20th Annual Women's Fund
Luncheon a Virtual Success!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the Women's Fund Luncheon on September 10!

Whether you were a luncheon partner, donor or guest, we are grateful for your impact! The support from within our community and beyond has been overwhelming. Women and girls needed you at the table more than ever this year and you showed up...from 23 states!
Because of you, the $25,000 matching gift challenge from Community First Credit Union along with the $10,000 match from a founding donor was met and even exceeded! Over $159,000 was raised for the Women's Fund grantmaking, advocacy and education efforts in northeast Wisconsin! Thank you for Investing in Her!
What word comes to mind when you think of the Women's Fund?
We asked our luncheon guests and this is what you said:
It's not too late to give! Although support was generous this year, we still fell $11,000 short of the amount raised at the 2019 Luncheon. Donate to help fill in the gap for the critical needs of women and girls.
Thank You Partners!
We are pleased to recognize the following people and organizations who supported the Women's Fund Luncheon with a donation of $100 or more including virtual tables:
  • Karen Alsbach
  • Jennifer Altmann
  • Renee Anderson
  • Julia Baer
  • Jennifer Bauer
  • Jane Bechtel
  • Cheryl Becker
  • Kathi Bellotti
  • Mike and Karen Bendel
  • Sandra Bergstrom
  • Marshelle Bergstrom
  • Mary Betters
  • Tammie DeVooght Blaney
  • Suzanne Blazek
  • BLC Community Bank
  • Linda Boldt
  • Lori Borchardt
  • Becky Boulanger
  • Bonnie Brandenburg
  • Carol Brauer
  • Jessica Brown
  • Cheryl Brown
  • Cindy Budiac
  • Diana Buechel
  • Bailey Bungert
  • Laurie Butz
  • Angie Ceranski
  • Children's Wisconsin
  • Ann Collins
  • Sara Companik
  • Grady Damira
  • Beth Davis
  • Yvonne DeGroot
  • Amy DeHart
  • Jenny Derks
  • Susan Derksen
  • Karen Dorn
  • Mary Downs
  • Louise Dreier
  • Courtney Dvorak
  • Michael and Patricia Exarhos Fund*
  • Debbie Fabel
  • Isabel and Carter Fevola
  • Fiduciary Partners Trust Company
  • Amy Flanders
  • Valerie Follett
  • Fox Communities Credit Union
  • Jane Frantz
  • Jayme Frisch
  • Cheryl Fritz
  • Janelle Fuhrmann
  • Johanna Garton
  • Deirdre Garton
  • Elizabeth Gibson
  • Craig Gloudemans
  • Karlene Grabner
  • Mary Greiner
  • Tracy Gruber
  • Guardian Life Insurance
  • Jennifer Haas
  • Lea Hagins
  • Brenda Haines
  • Joyce Hardwick
  • Ruth and Richard Haviland Family Fund*
  • Mary Harp-Jirschele
  • Nicole Harrison
  • Carol Heid
  • Vicki Heinrich
  • Marti Hemwall
  • Chad Hershner
  • Nancy Heykes
  • Kris Hietpas
  • Diane Hilsabeck
  • Lori Hoersch
  • Morgan O'Reagan Hogerty
  • Melissa Huempfner
  • Sharon Hulce
  • Cyndi Huolihan
  • Hyggelig Fund*
  • Investors Community Bank
  • Sarah Jansen
  • Wendy Janu
  • Lisa Jermain
  • Jewelers Mutual
  • Nancy Johnshoy
  • Johnson Financial Group
  • Linda Johnston
  • Darlene Jones
  • Angela Kain
  • Linda Keller
  • Julie and John Keller
  • Barbara and William Kelly Charitable Fund*
  • Kelly Kelsey
  • Shannon Kennedy
  • Lisa Kewley
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Elizabeth Kimbrough
  • Susan Kinde
  • Jacqueline Klimaszewski
  • Lisa Kogan-Praska
  • Jaci Kohlman
  • Christine Kons
  • Karen Kramer
  • Ellen Krueger
  • Vicki Krueger
  • Nichole Kuss
  • Jennifer Lanter
  • Jennifer Larson
  • Karen Laws
  • Petra Leaven-Sessions
  • Mary Beth Leopold
  • Alison LeVine
  • Catherine Lombardi
  • Liza Long
  • Stephanie Long
  • Julia Loo-Sutcliffe
  • Mary Lornson
  • Amanda Louden
  • Barbara Luedtke
  • Stephanie Malaney
  • Laurel Marquardt
  • Dr. Susan A. & Timothy J. May Charitable Fund*
  • McCarty Law LLP
  • Debra McDowall
  • Susan McFadden
  • Lesley McKee
  • Kiki McMillan
  • Komal Menta
  • Beth Menzel
  • Barb Merry
  • Debra Michiels
  • Nanci Micke
  • Patricia Milka
  • Miron Construction
  • Melissa Mislinski
  • Ann Moe
  • Jenifer Mornard
  • Mountain Madness Inc
  • Cathy Mutschler
  • Maria Myers
  • Nature's Way
  • Ellen Needham
  • Michele Nevins
  • Kara Nowak
  • Dawn Nowakowski
  • Tanya Nueske
  • Kim O'Brien
  • Vanessa O'Brien
  • Deirdre O'Connell
  • Christine Olson
  • Kim Olson
  • Marilyn Olson
  • Oshkosh Corporation
  • Michelle Paltzer
  • Jennifer Peeters
  • Lynn Peters
  • Amy Price
  • Jan Quinlan
  • Julie Rachubinski
  • Kelly Radandt
  • Terri Reinke
  • Cheryl Reissmann
  • Beverly Ricker
  • Susan Ridenour
  • Diane Roundy
  • Dawn Ruchala
  • Lucille Safford
  • Kathy Sahli
  • Doug & Carla Salmon Foundation, Inc.
  • Erica San Dretto
  • Carole Sand
  • Charles and Martha Sauter Family Fund*
  • Pat Schinabeck
  • Sarah Schneider
  • Lori Schumacher
  • Amanda Secor
  • SECURA Insurance
  • Jeanne Seitz
  • Carmin Sok
  • Monica Stage
  • Rhonda Stefl
  • Stewart Title
  • Lisa Strandberg
  • Shirley Strange
  • Nancy Streck
  • Irene Strohbeen
  • Heidi Struensee
  • Mary Sullivan
  • Marjorie Sutter
  • Linda Teetaert
  • ThedaCare Family of Foundations
  • Geralyn Theune
  • Susan Thibado
  • Terri Towle
  • Barbara Uehling
  • Peter and Cari Ullrich
  • Carol Valk
  • Teena Van Driest
  • Amy Van Straten
  • Lisa Van Wyk
  • Gina VandenHeuvel
  • Micki Verhagen
  • Debra Verstegen
  • Jill Wagner
  • Barbara Werner
  • Deborah Wetter
  • Marvel Williamson
  • Tiffany Woelfel
  • Barbara Zalewski
  • Alexander and Jennifer Zenzick Family Foundation
  • Lora Zimmer
*Funds within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
Thank You Silent Auction Donors!
  • Ahava Salon & Spa
  • Associated Bank NEW Women's Colleague Resource Group
  • Avenue Jewelers
  • Dawn Christensen|Century 21 Ace Realty
  • Rhonda Clark
  • Lisa CyrGantenbein
  • Beth Davis
  • Curt Fritz | Ademino & Associates Insurance Agency 
  • Johanna Garton
  • Jenny Haas
  • Lori Hoersch
  • Julie Keller
  • Knight Barry Title
  • Teresa Knuth | NAI Pfefferle
  • Kay Knuth| Knuth Financial Life Planning
  • Mary Beth Leopold
  • Amanda Louden
  • Allison Moschberger
  • Dawn Nowakowski
  • Gifty Okyere Berko
  • Jen Peeters
  • Periwinkle Poppy Boutique
  • Kathy Sahli
  • Sangria's Mexican Grill
  • Rachel Savage, APNP ThedaCare
  • Mary & Tom Schmidt
  • Heidi Smith
  • Carmin Sok
  • Patti Stanislawski
  • Irene Strohbeen
  • U.S. Venture
  • Gina VandenHeuvel
  • Kim Wetzel
Women's Fund Luncheon Recordings
If you weren't able to "attend" the event, don't worry! You can watch the recordings below to see Johanna Garton's inspiring remarks and learn more about the incredible work of the Women's Fund.
Women's Fund Luncheon 2020
View the virtual Luncheon program. Featured speaker, Johanna Garton's remarks start at 1:14:48.
Issue Spotlight - Leading Through a Pandemic
Hear community leaders discuss what this unprecedented time has been like for them professionally and personally.

Panelists included Becky Bartoszek,Judy Baseman, Monica Hilt and Tammy Geenen. Thank you to Lisa Malak, co-host Local 5 Live, for moderating.
Women's Fund 25th Anniversary Video
Take a look back and forward as the Women's Fund celebrates 25 years of investing in women and girls in northeast Wisconsin.
2020 Project Grants
The Women’s Fund is excited to announce that we are working on some important changes to our grants process for 2021. Watch for an announcement in early November with all the details and application information.

Though we will not be hosting our usual Grantseeker Workshop, organizations are encouraged to contact us if they have questions about the process or eligibility after reviewing the guidelines.  

Questions: Email [email protected]
Fox Cities Book Festival
October 11-18, 2020

The Fox Cities Book Festival is happening now with a full week of fantastic virtual author events, workshops, discussions and panels!

The Women's Fund is proud to be sponsoring the Women in Writing Panel taking place this evening, Thursday, October 14 at 8:00 PM. Hear from female authors about what it's like to be in the publishing industry and how they approach writing female characters. There will be a Q&A session following the panel discussion.

Smart Girls Rock
The Women's Fund is proud to support Smart Girls Rock, a Fox Cities Chamber event, that is open to all high school girls.

Students will explore and experience interactive virtual sessions with female mentors who are working in STEM careers and industries in the Fox Cities.
September 10