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…
During our “Un-Book Club” on July 13, 2020, Rebecca Leber-Gottberg, with Rediscovered Books, facilitated a fun and interesting conversation around the latest books of all kinds. Below is a list of what was recommended by both Rediscovered books and our members. If you are interested in us continuing to have these types of events –…
At IWCF, we encourage our members to be mindful of their health and the health of their families. In that regard, our Board and committees are holding all necessary meetings over Zoom or conference call; we have cancelled our Annual meeting and rescheduled it for September in conjunction with our Anniversary Party; and we are…
We are grieved by the senseless murder of George Floyd. His death, and the deaths of so many others, shine a light on the systemic racism and inequity in our country. We want to be clear in condemning these recent acts of police brutality and violence. They represent a disregard for basic human rights that…
9454 W Fairview Ave, Suite 120 Boise, ID 83704 You can best access the office from the west side of the business complex (from Linda Vista Lane). Go to the very back of the complex and turn right (before the fence). Look for Suite 120 on the right (our name is on the door). Click…
McCall Public Library: McCall Library Gallery – $30,000 for Cultural Arts View Video! As part of the McCall Library Expansion Project, a 101 linear foot art exhibition venue space with free public access will be constructed. The gallery will provide a unique venue for local artists and students to share their art, open opportunities to…
Boise Rock School Venue Completion: Boise Rock School – $30,000 Click Here to View Video! Boise Rock School will complete the last portion of their new building remodel, transforming a 2,500 square foot storage space into an all-ages venue. Boise does not currently have a dedicated all-ages arts venue and Boise Rock School believes this…
“Global Lounge Commons Marketplace”: Global Lounge – $30,000 Global Lounge will create the Global Lounge Outdoor Market, an art-infused outdoor gathering space. The pop-up market will attract consumers seeking experiences with global flavor and foster relationships across communities. The target audience are low-income, refugee, and immigrant populations who will benefit the most through new economic…
Ada Soil & Water Conservation District: Treasure Valley Pollinator Project — $20,000 The Treasure Valley Pollinator Project will plant 64,000 flowering species specifically chosen for encouraging pollinators, and provide education to thousands of community members about what makes a pollinator habitat successful. Funds will support a part-time entomologist to provide field day education, assist in pollinator…