The Programs Committee works to educate, inform and inspire our members and guests through customized programs. This committee works with the Membership Committee to enhance the SDWF experience. Meetings: Monthly First Monday from 12:00PM – 1:00PM Signe von Verdo, Chair and Leigh Hartman, Vice-Chair
The Development Committee supports the mission of SDWF through fundraising efforts, working closely with staff leadership to develop and implement plans for sustainability and growth. Development efforts include individual and corporate giving, as well as grant funding. Meetings: Monthly First Monday from 1:00PM – 2:00PM Michelle Candland, Chair
The Collaboration Committee seeks to increase our impact by partnering with other philanthropic funders. Separate from the annual grants process, investment opportunities are identified by a committee of contributing SDWF members, who pay $500 in additional dues towards the collaborative grants pool. Meetings: Monthly from September – June Dale Spector, Chair and Danica Zupic, Vice-Chair
June is Pride Month and we're proud to partner with The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) to host this training as part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events series. The training will cover a range of topics related to gender identity; including, social, political and historical constructs of gender, nonbinary terminology and […]
Join us on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 for a Welcome Back Celebration, our first in-person event in two years! At this special event we will celebrate the power of collective philanthropy, welcome back our members and community, honor the impact of our Community Partners, and announce our next grants focus area! ALL are welcome! 4:30 PM: Doors […]
The San Diego Women's Foundation is proud to partner with the National Conflict Resolution Center on this important event series. Join this in-person conversation or national livestream to discover ideas for countering intolerance . REGISTRATION IS FREE. About this event Shared Differences: A Conversation About Antisemitism & Islamophobia image 5:00 pm - Doors Open 5:30 […]
Join us to learn more about the benefits and engagement opportunities that come with your SDWF membership! Part informative, part social, this morning event will provide opportunities to meet and connect with some of our amazing SDWF members. This event is primarily intended for new SDWF members.sa0 Please note that this event is not open […]
Join us for a happy hour on October 19 to connect with passionate women who care about their community! SDWF members and their guests are welcome at this Neighborhood Connection, hosted in La Jolla at the home of SDWF member Janice Kurth. Please note that this event is only open to SDWF members and their […]
The group formerly known as the "Young Philanthropists" has rebranded as the Adventuring Philanthropists, with the goal of creating more exciting social engagement opportunities for everyone regardless of age. This group is geared towards women who want to explore San Diego and engage in the community in a more casual setting. Join us for a […]
An unequal distribution of educational opportunities, financial and educational resources, and digital assets has created a widening gap in educational outcomes for under-resourced populations, and the COVID pandemic has exacerbated learning loss in these communities. In June 2023, SDWF will award unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations working to combat learning loss and educational disparities for children […]
