Our fall service day encourages members to join us in support of the Snake River Water Keepers Boise River clean-up! Snake River Water Keepers is a 2024 IWCF Pooled Grant Beneficiary! Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Please direct questions to Susan Smith, iwcfsusan@gmail.com Friends and family are welcome! Friday, October 25, 2025 3:00…
“Shaping our Future: Nonprofit Trends, Challenges, and the Power of Giving in Southwest Idaho” Bring a friend and learn how Idaho’s growth and change affects the needs of our community. Our panel discussion will explore the successes and challenges the nonprofit sector is facing and how individuals and giving circles can join alongside local nonprofits…
Our education event will recognize Women’s History Month with a panel talk on “Facts and Effects of Current Legislative Policies on Women.” We are focusing on educating members and guests on “facts and effects,” not on opinions or political leanings. Because we will be talking about legislation already passed, our panelists will use their expertise…
This committee meeting will cover the ins and outs of evaluating the grant proposals that you will be assigned to review in your interest area. We will discuss what can make a proposal more impactful and what may indicate some red flags needing further review. Our goal of this meeting is to give us the…
On January 18, 2024, many IWCF members and guests braved icy roads and winter weather to attend the first IWCF educational event of the year. They would not be disappointed. Shaila Buckley, the founder of Shaila Buckley Law and law partner, Rachel Murphy, shared essential information about estate planning in a clear and easily understood…
Have you considered joining the IWCF Grants Committee? Are you interested in learning about how IWCF selects the grant proposals on the ballot each year? Join us for an informative lunchtime meeting for members who are interested in potentially serving on the IWCF 2025 Grants Committee. We will share more about the process and how…
Mark your calendars for our annual fun-filled holiday party! We will be celebrating this year with our fellow members and friends in person at Hillcrest Country Club. Please join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar. $30/person. Guests welcome! Register Here. Please RSVP by November 28. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6:00 – 8:00…
“Meeting the Need for Affordable Housing for Seniors” – November 8, 2023 An overflow crowd of 72 members and guests learned of the complex nature of providing affordable housing for a growing demographic of seniors in Idaho, who, for many reasons, find themselves needing assistance with a place to call home. Adrienne Lane-Martin, IWCF…
Save the date for this evening education event featuring a panel of local professionals in the mental health sector. A recent CDC press release states “Nearly 3 in 5 (57%) U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 – double that of boys, representing a nearly 60% increase and the highest level reported…
Join us in celebrating 22 years of educated philanthropy and collective giving in Southwestern Idaho! Connect with fellow members and new guests while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar. Remarks and recognition of IWCF members at 6:15 p.m. Guests are welcome! Monday, September 12, 2022 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Home of Arlene McCarthy Eagle,…