Thank you for your interest in Seattle Children’s Guild Association! We are the largest, all-volunteer fundraising network for any children's hospital in the nation with 230 guilds and 3,000 members across Washington state. We are so grateful for the support of a generous community, committed to helping kids live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives possible.
There are three ways to get involved with the Guild Association:
Whichever route you choose, you become a member of the Guild Association family – where more than 3,000 passionate, creative, and generous volunteers are dedicated to improving the health of children through fundraising and advocacy efforts.
Seattle Children’s guilds host a variety of events, including community runs, golf tournaments, outdoor movie nights, galas, auctions, and more. There’s something for everyone! If you’d like to explore guilds that match your interests, please fill out the guild placement form. A Guild Association staff member will follow-up to share options in your area that align with your hobbies.
Have you recently joined a guild? You can pay membership dues here.
Interested in forming your own guild? We can help! Every guild is its own individual nonprofit organization, supported by Seattle Children’s. Guilds host an annual fundraising event or project benefiting Seattle Children’s.
We also have junior guilds, primarily led by volunteers under 18, with active support from parent, guardian, or adult advisors. For more information on how middle and high school students can get involved and support Seattle Children’s, please check out our “Getting Involved – A Guide for Middle & High School Students.”
Guilds must have at least four founding members to get started. Founding members can choose the area at Seattle Children’s they’d like their guild to support – ranging from uncompensated care, clinical programs and research. If you don’t have a funding priority in mind, we can help by sharing more information about Seattle Children’s greatest needs.
Guilds are encouraged to plan at least one fundraising event or project each year, with a minimum three-year commitment. From outdoor movie nights and community runs to dinner auctions, golf tournaments and more – there are many fundraising options to consider. Beyond this recommendation, guild activity and individual member involvement is flexible.
Guild Association staff, trustees and committee members are available to support guilds in their efforts. A few of the many ways we can help include:
If you are interested in learning more, please complete the Start a Guild Inquiry Form. We’d love to talk with you and explore how your group of friends may raise funds for Seattle Children’s.
To learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities, please email us.
The Friends of Costco Guild recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Golf Classic with three days of excitement. The weekend included 2,000 participants, countless sponsors, evening events and a 10-course golf tournament, raising a blowout $15.6M for uncompensated care.