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For 30 years, Women in Development of Greater Boston has advanced women in the development profession by providing an opportunity for members to network, seek mentorship, and further develop professional skills and knowledge of the industry. I am indebted to this organization for connecting me with an extensive network of highly collegial and talented professionals - many of whom are now friends - and for creating an extraordinary setting to discuss job knowledge and effectiveness, and personal growth.

I am honored to serve as President of WID and want to continue building upon the relationships and networks that have enabled this organization and its members to make such an impact in the field of philanthropy. I encourage you to explore our web site to learn more about the organization, its members, and our mission, and I ask that you share your questions directly with me. I welcome your comments and involvement, and look forward to speaking with you soon.

Cordially,

Usha Pasi
President of WIDGB
Meet Usha Pasi, President of Women In Development of Greater Boston

WID's Annual Spring Event - May 23, 2012

Joyce and Bill Cummings of Winchester, MA, signed on to the Giving Pledge, begun by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates, in May 2011. By taking the pledge, America's richest families publicly declare that they will give away more than half of their wealth to philanthropic causes during their lifetimes or posthumously. The Cummings are the first in MA to join this elite group of 68. Since creating the Cummings Foundation in 1986, Joyce and Bill have given more than 90% of their assets to their Woburn-based foundation. Additionally, they established nonprofit retirement communities, educational scholarships, and a Holocaust and genocide education program, and have pledged $50 million to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Register today!

Trends in Higher Education - June 6, 2012

What are some of the issues facing colleges and universities in today's competitive fundraising environment? How do development and alumni relations officers continually find ways of engaging their constituency in a world filled with good causes in need of philanthropic support? In this panel discussion, hear about the latest engagement initiatives at some of the area's top institutions and what they believe the next big trends in fundraising and volunteer engagement will be. We hope that regardless of your organization, you will learn about best practices that can be used in your own programs immediately. Register today!