Women Leading Change Through Philanthropy
Women Inspiring Philanthropy initiative (WIPi)
This transformative 10-month initiative aims to connect these dynamic women with agencies enhancing the lives of our community's women and girls. With site visits and immersive sessions, we're not just raising awareness of the challenges women and girls face, but also fostering the resources and leaders to address them.
ABOUT Women Inspiring Philanthropy
The Women Inspiring Philanthropy initiative classes are mission-focused with guest speakers, field trips, community exploration and a goal that each person ends the year with a personal giving plan, experience in group-decision making regarding grants, an understanding of what it means to be a thoughtful Board member, a better understanding of gender equity, racial equity and the intersection of race and gender, as well as an interest in continuing to engage with Women’s Fund in new ways.
Mission: The Women Inspiring Philanthropy initiative is expanding the number of women in our community who are connected to the agencies in our community bringing social change that improves the lives of women and girls in our community.
Vision: The Women Inspiring Philanthropy initiative is connecting women with issues impacting the women and girls in our community and the organizations aiding them. Through education, a personal philanthropy plan, and respectful conversation with a variety of women we will develop philanthropic leaders for years to come.
Class Size: 15 -20 women ages 23 and older
Timeline: Once per month for 10 months beginning in September (no class in July or December) First Thursday of each month. First class begins September and ends with a graduation in June.
Session length: Two hours – 3pm -5 pm
Personal donation to the program: $250 ($200 goes to giving fund to be awarded to a charity at the end of the sessions. $50 is used for any expenses for the program.)
Commitment: Participant and participant employer commitment required.
We are looking for women who are curious, open-minded and interested in:
- Exploring issues impacting women and girls in our community
- Awareness of Nonprofit Organizations serving our community
- Evaluate and award grant
- Encourage leadership skills and participation, learn protocols, and inspire activism
- Have vigorous, thoughtful, and respectful conversations
- Create a personal giving plan
- Have fun and create lasting relationships!
If you are interested in the class beginning September 2025, please send in your application to Katie Braswell, Vice President by July 31, 2025.
