The Power of Collective Giving

When you make a contribution to the Women's Fund, you are supporting a portfolio of grants and activities that focus on leadership development and economic and social justice issues that create positive change for everyone. This is the power of collective philanthropy. We promise to be good stewards, to spend our resources wisely, and treat every donor with respect.

"We've marshaled the power of the most diverse pool of donors we've ever had and we've involved the greatest number of women in the grantmaking process. This is about the democratization of philanthropy and increasing our effectiveness as a social change grantmaker."
- Elaine Maly, Executive Director, Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee

You can choose from several giving options:

  • Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee: Builds resources to advance access, equity, and social change; enriches grantmaking; and supports organization growth and community leadership.
  • African American Women's Fund Project: A permanent resource initiated and directed by African American women to support the well-being of African American women and girls.
  • HER Scholarship Program: Provides college scholarships for low-income women age 35 and over.
  • Latinas en Acción: A permanent resource initiated and directed by Latinas to build and strengthen community assets for a just society.
  • The Lesbian Fund: builds the first Lesbian endowment fund to inform and advocate for Lesbian concerns and provides financial support to initiatives benefiting Lesbians at all stages of life.

You can also work with the Women's Fund to create a fund targeted to your own specific interests. You are welcome to pay tribute or memorialize someone in your life while creating your own legacy.

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