San Diego Womens Foundation

SDWF Cycle 25 Proposal Review Training (Members Only)
2025-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
This members-only training is required for anyone planning to participate in SDWF proposal review.
Trainers will provide all the necessary information to effectively evaluate applications – no prior experience necessary! Reviewers will be assigned to a small team for proposal review. Teams will meet in person or virtually between February 7 – March 2 to review and score their assigned proposals.
**If you are unable to attend the live virtual training but would still like to participate in proposal review, a recorded training will be available. To select this option, please choose the recorded training option on the next page. **
MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK OR RECORDING
IMPORTANT DATES
Feb 7- March 2: Teams meet to review proposals (each team will meet once during this timeframe)
March 2: Review deadline

SDWF DIG Committee Meeting
2025-02-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
If you would like more information about the Discovery, Inquiry & Guidelines (DIG) Committee or would like to attend a committee meeting, please contact Angela Fujii – afujii@sdfoundation.org

Connected in Community: SDWF 25th Anniversary Gatherings - Bankers Hill
2025-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Bankers Hill – Private Home, Address sent upon RSVP.
Join us for part two of a series of intimate gatherings hosted in member homes to honor the San Diego Women’s Foundation’s 25th anniversary. These special events offer a unique opportunity to reflect on our rich history, share stories of impact, and celebrate the exciting future ahead. Together, we’ll commemorate a quarter-century of empowering change and building stronger communities, one connection at a time.
This special gathering, co-hosted by longtime SDWF members Dale Spector and Nancy Spector, will bring SDWF members together to reflect on the SDWF’s profound impact over the past 25 years and set the stage for a year of growth, collaboration, and empowerment.
Enjoy light refreshments, meaningful conversations, and a sneak peek at the San Diego Women’s Foundation’s vision for the future. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the cause, this will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about advancing women’s philanthropy and making a lasting difference in our community.
We look forward to celebrating the past, present, and future of the San Diego Women’s Foundation with you!
Please note that this gathering is only open to current SDWF members and founders.
As this will be hosted at a private home, the address will be sent to registrants closer to event date.

SDWF Collaboration Committee Meeting
2025-02-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
If you would like more information about the Collaboration Committee or would like to attend a committee meeting, please contact Angela Fujii – afujii@sdfoundation.org

SDWF Philanthropy Fellowship Forum 2025
2025-02-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
The San Diego Women’s Foundation (SDWF) will soon begin accepting applications for Cohort 10 of the SDWF Philanthropy Fellowship Program!
The SDWF Philanthropy Fellowship is a two-year program for nonprofit professionals in San Diego who are seeking mentorship and professional development. The program includes full membership to SDWF and access to SDWF committees and activities for the duration of the fellowship, and provides a unique opportunity to learn about foundation work and grantmaking from the funder’s perspective.
The Fellowship term for Cohort 10 will begin on July 1, 2025.
Individuals interested in applying for the fellowship program are encouraged to attend this forum to learn more about the program, expectations, eligibility and the application process.
Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

Connection, Inspiration and Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of the Fellowship Program
2025-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Copley-Price Family YMCA, 4300 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92105, United States
Join us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the San Diego Women’s Foundation Fellowship Program. Founded in 2015, the Fellowship program has welcomed 37 nonprofit professionals into SDWF membership and acted as a catalyst for significant growth for the organization as a whole.
All members and guests are invited to enjoy an evening of inspiring stories from past fellows and board members and an opportunity to build meaningful connections.

SDWF Programs Committee Meeting
2025-03-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
If you would like more information about the Programs Committee or would like to attend a committee meeting, please contact Angela Fujii – afujii@sdfoundation.org

SDWF Book Club
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
Back by popular demand, we will host an SDWF book club discussion that pertains to this year’s grant topic – Senior Isolation.
We will hold the book discussion on Wednesday, March 26, 12-1 PM. You do not need to read both books to participate in the discussion.
Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details and discussion questions will be sent closer to the event date.

Book 1: “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf
A spare yet eloquent, bittersweet yet inspiring story of a man and a woman who, in advanced age, come together to wrestle with the events of their lives and their hopes for the imminent future.
In the familiar setting of Holt, Colorado, home to all of Kent Haruf’s inimitable fiction, Addie Moore pays an unexpected visit to a neighbor, Louis Waters. Her husband died years ago, as did his wife, and in such a small town they naturally have known of each other for decades; in fact, Addie was quite fond of Louis’s wife. His daughter lives hours away in Colorado Springs, her son even farther away in Grand Junction, and Addie and Louis have long been living alone in houses now empty of family, the nights so terribly lonely, especially with no one to talk with.
Book 2: “The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules” by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg
79-year-old Martha Anderson dreams of escaping her care home and robbing a bank. She has no intention of spending the rest of her days in an armchair and is determined to fund her way to a much more exciting life-style. Along with her four oldest friends – otherwise known as the League of Pensioners – Martha decides to rebel against all of the rules imposed upon them. Together, they cause an uproar with their antics: protesting against early bedtimes and plastic meals. As the elderly friends become more daring, their activities escalate and they come up with a cunning plan to break out of the care home and land themselves in a far more attractive Stockholm establishment.

SDWF Membership Committee Meeting
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
If you would like more information about the Membership Committee or would like to attend a committee meeting, please contact Ahtziri Ayala – aayala@sdfoundation.org

SDWF Site Visit Training (Members Only)
2025-04-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom Meeting
SDWF members are needed to help with the next stage in our grants selection process – site visits!
Site visits will take place in-person in small teams from April 14 – 18, providing members an opportunity to get to know applicant organizations on a deeper level and determine which organizations will appear on our final ballot.
All volunteers must attend/watch this mandatory training in order to participate.
Site visit times are pre-arranged with grant applicants, and members will be assigned to small teams to conduct site visits. Member assignments will be determined by the Site Visit Preference Form, so please be sure to submit your availability by 4/1!
**If you are unable to attend the live virtual training but would still like to participate in site visits, a recording will be offered. Please register and select the recorded training option**
Any SDWF member can participate in site visits. However, you must disclose all conflicts of interest to ensure that you are assigned appropriately. See the Site Visit Preference Form above for participating organizations and refrain from choosing any with which you have a conflict.

SDWF x SAY San Diego Community Partner Connection
2025-04-16 17:00 - 18:30 | SAY San Diego, 4775 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92123, United States
Join SDWF and SAY San Diego for an engaging and interactive experience where you will learn about SAY SD’s work in supporting and empowering youth in our community.
About SAY San Diego:
Founded in 1971 with just one employee and a big vision, SAY San Diego has grown into a trusted, multi-service nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth, families, and communities. Over the past 52 years, SAY has expanded to offer 30+ programs that promote lifelong success by addressing critical needs, from early childhood development to family strengthening and community well-being.
SAY’s school-based mental health initiatives provide cost-free therapeutic services to students in the San Diego Unified School District’s Madison and Patrick Henry clusters, serving five middle schools. Licensed and licensed-eligible clinicians offer on-site support, ensuring students facing barriers to care have access to vital mental health services. Therapy sessions—available before, during, and after school—include mental health assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, treatment planning, case management, and additional support to help students thrive.
All are welcome. We hope you can join us! Snacks and drinks will be provided, please register in advance.

Connected in Community: SDWF 25th Anniversary Gatherings
2025-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | La Mesa – Private Home, La Mesa, San Diego, CA, 9949, United States
Join us for part three of a series of intimate gatherings hosted in member homes to honor the San Diego Women’s Foundation’s 25th anniversary. These special events offer a unique opportunity to reflect on our rich history, share stories of impact, and celebrate the exciting future ahead. Together, we’ll commemorate a quarter-century of empowering change and building stronger communities, one connection at a time.
This special gathering, hosted by SDWF founding member Valerie Jacobs, will bring SDWF members together to reflect on the SDWF’s profound impact over the past 25 years and set the stage for a year of growth, collaboration, and empowerment.
Enjoy light refreshments, meaningful conversations, and a sneak peek at the San Diego Women’s Foundation’s vision for the future. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the cause, this will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about advancing women’s philanthropy and making a lasting difference in our community.
We look forward to celebrating the past, present, and future of the San Diego Women’s Foundation with you!
Please note that this gathering is only open to current SDWF members and founders.
As this will be hosted at a private home, the address will be sent to registrants closer to event date.

Finalist Forum (Members Only)
2025-05-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Meeting
All SDWF members are invited to attend the Finalist Forum. SDWF members who participated in Site Visits will share their key takeaways in support of our finalist organizations, making this an excellent opportunity to learn about the organizations that will appear on our final ballot.
We hope you can join us! Please register in advance.

SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists Hike
2025-06-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Equestrian Circle Trailhead, Equestrian Circle Trailhead, Santee, CA, 92071, United States
Join us for the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropist Hike on June 8 at 8:00 AM! We’ll meet at the bathrooms in the center of Equestrian Circle, where there’s plenty of parking available. This scenic 4.4-mile hike is a great way to connect with fellow SDWF members and enjoy the outdoors together. Be sure to wear shoes with good grip and bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Please RSVP so we don’t leave anyone behind!

Legacy In Action: SDWF 25th Annual Grants Celebration
2025-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Sanford Consortium, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
On this special night, we will celebrate not only the incredible impact of our Community Partners, but also 25 years of collective philanthropy through the San Diego Women’s Foundation.
Together, we’ll award over $200,000 in new grant funding to organizations working to reduce senior isolation and loneliness in San Diego County — continuing our long-standing commitment to building stronger, more connected communities.
Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to a future filled with even greater impact.
ALL are welcome at this inspirational evening!
5:00 – 5:45: Hosted cocktail hour
5:45 – 7:00: Speaking program and grant awards
FAQs
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?
This event will sell out in advance, and you will not be able to purchase a ticket at the event.
Are sponsorship opportunities still available?
Yes! Please contact Stephanie Cook at stephaniec@sdfoundation.org for sponsorship details.

SDWF Board Retreat
2025-08-13 08:30 - 12:00 | United Way of San Diego County
Please note that these meetings are not open to non-members. If you’re interested in serving on our board, reach out to Stephanie Cook at stephaniec@sdfoundation.org.

SDWF Summer Social
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center, 1525 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Join us on August 26 for our annual SDWF Summer Social!
This year, we’re gathering at Serving Seniors’ vibrant downtown location for an evening of connection, learning, and fun. Enjoy a glass of wine and light bites as we hear about the incredible work Serving Seniors is doing to combat senior isolation and support older adults in our community.
Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the facility and see their impact firsthand.
ALL are welcome!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the dress code for the Summer Social? Smart Casual, summer dresses, slacks or nice jeans, and a blouse or button-down. We also recommend comfortable shoes, as tours of the facility will be offered.
Who is invited to this event? This event is open to nonmembers so feel free to bring a friend!

Courageous Leadership: Redefining Power Through Change, Care & Allyship
2025-09-03 16:30 - 18:30 | LPL Financial, 4707 Executive Drive, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
The San Diego Women’s Foundation is proud to launch the inspiHER Series, a new program designed to inspire, educate, and empower women in leadership.
Join us on September 3rd from 4:30–6:00 PM at LPL Financial for the first session, “Courageous Leadership: Redefining Power Through Change, Care, and Allyship.” This timely conversation will explore how today’s leaders are reshaping traditional power structures with empathy, inclusion, and purpose.
Our featured speakers include:

Aneri Jambusaria, Managing Director
Christa Carrone, Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
Ken Hullings, Executive Vice President

This series is generously sponsored by LPL Financial and is open to all who are passionate about advancing equity and inclusive leadership in our region.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, please register in advance.
