San Diego Womens Foundation

SDWF Site Visit Training (Members Only)
2019-02-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The San Diego Foundation – Hoffman Room, 2580 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
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 training but would still like to participate in site visits, a webinar recording will be offered. Please register and select the webinar option, and we will send you further details.**
Any SDWF member can participate in site visits, unless you have a conflict of interest with an organization being considered for funding. SDWF staff will send the list of organizations to all registered prior to the training.
If you were unable to participate in proposal review due to a conflict, you may be able to participate in site visits now – please let us know if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT DATES
March 11 – April 4: Site Visits by Member Teams
April 10: Site Visit Evaluation Deadline
April 16: Site Visit Report & Ballot Selection Meeting (5:30 PM at TSDF)

SDWF Proposal Review & Site Visit Selection Meeting (Members Only)
2019-02-13 17:30 - 19:30 | The San Diego Foundation – Hoffman Room, 2580 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
At this members-only event we will discuss Grant Proposals up for debate.
Any SDWF member can attend, but only those who participated in the grants process thus far are eligible to vote. This includes DIG participation, LOI Review, and Proposal Review.
Any member who has a conflict of interest will be asked to step out of the room while that organization is being discussed.
To review the list of organizations submitting proposals, contact stephaniec@sdfoundation.org.

Human Trafficking: A Survivor's Perspective
2019-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Marsh & McLennan Agency -Community Conference, 9171 Towne Centre Dr., Ste 100, San Diego, CA, 92122
Join us on January 22 as we dive deeper into our 2019 grants topic: human trafficking intervention, prevention and recovery.
We are honored to feature Lived Experienced expert of Domestic Sex Trafficking and educator Ebony Jones at this event. Ebony is the founder of Living Beyond and a certified Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Consultant and Trainer, and is herself a survivor of domestic sex trafficking in San Diego County.
At this candid conversation about the factors that contribute to sex trafficking in our community, Ebony will share her expertise and experience and invite us to think critically about how we can be part of the solution.
Tickets are $15 and this event is open to SDWF members, their guests and the broader community.

SDWF Proposal Review Training (Members Only)
2019-01-08 12:00 - 14:00 | San Diego Foundation, 2508 Historic Decatur Road ##200, San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106
This members-only training is required for anyone planning to participate in proposal review.
Trainers Janice Kurth and Marnie Klein will provide all the necessary information to effectively evaluate applications – no prior experience necessary! After the training, members will meet in teams to review and score their assigned proposals.

**If you are unable to attend this in-person training but would still like to participate in proposal review, an online training will be offered. Please register and select the online training option, and we will send you further details.**
Any SDWF member can participate in proposal review, unless you have a conflict of interest with an organization being considered for funding. For a list of those organizations, please contact Stephaniec@sdfoundation.org.

IMPORTANT DATES
January 15 – February 6: Teams will meet to review proposals (each team will meet once during this timeframe)
February 6: Scores must be submitted online by Team Lead
February 13: Proposal Review & Site Visit Selection Meeting (5:30 PM at TSDF)

SDWF Holiday Party with a Purpose (Members Only)
2018-12-05 18:00 - 20:00
Join fellow SDWF members to celebrate the holiday season! Catch up with members you know and get to know friends you have yet to meet. SDWF Board Member Carolyn Konecki is generously hosting this celebration at her home in Point Loma.
This year we will feature and celebrate the work of Cycle 18 Community Partner The AjA Project, whose photography programming transforms the lives of youth in our community. Click here for an inspiring look at their “Find Your Voice” program.
The AjA Project has a need for DSLR cameras and photography supplies for their programming. We invite SDWF members to make a gift to AjA on their website here, or to bring a monetary gift or gift certificate to Nelson Photo on the night of the party.

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served; dress is festive casual.
Members only, must register to attend! Email Stephaniec@sdfoundation.org to register.

SDWF Grants Kickoff: a conversation with Summer Stephan
2018-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | AMN Healthcare, 12400 High Bluff Dr., San Diego, CA 92130, San Diego, CA, 92130, US
As SDWF embarks on a grants cycle to combat human trafficking in our region, join us to learn why this is such a critical issue and how we can make a difference.
San Diego is one of the top regions in the country for sex and labor trafficking. Learn about this critical issue in general and the specific struggles that San Diego faces in ending this crisis.

Featured speaker Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney, will join us to explain who is affected by human trafficking, which organizations and agencies are working to end the crisis, and how SDWF funds and efforts can make a difference.
We can make a difference. Join us to learn how.
SDWF members, their guests and anyone interested in learning more are invited to attend this critically engaging evening!

*Please note that this event is not open to our nonprofit partners or to anyone planning to apply for grant funding.*
Register HERE!

Getting to Know SDWF
2018-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Women’s Foundation, 2508 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Join us to learn more about the San Diego Women’s Foundation, meet some of our amazing members and hear from Bayside Community Center, one of our nonprofit partners. If you’ve been considering SDWF membership or would just like to know more, please come to connect and learn what makes SDWF different.
Over the summer, we will launch our next grants cycle to fund programs to combat human trafficking in San Diego County. If you would like to learn how YOU can help change lives in our community, join us to learn more! This fun, informal gathering will explore what happens when inspiration meets dedication – changing a community in countless and critical ways.
Wine and light appetizers will be served.
Anyone interested in learning more about SDWF membership is encouraged to RSVP NOW and attend.
Please note that this event is not open to our nonprofit partners.

Building Bridges: SDWF 18th Annual Grants Celebration
2018-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92110, San Diego, CA, 92110, US
Women can do more than Woman!
Members of the San Diego Women’s Foundation have been changing our community for 18 years. Join us for an evening of inspiration as we celebrate the power of women in philanthropy!
During this special program, we will showcase the impact of our currently funded Community Partners and announce $200,000 in new grantmaking.

Renowned San Diego storyteller Alyce Smith-Cooper will join us to share her talents and wisdom. She will help us understand how telling our OWN stories can build powerful bridges.
ALL are welcome at this inspirational evening!
6:00 – 6:45 : Hosted cocktail hour, catered by Casa Guadalajara
6:45 – 8:00 : Speaking program and grant awards
8:00 – 8:30 : Coffee and conversation

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Vicki Baron | LPL Financial

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options?
There is ample free parking in Old Town, including a lot right across the street from Cygnet. We always encourage you to carpool!
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, we will have your name on our registration lists.
Can I purchase a ticket at the event?
If the event is not sold out, you will be able to register at the event. If at all possible, please register in advance so that we have an accurate guest count.
Hasn’t this event been free in the past?
It has, but we decided to charge a nominal fee to ensure that membership dues are funding our grants, endowment and educational programming. The $35 registration fee does not cover the per-person cost of this event.
Are sponsorship opportunities still available?
Yes! Please contact Katie Sawyer at katies@sdfoundation.org for sponsorship details.

SDWF Neighborhood Connection (Members & Their Guests)
2018-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Rancho Santa Fe – Private Home
Join us on May 9 to connect with like-hearted women who are passionate about their community!
SDWF members and their guests are welcome at this informal Neighborhood Connection, hosted in Rancho Santa Fe by SDWF member Connie Matsui.
Share ideas and perspectives over a glass of wine – RSVP today!
Please note that this gathering is open to members and women interested in learning more about SDWF membership, but is not open to Community Partners or nonprofit staff. Networking for fundraising purposes is prohibited at all SDWF events.

Exclusive Learning Opportunity: The Full Cost of Change
2018-04-19 17:30 - 19:30 | San Diego Foundation, 2508 Historic Decatur Road ##200, San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106
The Full Cost of Change: Savvy philanthropy in a changing community landscape
An exclusive learning opportunity provided by San Diego Grantmakers for members of Social Venture Partners, the San Diego Women’s Foundation and Women Give San Diego.
We all want our investments to make a difference.But there are pieces sorely missing for nonprofits on the front lines, and our funding system has not adapted to changing needs. Be a savvy funder, leader and agent for change and learn about the full cost of making a difference.Join us for a conversation about trust, power dynamics, and the full cost of community change. How can we, collectively and as individual donors, be more effective partners to the nonprofits that we support?
Thanks to partnership with San Diego Grantmakers, we’ll hear from national expert Renee Patey, with Nonprofit Finance Fund, to understand the big-picture cultural shifts needed to make this change.
Spoiler alert: it’s not just about the money.

Wine and social hour: 5:30
Program to begin promptly at 6:00
Open only to members of Women Give San Diego, SVP and SDWF. Register early, as space is limited.

SDWF Site Visit Training (Members Only)
2018-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 | The San Diego Foundation – Hoffman Room, 2508 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
This members-only training is required for anyone planning to participate in site visits.
Trainers Bethel Nathan and Marnie Klein 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 training but would still like to participate in site visits, a make-up webinar will be offered. Please register and select the webinar option, and we will send you further details.**
Any SDWF member can participate in site visits, unless you have a conflict of interest with an organization being considered for funding. SDWF staff will send the list of organizations to all registered prior to the training.
If you were unable to participate in proposal review due to a conflict, you may be able to participate in site visits now – please let us know if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT DATES
March 5 – 30: Site Visits by Member Teams
April 5: Site Visit Evaluation Deadline
April 12: Site Visit Report & Ballot Selection Meeting (5:30 PM at TSDF)

SDWF Neighborhood Connection (Members & Their Guests)
2018-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Bankers Hill – Private Home, Address sent upon RSVP.
Join us on February 13 to connect with like-hearted women who are passionate about their community!
SDWF members and their guests are welcome at this informal Neighborhood Connection, hosted by SDWF members Nancy Spector and Shannon Pavell.
Share ideas and perspectives over a glass of wine – RSVP today!
Please note that this gathering is open to members and women interested in learning more about SDWF membership, but is not open to Community Partners or nonprofit staff. Networking for fundraising purposes is prohibited at all SDWF events.

Diving Deeper: Understanding This Year's Grants Topic
2018-01-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Voices for Children, San Diego, CA 92123, San Diego, CA, 92123, US
Members and their guests are invited to join us for a field trip to learn more about this year’s grants topic – Promoting Behavioral Health through Enrichment Programs! Cycle 17 community partner Voices for Children will host their one-of-a-kind speakers panel, The Real Word, where current and former foster youth share their experiences in the dependency system and the impact of their CASAs on their lives. Attendees will hear not only about the great work of this organization, but also witness the results of the youths’ participation in this enrichment opportunity.

SDWF Proposal Review Training (Members Only)
2018-01-11 12:00 - 14:00 | The San Diego Foundation – Hoffman Room, 2508 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
This members-only event is required training for anyone planning to participate in proposal review.
Trainers Bethel Nathan and Marnie Klein will provide all the necessary information to effectively evaluate applications – no prior experience necessary! After the training, members will meet in teams to review and score their assigned proposals.
If you are unable to attend this in-person training but would still like to participate in proposal review, a make-up webinar will be hosted with a recording also made available. Please contact SylviaM@sdfoundation.org to be included on this list.
Conflict of Interest applies, and interested parties will be notified of organizations in advance of the training to determine if they can participate. Please RSVP so we can ensure you have this information to make an informed decision about your attendance. Also, if you were unable to participate in LOI review due to a COI, we can review the organization’s application status to determine member participation eligibility.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 16 – February 1: Proposal Review by Member Teams
February 1: Proposal Review Deadline
February 8: Proposal Review & Site Visit Selection Meeting (5:30 PM at TSDF)

SDWF Holiday Party with a Purpose (Members Only)
2017-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Home of Thespine Kavoulakis, Audrey Geisel University House 9630 La Jolla Farms, La Jolla, CA 92037, La Jolla, CA, 92037
Join fellow SDWF members to celebrate the holiday season! Catch up with members you know and get to know friends you have yet to meet. Member Thespine Kavoulakis has generously opened her home at UC San Diego’s Audrey Geisel University House for this fun event.
This year we will be honoring the tremendous work of Cycle 17 community partner Just in Time for Foster Youth, and you are invited to bring a donation for JIT the evening of the party, either an item from their Wish List or a financial contribution. Watch this inspiring video that showcases the impact of JIT’s work with foster youth in the San Diego community.
While valet parking will be available, attendees are strongly encouraged to carpool. Wine and hors d‘oeuvres will be served; dress is festive casual.

Philanthropy, Tea and Me - SDWF Personal Philanthropy Session
2017-11-07 15:00 - 16:30 | The San Diego Foundation, 2508 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
It’s almost that time of year, when your mailbox and inbox will fill up with nonprofit year-end appeals. With so much community need, how do we prioritize where and how to give?
SDWF leaders and financial experts Arlyne Brown and Nancy Spector will speak to the benefits and drawbacks of different giving vehicles. SDWF President and philanthropic expert Valerie Jacobs will teach us how to ensure that our year-end giving is in alignment with our personal overall philanthropic goals and strategies.
New to philanthropy? Join us to learn how to have the greatest personal impact. Experienced and saavy? Come to lend your own insight to the conversation.
Invite a friend, spouse or colleague to join you! SDWF members and their guests are invited to attend this afternoon discussion.

SDWF Annual Grants Kickoff
2017-09-25 17:00 - 19:30 | AMN Healthcare, 12400 High Bluff Dr., San Diego, CA 92130, San Diego, CA, 92130, US
Women can do more than Woman.
Join us to kickoff this year’s SDWF grant cycle! We are excited to promote greater access to behavioral health services in underserved K-12 communities through the vehicle of innovative enrichment programming.
This event will be an opportunity to learn more about behavioral health in general, major behavioral health issues facing young people and families in our region, and the impact that enrichment programs have on behavioral health.
Keynote Speaker: Alfredo Aguirre, LCSW, Behavioral Health Director at the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Department
ALL are welcome to attend this critically engaging evening!

SDWF LOI Review Training (Members Only)
2017-09-12 12:00 - 14:00 | The San Diego Foundation – Hoffman Room, 2508 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
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. Trainers Bethel Nathan and Marnie Klein will provide all the necessary knowledge to effectively evaluate applications – no prior experience necessary!
After the training, members will evaluate their assigned LOIs individually so this is a great opportunity for members with less flexible schedules.
If you are unable to attend this in-person training but would still like to participate in LOI review, a make-up webinar will be hosted with a recording also made available. Please contact KirstenW@sdfoundation.org to be included on this list.
Conflict of Interest policy applies, and interested parties will be notified of organizations in advance of the training to determine if they can participate. Please RSVP so we can ensure you have this information to make an informed decision about your attendance.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 18 – October 9: LOI Review by Individual Members
October 9: LOI Review Deadline
October 17: LOI Review & Proposal Selection Meeting (5:30 PM at TSDF)

SDWF Grants Orientation
2017-08-28 12:30 - 14:00 | The San Diego Foundation – Hoffman Room, 2580 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
Learn about all the ways that you can be involved in SDWF’s robust annual grantmaking process.
This members-only event is perfect for newer members or anyone who wants a refresher on our grants process: you will learn about the different stages of our grants cycle, the training that will be provided, and what to expect when you get involved.
San Diego Grantmakers President & CEO, Nancy Jamison, will also provide an overview of best practices that apply to ALL grantmakers.
Join us for this educational lunch to become a more infomed philanthropist! Lunch will be provided.

SDWF Summer Social: A Day at the Races (Members Only)
2017-08-23 13:00 - 18:00 | Il Palio Restaurant, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014, Del Mar, CA, 92014, US
Put on your favorite hat and connect with other SDWF members for a day at the races this summer!
Ticket price includes access to Il Palio Restaurant and the Turf Club (normally $30). Dress code applies. Attendees will cover their own food and drink, and parking is $10 per vehicle.
Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive the discounted rate; day-of entry tickets will be $30.
The first race is at 2:00 PM, and the last race is at 5:30 PM. Tickets will be available for pick up from SDWF at the umbrella table near the bus drop-off location between 1:00 and 3:00 PM only. Tickets cannot be held at Will Call.

SDWF Grantseekers' Forum
2017-08-02 15:00 - 16:30 | The San Diego Foundation – Hoffman Room, 2580 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106, US
The Grantseekers’ Forum provides an opportunity for prospective nonprofit applicants to learn more about SDWF’s Cycle 18 guidelines, the LOI process, and how to apply. All grant seekers are strongly encouraged to attend!
Because space is limited, we ask that only one representative per organization RSVP.

SDWF Neighborhood Connection
2017-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Mission Hills – Private Home, Address sent upon RSVP
Join us on July 12 to connect with like-hearted women who are driving change in our community!
Members and guests are welcome at this informal Neighborhood Connection, hosted by SDWF members Dale Spector and Mary-Rose Mueller.
Share ideas and perspectives over a glass of wine – RSVP today!
