The San Diego Women's Foundation is celebrating 20 years of connection, community and impact in 2020 - and we think that's worth celebrating! Join us for this gathering of current and past members, to celebrate our past and look to the future. We'll raise a glass to our impact, and share the very first look [...]
This members-only training is required for anyone planning to participate in site visits. Trainers Marnie Klein and Janice Kurth will provide all the necessary information to effectively evaluate the organizations – no prior experience necessary! After the training, members will meet in teams to visit their assigned sites. **If you are unable to attend this in-person [...]
SDWF Virtual Learning Series: The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego has surveyed more than 400 San Diego nonprofits in an effort to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local nonprofits’ ability to meet community need. The recently-released findings show that our nonprofit neighbors have been hard-hit by this epidemic, in terms [...]
Join us virtually to celebrate the lifechanging work of our newest Community Partners! Through the contributions of our members and a funding partnership with The San Diego Foundation, SDWF is awarding an all-time high of $380,000 to eight organizations serving refugees, asylees and asylum seekers in San Diego County. Don't miss the celebration as we [...]
Our upcoming grants cycle will provide support to nonprofit organizations working to break down housing barriers in San Diego County. In advance of our application launch, we're kicking off a three-part education series to learn more about the affordable housing landscape and funding gaps in our community. Join us for a facilitated conversation with representatives [...]
Join us on November 5 as we learn about a county-wide initiative to prevent homelessness by providing critically needed rental assistance to individuals impacted by layoffs and reduced work hours. This event will feature representatives from three key organizations involved in the Worker Assistance Initiative: Nathan Fletcher | San Diego County Board of Supervisors Nancy Sasaki | United Way of [...]
The Grantseekers Forum provides an opportunity for prospective nonprofit applicants to learn more about SDWF’s Cycle 21 guidelines, our selection process and how to apply. All grantseekers are strongly encouraged to attend! You can view the grant guidelines here. Because space is limited, we ask that only one representative per organization RSVP.
Join fellow SDWF members to celebrate the holiday season - virtually! Catch up with members you know and get to know friends you have yet to meet. This year we are putting a fun twist on our annual Holiday Party by hosting a virtual get-together featuring an interactive mixology lesion with SDWF member Carolyn Konecki! Members [...]
This members-only training is required to participate in Letter of Inquiry (LOI) review. LOI review is the first stage in SDWF's annual grants selection process and volunteers are needed to assess whether applicants meet basic grant guidelines. SDWF Trainers will provide all the necessary knowledge to effectively evaluate applications - no prior experience is necessary! [...]
