San Diego Womens Foundation

Programs Committee Meeting
2022-03-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
The Programs Committee works to educate, inform and inspire our members and guests through customized programs. This committee works with the Membership Committee to enhance the SDWF experience.
Meetings: Monthly First Monday from 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Signe von Verdo, Chair and Leigh Hartman, Vice-Chair

SDWF DEI Committee Meeting
2022-03-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-04-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is responsible for overseeing SDWF efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization and broader community. The Committee will utilize a DEI lens to recommend changes to SDWF operations and procedures.
Meetings: Monthly Third Tuesday from 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Cindi Hill, Chair and Bridget Strickland, Vice-Chair

SDWF Governance Committee Meeting
2022-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Governance Committee advises the Board with respect to the governance of the San Diego Women’s Foundation. This committee maintains the accuracy and effectiveness of bylaws, assesses the strength and performance of the board, and implements the annual nominating process for new board members.
Meetings: First Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (November – April Only)
Tina Williams, Chair and Hema Lall, Vice-Chair

SDWF Development Committee Meeting
2022-04-04 01:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Development Committee supports the mission of SDWF through fundraising efforts, working closely with staff leadership to develop and implement plans for sustainability and growth. Development efforts include individual and corporate giving, as well as grant funding.
Meetings: Monthly First Monday from 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Michelle Candland, Chair

Collaboration Committee Meeting
2022-04-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2022-05-03 15:30 - 16:30, 2022-06-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Meeting
The Collaboration Committee seeks to increase our impact by partnering with other philanthropic funders. Separate from the annual grants process, investment opportunities are identified by a committee of contributing SDWF members, who pay $500 in additional dues towards the collaborative grants pool.
Meetings: Monthly from September – June
Dale Spector, Chair and Danica Zupic, Vice-Chair

Membership Committee Meeting
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Membership Committee is responsible for outreach to local women and enhancing the current member experience. The committee provides and promotes engagement opportunities for members and works to build passion and inspiration through their involvement.
Meetings: Monthly First Wednesday from 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Julie McKay, Chair and Tiffany Ayres, Vice-Chair

Discovery, Inquiry, and Guidelines (DIG) Committee Meeting
2022-04-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Discovery-Inquiry-Guidelines (DIG) team conducts research to select our grants focus area and works with staff to produce the grant guidelines each year.
Meetings: Monthly Third Wednesday from 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Rosette Garcia, Chair and Jennifer Grodberg, Vice-Chair

SDWF x Resmark Community Partner Connection: Earth Day 2022 Beach Clean Up
2022-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Tourmaline Surf Park, 600 Tourmaline St, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
SDWF is partnering with Resmark and San Diego Coastkeeper to clean up the beautiful Tourmaline Surf Park in honor of Earth Day 2022.
San Diego Coastkeeper is a major force in transforming the San Diego region into a leader in sustainable water management, guided by engaged and informed communities, and protective of a healthy environment that supports high biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, and thriving neighborhoods.
SDWF members are welcome to invite guests. Due to supply limitations, please only register if you are certain you will attend.

Fellowship Committee Meeting
2022-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Meeting
The Fellowship Program provides two-year membership scholarships to outstanding women from Community Partner organizations through funding from the Doring Fund. The Fellowship Committee is responsible for overseeing the Fellowship Program and application process, as well as providing opportunities for mutual learning exchanges and strengthens the relationship between SDWF and Community Partner organizations.
Meetings: Quarterly
Kim Heinle, Chair and Rochelle Hershfield, Vice-Chair

CANCELLED - SDWF Site Visit Report & Ballot Selection Meeting (Members Only)
2022-05-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Event – Zoom
Based on the results of the 2022 Site Visits, SDWF’s Grants Executive Committee has determined that we no longer need to hold this selection meeting.
SDWF member can continue to participate in the current grants selection process by submitting a vote on our final ballot, which will go live in early May.
Questions? Contact Pim Tantiwuttipong at ptantiwuttipong@sdfoundation.org

Aging in Poverty: SDWF Community Partner Connection Featuring Serving Seniors
2022-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event – Zoom
The number of San Diego County residents experiencing homelessness has risen steadily in the last decade. The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the situation. As a result, first-time homelessness in San Diego doubled in 2020.
What’s often not discussed is that a significant portion of the region’s homeless population are older adults. In 2020, one out of every four unsheltered San Diego County residents were adults age 55 and over. Among San Diego’s unsheltered seniors, 88% became homeless in San Diego and 43% are experiencing homelessness for the first time in their lives.
Join us on Wednesday, May 18 as we partner with SDWF grant recipient, Serving Seniors, to learn more about their efforts to end senior homelessness in San Diego County.
All are welcome. Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

SDWF DEI Learning Series: Gender Identity & Nonbinary Identities
2022-06-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Online Event – Zoom
June is Pride Month and we’re proud to partner with The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) to host this training as part of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events series.
The training will cover a range of topics related to gender identity; including, social, political and historical constructs of gender, nonbinary terminology and concepts, and inclusive engagement practices. Attendees will gain a greater level of understanding about transgender communities, nonbinary gender identities, comfort in speaking positively and informatively about these identities, and increased proficiency with using gender-inclusive language and pronouns.
Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

SDWF Welcome Back Celebration
2022-07-12 16:30 - 19:00 | Tower Beach Club, 1010 Santa Clara Place, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
Join us on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 for a Welcome Back Celebration, our first in-person event in two years!
At this special event we will celebrate the power of collective philanthropy, welcome back our members and community, honor the impact of our Community Partners, and announce our next grants focus area!
ALL are welcome!
4:30 PM: Doors Open
5:30 PM: Dinner and Program
Tickets are $35 and will likely sell out! Must register in advance to attend.

NCRC Event | Shared Differences: A Conversation About Antisemitism & Islamophobia
2022-09-22 17:30 - 18:30 | UC San Diego Park & Market OR VIRTUAL/LIVESTREAM
The San Diego Women’s Foundation is proud to partner with the National Conflict Resolution Center on this important event series. Join this in-person conversation or national livestream to discover ideas for countering intolerance . REGISTRATION IS FREE.
About this event
Shared Differences: A Conversation About Antisemitism & Islamophobia image
5:00 pm – Doors Open
5:30 pm – Program Begins
6:30 pm – Reception
Panelists
Imam Abdullah Antepli is an associate professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University, with a secondary appointment at the Divinity School. He is a senior fellow on Jewish-Muslim Relations at Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, where he founded and co-directs the widely recognized Muslim Leadership Initiative.
Bret Stephens is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times and editor-in-chief of Sapir (sapirjournal.org), a new quarterly dedicated to exploring issues of Jewish concern. He previously worked at the Wall Street Journal, where he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, and as editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post.
The conversation will be moderated by Steven P. Dinkin, president of the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC). NCRC empowers individuals, organizations, and communities with the skills and resources needed to address conflict, intolerance, and incivility in our society.
While masks are not currently required indoors in San Diego County, they are encouraged. If you are experiencing a runny nose, cough, tickle/sore throat, fever, body aches or any other unusual symptoms, please participate in the event remotely.
Please note, COVID-19 policies are subject to change. We will email you with any updates as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding.

SDWF New Member Orientation
2022-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | San Diego Foundation, 2508 Historic Decatur Road ##200, San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego, CA, 92106
Join us to learn more about the benefits and engagement opportunities that come with your SDWF membership!
Part informative, part social, this morning event will provide opportunities to meet and connect with some of our amazing SDWF members.
This event is primarily intended for new SDWF members.sa0 Please note that this event is not open to non-members.

SDWF Neighborhood Connection
2022-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | La Jolla – Private Home
Join us for a happy hour on October 19 to connect with passionate women who care about their community!

SDWF members and their guests are welcome at this Neighborhood Connection, hosted in La Jolla at the home of SDWF member Janice Kurth.

Please note that this event is only open to SDWF members and their guests. As this will be hosted at a private home, the address will be sent to registrants closer to the event date.

SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists Hike
2022-10-22 09:00 | mission trails, Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, 92119, United States
The group formerly known as the “Young Philanthropists” has rebranded as the Adventuring Philanthropists, with the goal of creating more exciting social engagement opportunities for everyone regardless of age. This group is geared towards women who want to explore San Diego and engage in the community in a more casual setting.
Join us for a hike on October 22 at 9:00AM! We will be meeting at the Kwaay Paay Peak parking lot at Mission Trails. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and appropriate clothes and shoes.
Please RSVP so we don’t leave anyone behind!miuni

SDWF Critical Issue Education: Early Childhood Education
2022-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Webinar Via Zoom
An unequal distribution of educational opportunities, financial and educational resources, and digital assets has created a widening gap in educational outcomes for under-resourced populations, and the COVID pandemic has exacerbated learning loss in these communities.
In June 2023, SDWF will award unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations working to combat learning loss and educational disparities for children aged 0-8 in San Diego County.
Join us on Wednesday, October 26th, to learn more about this issue from the San Diego Foundation’s Director of Community Impact, Katie Rast and First 5 San Diego’s Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez.
Must register in advance to receive Zoom link.
About our Speakers:
Katie Rast manages San Diego Foundation’s Community Impact Team, overseeing the Foundation’s programs by stewarding and establishing a set of strategies that will support the mission and values of the organization, as well as maximize the impact of philanthropic investments made by donors and Foundation discretionary funds. Read more about Katie here.
Alethea Arguilez is the Executive Director of First 5 San Diego, the region’s primary organization for promoting the health and well-being of children 0-5 years of age and their families. Alethea has dedicated the past 20 years to the field of early childhood education. Read more about Alethea here.
