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Huge congratulations to SDWF members Rosette Garcia, Julie Roland, and Keshia Javis-Jones for being recognized by Senator Catherine Blakespear as 2025 Women Who Inspire!
This well-deserved recognition celebrates their incredible leadership, dedication, and the lasting impact they’ve made in our community. We couldn’t be prouder of these incredible women!
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As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re excited to share stories like Alicia’s that highlight the heart of SDWF and the powerful connections that make this community so special. Alicia Foster is a founding member, past president, and has served on multiple committees with SDWF. Her contributions, from supporting new organizations to helping grow the SDWF endowment, are
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Happy 25th Anniversary The San Diego Women's Foundation! Grateful for the opportunity to have met one of my closets friends, Alicia Foster, through SDWF. Alicia is a gift to any organization she chooses to engage. #forevergrateful
Gail Vetter, & you as well, my friend! And, our friend Cindy Olmstead, together with 97 other friends & colleagues! #SDWF25yearsstrong
With only three days left until our 2025 Fellowship Program application closes, we are sharing Ana Magdaleno's experience as a first-year Fellowship member.
Ana, Annual Giving Manager at Promises2Kids, is passionate about advocating for and empowering the Latinx community, emphasizing the importance of representation, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring that voices are heard and celebra
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Get to know our first-year Fellowship members as they share their thoughts on the SDWF Fellowship Program and offer advice to those thinking of applying.
Meet Zhenxi Zhong, Development Manager at Urban Corps of San Diego, whose past work experience provides unique global perspective on how grassroots nonprofits can make a difference in the community and the world.
The SDWF 2025 Fellowship Applicat
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Valerie Jacobs is a founding member, past president, former fellowship mentor, and has served on multiple committees with SDWF. Like many of our members, Valerie joined SDWF to make a positive impact on the community, but didn’t anticipate the lifelong friendships she would form along the way. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and International Women's Day, we'll be sharing stories like Valerie
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Great photo and great gal!
Valerie has been an inspiration to me from the moment I met her
We’re excited to introduce our first-year Fellowship members and hear what they have to say about the SDWF Fellowship Program and their advice for future applicants.
Meet Emily Bell, Project Specialist at Rady Children’s Chadwich Center, who has worked within a variety of areas including homeless services, maternal and child health, interpersonal violence, and child welfare.
The SDWF 2025 Fellowsh
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Get to know our first-year Fellowship members as they share their thoughts on the SDWF Fellowship Program and offer advice to those thinking of applying.
Meet Jena Ralls, Development Manager at Moonlight Cultural Foundation, who is passionate about the arts and their unique ability to facilitate healing, self-expression, and community engagement.
The SDWF 2025 Fellowship Application is open until
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Last night, we gathered to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the SDWF Fellowship Program! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all those who have supported and helped shape this incredible program over the years.
A special shoutout to Cohort 8 for their outstanding work in organizing this memorable event.
We're also excited to announce that applications are now open for Coh
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Last night, we gathered for the second event in our series celebrating 25 years of the San Diego Women’s Foundation! A heartfelt thank you to our event host, Nancy Spector, and co-host, Dale Spector. So grateful for the chance to connect with our members and founders, and continue this incredible journey together. Here’s to many more years of making a difference through the power of pooled philant
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I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there, it looks as though it was s very special gathering!
Such a beautiful evening celebrating 25 years of impact! Grateful to be part of this amazing community and excited for all the future holds.
Thank you to everyone who joined our Adventuring Philanthropists group for a fun-filled Trivia Night last week! Cheers to great memories, friendly competition, and a night full of laughter and connection!
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the first Connected in Community: SDWF 25th Anniversary Gathering last week! It was truly special to see SDWF members and founders come together to reflect on our rich history, share stories of impact, and celebrate the exciting future ahead.
A heartfelt thank you to our Founding President Linda Katz for graciously opening her home to us!
We hope to s
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The brilliant legacy of changing lives is being carried forward. Our community is in good hands.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our partner Monarch School San Diego at our Holiday Party with a Purpose last week! Special thanks to SDWF Board Member Rosette Garcia for hosting us in her home in Rancho Santa Fe.
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Looks beautiful