A Membership Why By Jillian Huang (reprinted from Fall 2023) I joined IWCF in 2012. Over the years, I have treasured my membership for different reasons, including being a philanthropist, pooling my money with other women for a common purpose, learning more about the needs in our community, and giving to organizations in our six…
Six C’s of Women’s Giving Given as Board Moment of Inspiration by Susan Smith (Summer 2024, reprinted) At IWCF’s May 2024 Board Meeting, Susan shared some key messages from the 2009 Women’s Giving Circle: Reflection From The Founders. The study includes interviews with 18 women founders of giving circles. Many of the giving circle founders reported…
Planned Giving By Laura Simic, IWCF Investment Committee Member (Summer 2024, reprinted) In my 38 years as a philanthropy professional working with donors and nonprofit institutions, my favorite thing has been facilitating planned giving. Call me a planned giving nerd–I’ll admit it! I really get excited about how such gifts are good for the donors…