San Diego Womens Foundation

SDWF Welcome Back Celebration
2022-07-12 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

SDWF x Urban Growth: Hydroponics 101
2022-11-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Jacobs Center For Neighborhood Innovation, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92114, United States
SDWF is partnering with Urban Growth to hear about hydroponics, their history, and the impact of their organization’s work combating food insecurity.
Join us for an afternoon of learning and a hands-on activity where you will be able to take home a hydro plant!
Urban Growth’s MicroFarm program focuses on hydroponic farming and provides at-risk San Diego youth with hands-on experience growing their own food. By training youth in the basics of hydroponics, disenfranchised communities will gain the tools to overcome the barriers they face in fighting food insecurity.
Due to supply limitations, please only register if you are certain you will attend.sanunitcal

SDWF MEMBERS ONLY - Early Childhood Education (Part. 2)
2022-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event – Zoom
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 Tuesday, November 8th as we partner with San Diego Foundation (SDF) staff to learn about grantmaking best practices in the early childhood education space.
SDF Manager of Community Impact, Tori Calisch, will provide hands-on opportunities to review applications and grants criteria from past SDF grant cycles. Due to the sensitive nature of grant applications, this event will only be open to current SDWF members.
About Tori Calisch:
As Manager, Community Impact, Victoria “Tori” Nelson Calisch supports the Early Childhood Initiative, working to increase access to affordable, quality early education and care for children in San Diego County. Her focus is to ensure that all young children ages 0-5, their families and their providers have equitable access to support to thrive in school and beyond. Prior to this role, Tori served as San Diego Foundation’s Thomas Murphy Fellow, Early Childhood Initiative.
Tori’s previous professional experience includes five years of United Way work experience with the United Way of Northeast Florida, United Way of Fresno and United Way of San Diego. There, she combined major fundraising with community development work in early childhood success, economic self-sufficiency and women in leadership. Additionally, Tori brings more than fifteen years of volunteer leadership serving children and military families with a focus on literacy, education and community grants. She currently volunteers as a National Delegate for Girl Scouts San Diego as well as a Brownie/Junior Girl Scout Troop leader.
Tori earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Wellesley College and her Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.
Must register in advance to receive Zoom link.

SDWF Cycle 23 Grants Orientation (Members Only)
2022-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event – Zoom
For SDWF Members Only: Learn about all of the ways 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!

SDWF Film Screening: No Small Matter
2022-11-18 08:00 - 2022-11-19 22:00 | Online
In June 2023, SDWF will award unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations working to address the widening educational inequities in pre-kindergarten education for children from under-resourced communities.
Learn more about this topic with us by joining SDWF’s virtual screening of the film No Small Matter. Registered attendees will receive a link to view the documentary at their own leisure. The link will be active for viewing anytime from Friday, November 18 at 5:00AM to Saturday, November 19 at 11:59PM.
No Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for change in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years, and reveals how our failure to act on that evidence has resulted in an everyday crisis for American families, and a slow-motion catastrophe for the country.
Must register in advance to receive documentary link.

SDWF Holiday Party with a Purpose 2022
2022-11-30 16:00 - 18:00 | UCSD Audrey Geisel University House, 9630 La Jolla Farms Road, San Diego, CA, 92037, United States
This season we’re getting into the spirit of giving by partnering with Cycle 22 Community Partner Kitchens for Good to support their work combating food insecurity in our community at our annual Holiday Party with a Purpose.
Kitchens for Good has requested in-kind donations and monetary contributions to help support their apprentices and clients with food, kitchen and dining ware, and professional workforce certifications.
Click here to learn about all of the ways you can support Kitchens for Good this holiday season.
Members only. Please register to attend! Dress is festive casual.
Special thanks to SDWF Board Member and UC San Diego Associate of the Chancellor Thespine Kavoulakis for hosting this event at the UCSD Audrey Geisel University House.unicasan

SDWF LOI Review Training (Members Only)
2023-01-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event – Zoom
LOI review is the first stage in SDWF’s annual grants selection process. This year, we anticipate a large number of applicants, and we need volunteers like you to help determine which organizations will move forward. SDWF Trainers will provide all the necessary information to help evaluators effectively read and score applications — no prior experience is necessary!
After the training members will evaluate their assigned LOIs individually, making this an excellent opportunity for members with less flexible schedules to participate.
A recorded training will be available for members who want to participate but cannot attend the live virtual training on Zoom. Please register and select the “Recorded Training” option if you would like to participate in that way.

MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK OR RECORDING

Note: All LOI reviewers should plan to attend SDWF LOI Review and Selection meeting on January 24, 2023.

IMPORTANT DATES
January 4 – January 20: LOI Review (Members complete individually)
January 20: LOI Review Deadline
January 24: LOI Review & Proposal Selection Meetingsan

SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists Galentine's Day Happy Hour
2023-02-10 17:30 | Home of Julie McKay, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA, 92109
Join the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for Galentine’s Day on February 10th!
We will be making Valentine’s Day cards and decorating sugar cookies. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small snack or sweet to share.
As this will be hosted at a private home, the address will be sent to registrants closer to event date.

SDWF Philanthropy Fellowship Forum 2023
2023-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event – Zoom
The San Diego Women’s Foundation (SDWF) will soon begin accepting applications for Cohort 8 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. Nonprofit professionals at any stage in their career may apply.
The Fellowship term for Cohort 8 will begin on July 1, 2023.
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.

SDWF Philanthropic Education: Multiyear Funding (Zoom)
2023-02-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event – Zoom
For SDWF Members Only: Join us for a conversation about multiyear funding and the impact it would have for our Community Partners and organization!
We know that trust-based philanthropy, particularly multiyear funding, allows organizations to allocate resources where they are most needed, plan for the future, and ultimately maximize their impact.
Over the past year, SDWF Cohort 6 Fellowship members have researched multiyear funding models and we are so excited to bring you their work.

SDWF Proposal Review Training (Members Only)
2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event – Zoom
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 via zoom between March 1 – March 15 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
March 1 – 15: Teams will meet via zoom to review proposals (each team will meet once during this timeframe)
March 15: Review deadline
March 21: Post-Proposal Meeting (In-Person at SDF Offices, Liberty Station)
*Note: If you are unable to attend the Post-Proposal Meeting, you may still review proposals.

SDWF x Coastal Roots Farm: Farm Tour
2023-03-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA, 92024, United States
cSDWF is partnering with Coastal Roots Farm for an afternoon of wine and snacks and a tour of the farm. Attendees will learn about sustainable agriculture, food justice, and the impact of their organization’s work combating food insecurity.
Coastal Roots Farm is a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center where they practice organic farming, share their harvest with those who lack access, deliver unique farm-based education, and foster inclusive spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to celebrate Jewish life and catalyze a healthier, more vibrant community and a more sustainable future for the region.

SDWF Site Visit Training (Members Only)
2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
SDWF members are needed to help with the next stage in our grants selection process – site visits!
Site visits provide an opportunity for members to get to know applicant organizations on a deeper level and will help us determine which organizations will appear on our final ballot. This year, site visits will take place from April 12-April 27 and may be virtual or in-person depending on comfort levels of applicant organizations. We anticipate the majority will be in-person.
All volunteers must attend this mandatory training where SDWF members Stephanie Sontag and Ginny Nelson will provide guidance on how to conduct effective site visits.
Site visit times will be 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 4/6!
**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 to the appropriate site visits. SDWF staff will send the list of organizations to all registered prior to the training.

SDWF Book Discussion: Passage West
2023-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event – Zoom
SDWF members and guests are invited to join us in reading Rishi Reddi’s “Passage West.”
We will hold the book discussion on Thursday, April 13, 4-5PM.
Passage West tells the story of Indian, Japanese, and Mexican farmworkers and sharecroppers in the Imperial Valley, whose lives are shaped by events of the 1900s and the even more momentous decade of the 1920s.
This unforgettable debut novel unflinchingly asks the enduring question: Who is welcome in America? Richly imagined and beautifully rendered, Passage West offers a moving portrait of one man’s search for home and belonging amid the tangled ideology of America.
Must register in advance to attend – Zoom details will be sent closer to the event date.

SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists Scavenger Hunt
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Join the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for a scavenger hunt at Balboa Park on June 17!
In groups of 5-6 we will be exploring Balboa Park solving challenges and puzzles along the way.
Please note that this activity will include about 2 miles of walking so don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and appropriate clothes and shoes. We will be charging a small fee at the event to cover the cost of the Scavenger Hunt.
All are welcome, please RSVP so we don’t leave anyone behind!
For more details on this event click here

Stories of Impact: SDWF 23rd Annual Grants Celebration
2023-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
On this night, we will honor the impact of our Community Partners and award over $200,000 in new support to organizations working to address disparities in early childhood education for youth age 0-5 in San Diego County.
Keynote Speaker, Alethea Arguilez, Executive Director of First 5 San Diego, has over 20 years of experience in the field of early childhood education and will share more about the critical needs and impact of efforts to provide quality education opportunities for youth from under-resourced communities.
ALL are welcome at this inspirational evening!
6:00 – 6:45 : Hosted cocktail hour
6:45 – 8:00 : Speaking program and grant awards

SDWF DIG Committee Meeting
2023-07-06 13:00 - 14:15, 2023-08-03 13:00 - 14:15 | 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

SDWF Programs Committee Gathering
2023-07-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Rancho Santa Fe – Private Home
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 Board Orientation
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00

SDWF Collaboration Committee Meeting
2023-07-12 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 Adventuring Philanthropists Trivia Nigh
2023-08-29 18:30 | Harland Brewing – One Paseo, 3718 Paseo Pl Suite 1300, San Diego, CA, 92130, United States
Join the SDWF Adventuring Philanthropists for trivia at Harland Brewing – One Paseo on Tuesday, August 29!
With delicious brews on tap and prizes given to the top three teams, Trivia Tuesday at Harland Brewing is the perfect spot to test your knowledge, gather your crew and enjoy cold brews – don’t miss out!
All are welcome, RSVP today!

SDWF Membership Committee Meeting
2023-08-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Meeting
If you would like more information about the Membership Committee or would like to attend a committee meeting, please contact Angela Fujii – afujii@sdfoundation.org

SDWF Programs Committee Meeting
2023-08-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting

SDWF Board Retreat
2023-08-09 09:00 - 12:00
