San Diego Womens Foundation

Programs Committee Meeting
2022-01-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-04 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 Cycle 22 Grants Orientation (Members Only)
2021-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event – Zoom
Learn about all the ways that you can be involved in SDWF’s robust annual grantmaking process.
This event is perfect for newer members, or anyone who wants a refresher on how our process has changed since our switch to unrestricted funding. We will discuss best practices, the different stages of our grants cycle, the training that will be provided, and what to expect when you get involved.
Join us for this educational session to better understand SDWF’s processes and to become a more informed philanthropist!

Collaboration Committee Meeting
2021-12-07 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-11-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2021-10-05 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

SDWF Governance Committee Meeting
2021-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-05 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

Discovery, Inquiry, and Guidelines (DIG) Committee Meeting
2021-12-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-07 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

Membership Committee Meeting
2021-12-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-06 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

SDWF Grantseekers Forum
2021-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Meeting
In advance of the Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline, SDWF invites and encourages all prospective applicants to attend our Cycle 22 Grantseekers Forum to learn about our current funding priority, the grants selection process, and how to apply.
This cycle SDWF will award unrestricted funding to organizations working towards long-term, sustainable, and community-centered solutions to alleviate food insecurity in areas with low-access to fresh, healthy, and culturally-appropriate food.
All grantseekers are strongly encouraged to attend before submitting a Letter of Inquiry!
You can view the grant guidelines here.
Must register in advance to receive Zoom link.

Community-Centered Solutions to Food Insecurity: A Conversation with LAFPC
2021-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event – Zoom
Join SDWF and the Los Angeles Food Policy Council in discussing sustainable, community-centered solutions to alleviating food insecurity.
Lower-income communities and communities of color disproportionately face limited access to fresh, healthy, and culturally-appropriate food.
Join us on Wednesday, November 17th, to learn more about long-term solutions to reduce food insecurity in these communities from Christine Tran, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council.
LAFPC works to create a local food system free from hunger, rooted in equity and access, supportive of farmers and food workers, and guided by principles of environmental stewardship and regeneration. They are part of a United Nations-led network that brings together diverse organizations, studies their approach to solutions and policy-making, and helps inform sustainable food systems.
Register HERE
Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

SDWF DEI Committee Meeting
2021-11-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-21 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 Development Committee Meeting
2021-11-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-04 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

SDWF Community Partner Connection: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
2021-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event – Zoom
Join us on Thursday, October 28 as we partner with past SDWF grant recipient Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) to learn more about their efforts to support Afghan refugees at our next Community Partner Connection event.
Attendees will hear from JFS’ Refugee Resettlement team about their refugee resettlement and immigration efforts in San Diego, including updates on federal policies and how we can support our newly arriving Afghan neighbors.
Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

SDWF Strategic Plan Social
2021-10-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Online Event – Zoom
SDWF members are invited to join us for one of our Strategic Plan Socials, where we provide updates on our strategic plan and commitment to equity, learning, collaboration, and more!
The Strategic Plan Socials will serve as an opportunity for SDWF members to be reacquainted with our 3-year Strategic Plan and provide feedback to help guide the next stage of implementation. Please register for one of the four following discussion dates:
Wednesday, October 13 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 14 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 19 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 21 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
We are proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past 21 years, and we’re excited about the future! We want to ensure that our path forward represents the interests and values of our members, as well as the needs of our nonprofit partners. Please review our 3-year Strategic Framework before your event date.
SDWF FY21-23 Strategic Framework
Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

SDWF Critical Issue Education: Food Insecurity in San Diego
2021-10-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Event – Zoom
Food insecurity has long been an issue in our community – recent data shows that as many as 1 in 3 San Diegans lack access to adequate food. This year, in our 22nd grants cycle, the San Diego Women’s Foundation will fund solutions to this critical issue.
Join us on Wednesday, October 6th, to learn more about this issue from San Diego City Councilmember representing District 9, Sean Elo-Rivera. Previously a Director at City Heights nonprofit Mid-City CAN and current board member of multiple nonprofit organizations, Councilmember Elo-Rivera has led community organizing, policy, and civic engagement efforts to combat food insecurity and other barriers to ensure equity, opportunity, and wellbeing for all San Diegans.
Click here to register!
Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

Fellowship Committee Meeting
2021-09-28 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

Collaboration Committee Meeting
2021-09-14 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: First Tuesday from September – June, 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Dale Spector, Chair and Danica Zupic, Vice-Chair

SDWF Development Committee Meeting
2021-09-07 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: Normally Monthly First Monday from 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Michelle Candland, Chair
