Community & Philanthropy

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Volunteer Spotlight

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CAROLINE MCDONALD

What brought you to ninety-nine girlfriends? I first heard about ninety-nine girlfriends while hiking with a friend. She knew a woman who was a girlfriend and who raved about the organization. I wasn't in a financial position to fully contribute at the time but was intrigued by the concept of a women-led collective giving circle. I looked it up online and came across ninety-nine girlfriend's Fellows Program. I loved how the fellowship not only made the organization and its mission more accessible for young women but also included a mentoring and educational component. I applied a month later and was accepted!

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ninety-nine girlfriends Plans In-person Events for 2022

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With fingers and toes crossed, we are hopeful that things will continue to improve in the pandemic and we may be able to offer some in-person events in 2022! Stay tuned to your Member Updates for more info as things develop, and let us know if YOU are interested in joining the Events Team to help us create opportunities for our members to gather in person - in case you forgot, that is part of the magic of ninety-nine girlfriends!

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Volunteer Spotlight

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LORI RUX & ANN DODDS

Have you ever wondered how the magic happens when you log into your directory or who processes your contribution? Well, the answer is the incredible duo of Lori and Ann. Every organization needs a strong, dependable foundation and these two Girlfriends are part of that foundation. We thought you might enjoy learning a little more about them…

Multiply Your Impact Through Matching Gifts

Does your employer have a matching gifts program? Employer matches have made such an impact in our work. They are applied to our general fund and have been used to increase the funds disbursed through our Impact Awards, help fund our Fellows Program, and more!

If your employer does have a matching gifts program (Check this list to find out), please be sure to check the box about this when renewing your membership.

Questions? Contact Tammy.

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New for 2022: The Girlfriends Fund!

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Ninety-nine girlfriends is piloting a new program to welcome members for whom $1,100 is a barrier to participation. Instead, the individual pays $550 and requests $550 from the Girlfriends Fund. This program is made possible by the generosity of members who are able to contribute to the fund. $550 helps one Girlfriend but donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated. And, of course, contributions are tax-deductible, as allowed by law.

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RSVP for the Awards Celebration on December 5!

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Soon we will be organizing an awesome task force to plan this celebratory event and will have more exciting details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please get it on your calendar and RSVP so you get all the helpful information as it becomes available.

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2021 Discovery Forum: Shifting Power

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Our 2021 Discovery Forum provided considerable food for thought, as ninety-nine girlfriends continues our journey to embed racial equity in all that we do. We heard from three philanthropic leaders about three very different approaches that their foundations or giving circles have taken to change grantmaking, investing, and organizational structure and culture. Read on for a summary the video recording.

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Vote for Raphael House to Win a Grow Grant

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Raphael House has been selected as one of 12 finalists for an Advantis Grow grant! If they win an award, they’ll get to outfit the 11 private rooms in their emergency shelter with new, much-needed bedding and cribs, as well as replace a broken washing machine so families can safely do laundry onsite.

Grants will be awarded based on which projects receive the most votes from the community. Voting is easy at https://www.advantiscu.org/grow-vote, and folks can vote once per day through July 7.

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Attend: We Give Summit 2021

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The We Give Summit 2021 is a virtual month-long event in May to celebrate everyday givers with virtual presentations, interactive sessions and online networking! Speakers share info, experiences and inspiration about many aspects of the collective giving movement. Each week has a different theme: Be Together, Learn Together, Grow Together, Dream Together. This international celebration of collective giving circles continues through May 27. A full access pass costs $50 after the first week – Register and jump in!

This Summit was organized by the new PhilanthropyTogether network of giving circles (which we’re a part of). Read about their first year here.

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Read: Changing grantmaking practices and honesty in grant reports articles

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As we near our “grant making season”, our Grant Steering Committee co-chairs Holly and Tammy share two short reads. Each has a very different style and each has a very important message: