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Same Summer Social, New Location!
We've made a venue change for this year's Summer Social, but everything else stays the same.
Instead of gathering at Southwestern College, we'll now be celebrating at the San Diego Foundation in Liberty Station on Tuesday, August 25.
We're looking forward to an evening of great conversations, new connections, and kicking off another exciting year together.
We hope to see you there!
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Please join us in welcoming our new Board President, Rochelle "Rocky" Hershfield!
A member of SDWF since 2016, Rocky has been an active leader and volunteer across the organization. She has served on numerous committees, including the Discovery, Inquiry & Guidelines (DIG) Committee and the Fellowship Committee, where she has mentored Fellows and helped research future grants topics. Her dedication to learning, collaboration, and community has made a lasting impact on SDWF.
When asked about her SDWF journey, here's what Rocky had to say:
"Being a part of this organization has opened my eyes and expanded my understanding of what it means to work on a team of like-minded, smart women who want to improve their community and help others. I knew nothing about collective philanthropy before I came to SDWF. To me, caring and compassion were writing checks at the end of the year to nonprofit organizations I believed in. Important, yes, but not the whole picture. I've learned so much being in SDWF, and I appreciate all the membership does collectively and what each member does individually."
As we begin a new fiscal year, we're excited for all that's ahead under Rocky's leadership. We're grateful to have such a thoughtful, dedicated leader guiding SDWF into this next chapter, and we look forward to another year of learning, connection, and collective impact together.
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The future of SDWF is in good hands!
Our incoming Board members recently came together for orientation, and we're excited to officially welcome Kristine Kappel, Kelly Wilkinson, and Ruth Tadesse to our Board of Directors.
Thank you for stepping into this leadership role. We're excited to learn from your unique perspectives and work alongside you as we begin this next chapter together.
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San Diego Magazine's Celebrating Women Awards are back, and we're proud to see leaders from the San Diego Women's Foundation community recognized among this year's nominees.
Congratulations to:
Nadia Farjood Campillo Farjood on her nomination for Military + Public Service Rising Star
Carolyn Taylor on her nomination for Finance Pioneer
Tonya Torosian on her nomination for Nonprofit Pioneer
We're proud to celebrate each of you and the meaningful contributions you're making across San Diego.
Be sure to cast your vote and show your support for these incredible women!
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There's something special about visiting a community partner's space and seeing firsthand the difference they're making in our community.
Yesterday, SDWF members gathered at Bayside Community Center's Environmental Learning Center to create seed mandalas and learn about how Bayside is strengthening the Linda Vista community.
From providing community garden plots where families can grow fresh fruits and vegetables to offering garden therapy for youth and seniors, the garden is much more than a green space. It's a place where neighbors connect, learn, and grow together. It's also the first community garden located within an existing City of San Diego park, creating a model for communities across the region.
Thank you to the Bayside team for welcoming us and sharing your inspiring work. We look forward to continuing to learn from and support our incredible community partners.
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Congratulations to Cohort 9 on completing the Fellowship Program!
Over the past two years, Emily Bell, Ana Magdaleno, Jena Ralls, Ruth Tadesse, and Zhenzi Zhong have grown as leaders, strengthened our community, and made a lasting impact on SDWF.
As part of their cohort project, they surveyed our membership to better understand what members value most and identify opportunities to strengthen the SDWF experience. Their research revealed a desire for more meaningful opportunities to connect, inspiring the creation of Love Your Community, a new annual day of service that will launch in the coming fiscal year.
Thank you, Emily, Ana, Jena, Ruth, and Zz, for your dedication, thoughtfulness, and commitment to strengthening our community. We are so grateful for everything you've contributed to SDWF, and we can't wait to see what you'll accomplish next.
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