Women's Fund of Omaha

Drum roll, please…coming to center court (ie the main stage) at this year’s Lead the Change Annual Event is DAWN STALEY!! While she needs little introduction, allow us to celebrate her accomplishments. Dawn Staley is a Hall of Fame player and coach. She’s currently the head coach of the reigning women’s basketball champions, the South Carolina Gamecocks. She’s also a three-time Olympic gold medal winner and coach. Oh, and she played professional basketball, too. Don’t miss your shot to see Dawn Staley in Omaha on Friday, October 18. Sponsorship and tickets available now at https://lnkd.in/gHPCkfmB

A Special Legislative Session focused on taxes is coming next week and it will impact your economic security. 🚨🚨🚨 I know you don’t usually hear from us on tax policy, but Governor Pillen’s current plan will undermine our work on economic security and devastate Nebraska families by dramatically increasing taxes on everyday goods and services while implementing huge cuts to state agencies that provide critical services like childcare subsidies and SNAP. Find out what you need to know and what actions you can take to oppose increased taxes on Nebraska families: https://lnkd.in/gxgmEX3x

Please join us for Inner Circle on Thursday, July 25! Have a friend who wants to know more about Circles or the Women’s Fund? Bring them to this annual friend-raiser event and join us for appetizers, drinks and an update on all things impacting gender equity in our community! Learn about the benefits of being a Circles member and how to apply! Tickets are $35 per person or two for $60. Make your plan. Invite a friend. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gJwbXBux This event is proudly sponsored by Cox Communications.

Applications are now open for Circles Class 13!! For more than a decade, Women’s Fund Circles members have helped to advance the mission of our organization and amplified our work in the community. But it goes deeper than that—every year, Circles’ members cultivate authentic relationships and join a community full of support and empowerment. Get more details and apply online: https://lnkd.in/g3Jt9ZWw Interested in meeting virtually with the current Circles Leadership Team for coaching on your application? Online meeting times are available on July 18 and July 22. Message us for more details!

Yes our our team is currently on break, but we want to introduce you to our newest member--Dr. Erica Schumann. As our first-ever development manager Erica is passionate about community-centric fundraising, focusing on equity, social justice and fostering a sense of belonging. Learn more about Erica in our spotlight blog and help welcome her to the team: https://lnkd.in/gawesx7u

Our office will be closed June 24 through July 5. This mid-year pause is not new to us, but it has been extended to allow our team time to rest, rejuvenate and replenish. As part of our strategic planning work and inspired by The Nap Ministry, we recently added the value of rest. We honor that rest is a right and not a privilege or reward; and we believe that rest is a foundation to innovate, restore and reimagine our collective work. We'll be back on July 8 rested, restored and ready to continue to build a new path forward--together.

We are now collecting donations of business clothing at our office in partnership with Midlands African Chamber. Gently used or new items will be accepted through July 30 with a dropbox available outside our office. Details below!

The Women's Fund 2024 Lead the Change annual event will be on Friday, October 18! An announcement about this year’s keynote speaker will be made soon. At the event, we will recognize local nonprofits and leaders working to advance our mission, share an update on the state of gender equity in Nebraska, and award grants to programs that make a positive impact on the lives of those who experience gender-based oppression. Sponsorship opportunities are available now. Get all the details at https://lnkd.in/guFZyJFy

As we move ahead in our collective work this year, we reflect on 2023 and how much progress we were able to make with your ongoing support. Thank you! View our Annual Report online now: https://lnkd.in/gjtVvsWi

WOWZA—this year’s list of Tributes includes some of the most empowering, influential and outstanding members of our community. Check out who made the list today at https://lnkd.in/gCkXTDmJ! And thank you to all who lifted up people in your life, who honored someone you admire and added that person’s name to this list. We appreciate you! 😍