New sWIFT Masthead Dec2012

New & Returning Members: 
Amy Laurel
Laura Maniec
Andre
a Smith
Ruth Samuelson

Member Referrals: 
Dianne Bailey
Paula Broadwell
Deborah Majewski
Sonja Nichols

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WIF Begins 13th Season of Grant Making
by Susan Patterson

If it's September, it's kick-off time for WIF's grant process, our 13th season of grant making.


About 50 WIF members will be part of the grant review process this year.
Grants Chair Lisa Miller w/ committee members Pearl Houck & Caroline Grier Kraich

Led by Chair Lisa Miller and Incoming Chair Kathleen O'Bannon, the Grants Committee has team leaders for each of the five areas in which WIF makes grants. This year's team leaders are: Sandy James Gordon and Laurie Schwartz, Arts and Culture; Anne Perper and Mary Sherrill Ware, Education; Linda Martin and Juanita Wade, Environment; Kari Kalgren and Gina Lawrence, Health; and Rose Herring and Pearl Houck, Human Services.

New to the Grants Committee this year and for the first time ever: WIF co-founder Mary Lou Babb.

Grants Committee members will gather next week for the official launch, just as the LOI (Letter of Inquiry) door opens. Committee members will get an overview of the year's schedule and process and will have time to discuss impactful grant making.

Eileen Fisher Fall Celebration Sale to Benefit WIF
Want to do a little something good for yourself while doing a lot of good for the Women's Impact Fund? We are excited to announce a special fundraising partnership between Eileen Fisher and WIF. On Saturday, September 26, Eileen Fisher is designating a percentage of all store and online sales during their Fall Celebration Sale to Women's Impact Fund!

Come down to the Phillips Place store on Saturday, September 26, and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to WIF. Membership information will be shared with customers who shop at the Eileen Fisher store at Phillips Place that day - what a great way to reach out and share our story with others.

Don't miss out on the WCGN National Leadership Forum

With the WCGN National Leadership Forum quickly approaching, you will want to make sure you are part of it. Join WIF as we are elevated to a national stage, creating an invaluable experience for all involved. Experience Amazing Programming! Expert Panelists! Networking! Darla Moore!

WCGN is offering a variety of wonderful a la carte options featuring the new all-day Friday option! This new selection has limited space available.  Events take place from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, including plenary breakfast, "Founders Panel" lunch, all breakout events, and the "Uptown Museum Bus Tour". Dinner is NOT included.

Please click
here for more information for all of the a la carte options and more about the full conference.

Want to volunteer at the conference?

Please consider volunteering for the event as we still have some great opportunities left to be part of the Queens' Court. Offered only to WIF members, this opportunity gains you full access to the entire conference for volunteering just 4 hours of your time. Please click
here for more information and to register.

Volunteering is a great way to get involved. To see what opportunities are available please click
here. For more information, contact Amy Lovett ([email protected]) or Mary Sherrill Ware ([email protected]).
UPCOMING EVENTS!

September 10, 2015

Fall Social Event:
"Farm to Table"
SOLD OUT!

We are at capacity, so you must have preregistered to attend -- there is no ability to accommodate walk-ins at the event.

October 6, 2015

"Intro to WIF Grant Making" Conference Call
12:00 Noon
Dial-in number: 712-775-7031
Access code: 299-315-264#
All are Welcome!

October 15-17, 2015
WCGN National Leadership Forum
Ballantyne Hotel
Registration info here

October 28, 2015
Member Recruitment Event
Details to Follow - Save the Date!   
For more information on all upcoming WIF events,