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How You Can Help

How You Can Help

Do a Little or Do a Lot. It’s Your Choice.

One of the things we are proudest of at SDWF is our “no-guilt” factor.

Do a Little…

The San Diego Women’s Foundation members commit to making their annual contribution and voting on final grant recipients. Every member has one vote. We do no fundraising. We have no obligatory meetings.

Do a Lot…

Members wishing additional involvement are encouraged to serve on one or more of our six committees. For more information or to join a committee please email sdwf@sdfoundation.org.

How You Can Help

Our Committees

Education Committee

This group designs the programs that ensure we have the information and education needed to be effective philanthropists.
Committee Chairs: Valerie Jacobs   Colleen Krause

Finance Committee

This committee develops the budget and maintains financial accountability for the organization.
Committee Chair: AJ Frank

Grants Committee

This diverse committee develops and implements a grants process, assesses the impact of previous awards, and continues ongoing and productive relationships with our community partners. The Grants Committee has three separate teams, each with its own focus and chair: Discovery Team, Implementation Team, and Impact Team.
Committee Chair: Catherine Blair

Membership Committee

This committee plans the strategy and activities to attract new members and to serve the needs of current members. This committee has two teams: recruitment and stewardship.
Committee Chair: Marjorie O’Malley

Nominating & Governance Committee

This group monitors our bylaws and standing orders to ensure our organization and its leadership are working appropriately and effectively.
Committee Chair: Erica Ueland

Want to help in other ways?

Here are some ideas…
SDWF welcomes additional support for special needs throughout the year. These include:

  • Individual member (angel) gifts
  • Additional contributions to the Endowment
  • Project sponsorships
  • Honorary or memorial gifts
  • Planned giving
  • Employee matching funds

Contact Tracy Johnson, Director at tracy@sdfoundation.org or 619-814-1374 for more information.