This members-only meeting is an important piece of our grantmaking process. The diverse experiences of our members help us make informed funding decisions, and at this meeting we will hear reports from the site visit teams and determine which proposals will appear on the final ballot. All SDWF members are welcome to attend to learn [...]
Join us on May 7 to connect with community-minded women who are passionate about their giving back! SDWF members and their guests are welcome at this informal Neighborhood Connection, hosted in Rancho Santa Fe at the home of SDWF member Carol Tellez, and co-hosted by SDWF members Dana Dahlbo and Lyn Hall. Please note that this [...]
We are officially sold out tickets for this event. IF you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact Gabby at gabbyh@sdfoundation.org. On this night, we will honor the impact of our Community Partners and award over $200,000 in new support to organizations working to combat human trafficking in our community. Musician, inspirational speaker and [...]
Join us to learn more about the San Diego Women's Foundation, meet some of our amazing members and hear from Promises2Kids, 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. This fun, informal gathering will explore what [...]
NEXT STAGE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING: In March, we held a series of Community Conversations with SDWF members, and we heard loud and clear that we want to: Further establish SDWF as a philanthropic leader and expert Grow our membership and grantmaking Always stay true to our core tenants of collective philanthropy, connection and shared learning [...]
Join us in July for the annual SDWF Summer Social! Enjoy the company of your fellow SDWF members, and the sunset over La Jolla Shores, at the home of SDWF member Thespine Kavlouakis, Audrey Geisel University House at UC San Diego. Spouses and significant others welcome! Register now! Frequently Asked Questions: What is the [...]
The Grantseekers Forum provides an opportunity for prospective nonprofit applicants to learn more about SDWF's Cycle 20 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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
