Join us to celebrate an incredible year of impact and award grants to our newest Community Partners! Through the contributions of our members and community, we will award an incredible $316,000 to eight organizations providing critical housing support services in San Diego County. Don't miss the celebration as we toast the contributions of our members […]
SDWF is proud to be one of co-sponsors for this incredible virtual conversation on "Shattering the Barriers That Still Hold Women Back at Work" by the Workplace Equity & Civility Initiative, a joint venture between Lawyers Club Of San Diego, the National Conflict Resolution Center, and The San Diego Union-Tribune. Join us on June 23rd […]
June is Pride Month and we're proud to feature The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center), recipient of funds in our Cycle 17 grants supporting homeless youth and Cycle 20 grants supporting refugees, asylees and asylum seekers, at our next Community Partner Connection event on June 30th. In 2017, we awarded funds to The […]
The San Diego Women's Foundation is proud to be a Community Partner organization supporting The National Conflict Resolution Center's A Path Forward Series. Join us for Boss Ladies: A Frank Conversation About Women's Rise to Power and the Struggle to Keep It, the next event in the series on Thursday, July 22 from 5:00 - […]
The San Diego Women’s Foundation is proud to host a philanthropic education event featuring two incredible collective giving organizations practicing trust-based philanthropy: Impact 100 Seattle and Impact 100 Richmond.
Our conversation will explore how to assess grant applications, measure impact, and implement trust-based philanthropy within the framework of collective giving.
Joining us are experts who will share their approach to unrestricted and multi-year grants in their respective organizations:
Melissa West – Impact 100 Seattle, Grants Chair
Talley Baratka – Impact 100 Richmond, Founder
Carol Anne Baker Lajoie – Impact 100 Richmond, Leadership Chair
Must register in advance to attend - Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.
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 Membership Committee is responsible for outreach to local women and enhancing the current member experience. The committee provides and promotes engagement opportunities for members and works to build passion and inspiration through their involvement. Meetings: Monthly First Wednesday from 12:00PM – 1:00PM Julie McKay, Chair and Tiffany Ayres, Vice-Chair
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is responsible for overseeing SDWF efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization and broader community. The Committee will utilize a DEI lens to recommend changes to SDWF operations and procedures. Meetings: Monthly Third Tuesday from 3:00PM – 4:00PM Cindi Hill, Chair and Bridget Strickland, Vice-Chair
The Membership Committee is responsible for outreach to local women and enhancing the current member experience. The committee provides and promotes engagement opportunities for members and works to build passion and inspiration through their involvement. Meetings: Monthly First Wednesday from 12:00PM – 1:00PM Julie McKay, Chair and Tiffany Ayres, Vice-Chair
