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Dates to Remember
 
The Trina Fund Benefit Concert
October 29, 2016

Women's Fund Grant Seekers'  Workshop
November 3, 2016
 
Preliminary Grant Applications Due
January 6, 2017 | 4:00 pm

Women's Fund Board of Directors 
Sara Micheletti|President
Amy Van Straten|Secretary/Treasurer
Beth Davis
Sarah Dressel
Janelle Fuhrmann
Jenny Haas
Kris Hietpas
Lori Hoersch
Neely Pinnock
Irene Strohbeen
Marjorie Sutter
Gina Vanden Heuvel



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Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region 
October E-News

The Trina Fund Benefit Concert
Peridot & the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 7:30 pm
Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Appleton
Enjoy a night of great music at the Lawrence Memorial Chapel with the band, Peridot, and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra. They are coming together for your listening pleasure to benefit a great cause. Net proceeds from the event will go to The Trina Fund, a fund within the Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region. 
 
The Trina Fund was established by Trina Reynolds, the mother of Peridot band member, Hillary Reynolds. "This a very meaningful and personal event to me. I wanted to do something to bring the community together within the realm of music, during breast cancer awareness month while honoring my incredibly brave mother who passed away from breast cancer complications five years ago, this October." 
 
The Trina Fund helps female residents of Wisconsin diagnosed with breast cancer obtain the best possible care, including, but not limited to, travel to accredited cancer treatment centers throughout the United States. 

Tickets are $25 and advanced purchase is recommended. 
        

Matching Gift Opportunity to 
Support Mental Health

There is still time to make a gift to the Women's Fund. Help us raise $15,000 by December 1 and the J. J. Keller Foundation will donate an additional $15,000 for for mental health grantmaking. Please donate today.
   

Luncheon Photos

      
View photos from the 2016 Women's Fund Luncheon on our Facebook page. Don't forget to like our page while you are there to stay up to date on the latest news.
 
Women's Fund Grant Seekers' Workshop
Thursday, November 3, 2016
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Presentation and Q & A
10:00 am - 11:00 am - (Optional) Networking & Collaboration
4455 West Lawrence Street, Appleton
The Women's Fund is hosting a workshop for nonprofits wishing to apply for funding for the 2017 grant cycle. Attendance is strongly encouraged as information about new funding priorities will be presented along with tips and tricks for writing a successful application.

Who Should Attend?
  • Nonprofits with projects, programs, or work addressing at least one of the following Women's Fund priorities (New for 2017): 
    • Young adult economic security
    • Mental health and wellness
Only Programs addressing these two priority areas are eligible for 2017 Project Grants. Attend the workshop to learn how your organization might qualify.
  • Nonprofits who would like to better understand the Women's Fund grantmaking process and what makes a successful application.
  • Nonprofits who have questions about the different grant opportunities available through the Women's Fund.
  • Nonprofits providing service to women and girls in Outagamie, Calumet, Waupaca, Shawano and northern Winnebago counties.  
The Women's Fund highly encourages and gives funding priority to collaborative programs and partnerships among organizations. The workshop will include an optional time from 10 am - 11 am for organizations to talk with the executive director and network with other nonprofits. Please bring business cards to share. This will be a great time to start or continue conversations about collaboration and partnerships.
Updated Grant Guidelines and application forms are available on our
RSVP: Space is limited, reserve your spot now.

All the details and information about how to apply can be found on our website.

New Fund Announced

We are pleased to welcome the Ruth Haviland Fund for Women & Girls to our family of funds. This unrestricted fund has been established to fulfill community needs by supporting women and girls.

Ruth has a long history with the Women's Fund. She was the Executive Director of the Community Foundation and one of the leading forces behind the creation of the Women's Fund. As a Founding Donor, she has seen the Women's Fund go through many changes to evolve into what it is today. Thank you for your continued support!

If you would like to support the Women's Fund by establishing a fund in your name or in honor of a loved one, call Becky Boulanger at 920.702.7617.
        

National Philanthropy Day
November 18, 2016 | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Liberty Hall, Kimberly
Celebrate philanthropy and attend professional development workshops led by nationally recognized presenters. Choose to stay for the  luncheon honoring outstanding philanthropists, professionals and volunteers in Northeast Wisconsin. A panel discussion and social time will follow.

Register or learn more about National Philanthropy Day here.
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