10/04/2026
Happy birthday, Lee Edward Allen! 🏔️🎉
Eddie built Pacific Northwest Fundraising around his love of mountains and hiking and most especially for the love of helping nonprofit organizations.
He led our team up every climb with heart and a steady hand on the map. We asked the team to share a few words for his big day:
Cheri, Senior Steward of Fundraising and Community Partnerships:
"Happy birthday! It's hard to believe we've been crossing paths in the nonprofit world for more than 15 years now, and I have loved 'dipping our toes' into working together these past two years. We really need to finally make good on our talk of setting up a paddling trip, and while on the water we definitely need to knock back a b**r or two to celebrate your day."
Wendy, Grant Writer:
"Eddie, I'd heard about you long before I met you, which is usually how it goes with unicorns. Everyone said you were a rare find, the kind of leader people describe in hushed, reverent tones, like they'd spotted something magical at the edge of the forest. They undersold it. You don't just write about unicorns; you make the rest of us feel like we might be one too. Happy birthday!"
Kirstyn, Director of Marketing and Brand Manager:
I constantly find myself grateful for you, and I want you to know how much I appreciate your leadership that makes even the toughest challenges manageable. The lessons I've learned from you, both professional and personal, stay with me wherever I go. You've shown me how to see beyond the immediate difficulties and appreciate the entire journey. Wishing you a very happy birthday!
Sharleen, Client Steward:
“Happy birthday, Eddie! Thank you for being such a great leader and for always being supportive and encouraging. I’m really grateful for everything I’ve learned from you and for the trust you’ve given me over the years. I truly appreciate having a boss who genuinely cares about the team and the work that we do.
I hope you’re having an amazing time in Palm Springs and getting to relax and enjoy your birthday!"
Here's to a year filled with breathtaking views, wonderful company, and perhaps an exciting paddling trip with a cold b**r in hand on the water. 🛶🍻
Happy birthday from all of us at PNWF!