WOMEN'S FUND January 2020 E-NEWS

Philanthropy Matters

Philanthropy Matters Thursday, March 12, 2020 Butte des Morts Country Club Join Us! 3:30 - 4:00 pm - Registration 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Program: Martha Taylor 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Social Time & Light Hors d'oeuvres

We are excited and honored to welcome Martha Taylor, Ph.D. to Philanthropy Matters on March 12. Martha is a pioneer in the field of women's philanthropy and will be joining us to share her knowledge and provide advice on ways to make philanthropy one of the most meaningful parts of your life. Learn the components of effective giving and why investing in women and girls helps communities thrive.

Martha Taylor, Ph.D. is the 4W Director of Women's Leadership and Philanthropy. She is the former Vice President of Development for the University of Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, and was the first woman Vice President in Development in the Big Ten. Taylor co-founded the Women's Philanthropy Institute at UW-Madison, which is now at the Lily School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. She has co-authored three books on women's philanthropy: Reinventing Fundraising: Realizing the Potential of Women's Philanthropy ; The Transformative Power of Women's Philanthropy ; and Women & Philanthropy: Boldly Shaping a Better World.

Scholarship Opportunities

Ashley Marie Abraham Scholarship - $2,000  Established in loving memory of Ashley Marie who attended Oshkosh West High School. Female students graduating from Oshkosh North or Oshkosh West high schools majoring in nursing or pre-medicine are eligible to apply.  Helen Spasoff Kratzer Scholarship - $2,500  Established by Helen and Carl Kratzer in 2006 to support female students pursuing a degree in education at a UW-System school. Mrs. Kratzer is an Appleton resident and former teacher who wishes to help other young women become quality teachers. Female students from Appleton East, Appleton North, Appleton West, Fox Valley Lutheran, Hortonville, Kimberly, Little Chute or Xavier high schools are eligible to apply.  The Women's Fund is honored to have helped the Abraham and Kratzer families put their philanthropic dreams into action. Scholarship Information & Applications

Recruiting Now for Starting Point 2.0 and EmpowHER

Are you, or do you know, a young woman between the ages of 18-29?  Starting Point 2.0 or EmpowHER might be the next step toward a path to economic security. Women will explore career development, time management, self-esteem, financial wellness, healthy relationships and more in these powerful empowerment workshops. Starting Point 2.0 is for women with young children while EmpowHER is for women without children. Find all the details including eligibility requirements and registration information on the  Fox Valley Technical College website . Classes begin in February 2020 in both Appleton and Waupaca. Young Women's Initiative

Lillian's of Appleton Shopping Event

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 4 - 7 pm Join us! This is the perfect time to find the perfect outfit for Valentine's Day or get a jump on the spring styles! When you shop at Lillian's on February 11 between 4 - 7 pm, a portion of your purchase will support the Women's Fund. Light refreshments will be available. Hope to see you there! More details coming soon on our Facebook page.

Voices of Women in America Survey

Your Input Is Needed The Wisconsin Women’s Council is asking women across Wisconsin to participate in a national online survey of women to identify issues that are impacting their lives at home and in the workplace. YOUR OPINION IS VALUABLE We need your participation to ensure a strong turnout from a diverse population of women in Wisconsin. Responses will be brought together for a national report and – if we get enough responses from Wisconsin - a Wisconsin-specific report.  Please take the survey and share it with your friends and colleagues! All responses are confidential. The survey is open now through January 31, 2020. It is 100% anonymous and available in English and Spanish .  TAKE THE SURVEY

19th Amendment Centennial Celebrations

The Women's Fund is proud to be part of the Fox Valley 19th Amendment Centennial Coalition. Be sure to check out the upcoming events that honor and celebrate the passage of this historic event: February 18, 2020 - The Equal Rights Amendment February 19, 2020 - The Equal Rights Amendment "Fireside Chat" March 7, 2020 - Black Women’s History: African American Suffragists and the Struggle for Representation Find more details and watch for additional events on the website.

Upcoming Events

February 11, 2020 February 18 & 19, 2020 March 7, 2020 March 12, 2020 September 10, 2020

Lillian's of Appleton Shopping Event The Equal Rights Amendment Black Women’s History: African American Suffragists and the Struggle for Representation Philanthropy Matters Women's Fund Luncheon

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