governed by a collaborative partnership of community leaders, government entities and philanthropic organizations. Together, we create priorities and collaborative solutions in communities, engage multiple organizations in institutional, systems and policy change, and foster innovations in equity, through leadership and capacity building in a regional learning community.

Interested in applying to the COO Governance Group?

Communities of Opportunity is seeking individuals interested in serving on a new/expanded Governance Group (GG)/Advisory Board. Members of the Governance Group shape COO’s vision for racial, social, economic, and health equity in King County and guide the implementation of the COO activities funded by Best Starts for Kids and the Seattle Foundation.

The 2022 priority deadline for applications of February 25 has now passed. Applications submitted after this date will be considered after the review and nomination of applications submitted by the priority deadline on a rolling basis.

Appointments to the COO Governance Group/Advisory Board are made by the King County Executive and confirmed by the King County Council. Application documents below.

Governance Group information session recordings with current and former Board members may be viewed here!

Application Form, Key Background Documents & Information (updated 7/28/2022):

Please submit any questions or your completed application packet to info@coopartnerships.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Information provided on application forms will be a public record subject to free and open examination by any person under the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56.250). However, while the applicant’s name may be disclosed, the applicant’s address, phone number and email address will be redacted.