San Diego is home to more than 30,00 refugees, and an average of 20-100 asylum seekers arrive in San Diego each day. Our upcoming grants cycle will provide basic needs and transition services for these members of our community. Attend our Annual Grants Kickoff to learn about the challenges they face and how we can [...]
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 Marnie Klein and Janice Kurth will provide all the necessary knowledge to effectively evaluate applications - no [...]
Join us on September 19 to connect with passionate women who care about their community! SDWF members and their guests are welcome at this informal Neighborhood Connection, hosted in Point Loma at the home of SDWF board member Jill Smith and co-hosted by SDWF members Maureen Cavaiola and Christine Hall. Share ideas and perspectives over [...]
Join us to learn more about the San Diego Women's Foundation Collaboration Committee and hear from The American Academy of Pediatrics and Traveling Stories, the two recipients of our first ever collaborative grant in partnership with Social Venture Partners. The Collaboration Committee offers opportunities for SDWF members who wish to give beyond their annual membership dues to participate in [...]
At this members-only event we will discuss Letters of Inquiry 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 and LOI Review. Any member who has a conflict of interest will be asked to step out of [...]
As SDWF moves forward in our efforts to support refugees, aslyees and asylum seekers, join us for this opportunity to learn from other funders who are working in this space. Our expert panelists will share WHY they are focused on these communities, HOW they are supporting their needs, WHO else they're working with, and WHAT gaps we can help fill with our funding [...]
