Personally and professionally, many of us have been asking ourselves questions about the state of our world, particularly with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as racial and social injustice. Instead of grappling with these challenges individually, we thought that our community could benefit from coming together and growing our understanding by exploring these topics through the lens of philanthropy.
The morning began with greetings from WID’s President, Kellen Epstein and two 15-minute networking sessions. It was a wonderful way to start the morning and was a fun, virtual replacement for the normal networking that would happen in the room at a WID event.
Wondering where to start with End-of-year fundraising? Need a few pointers to freshen up your materials? Look no further! WID has you covered in this month’s pulse of fundraising.
Name: Cailyn Carr Title & Organization: Development Associate, My Life My Choice
Women in Development of Greater Boston is thrilled to announce our first-ever Scholarship Program for the 2021 year.
On October 27, 2020, WID brought to light a question that many within the development profession are asking themselves daily. How do we continue moving forward with our major gifts program during a global pandemic? This program, sponsored by CCS Fundraising, gave attendees concrete suggestions from both fundraisers and donors alike, that although much has changed around us, the basics remain. We still need to continue making those asks, reach out to our constituents and building deeper connections with our donor base.
Congratulations to our member who has recently changed positions:
Name: Joyce MacDonald
Title & Organization: Assistant Director of Development, Women’s Philanthropy, Greater Boston Food Bank
The past several months has forced nonprofits to take a deeper look at how they operate, raise funds and keep people engaged in their mission. As we look towards our future, and in the spirit of new beginnings, it’s important to reflect on what we’ve learned, where we can grow and how we can better position ourselves moving forward.
New to Development? You belong here.
WIDGB has some big news: We created a new, lower-cost membership level for those Women in Development who are new to the field!
There’s no doubt about it, this year is anything but ordinary. Wondering how to move forward during a crisis? We have you covered. Check out these tips for successful end of year of fundraising.
Name: Jessica TelemaqueTitle & Organization: Senior Development Officer, Animal Rescue League of Boston
Welcome to our newest members:
On July 22, 2020, WID took a deep dive into the “small ponds” of the development world. “Small Shop Talk: Inside the World of Small Shop Fundraising,” one of a series of free summer webinars sponsored by CCS Fundraising, was moderated by Raquel Rosenblatt, Chief Development Officer of The Dimock Center.
Remember how every summer as a kid you would have a Summer Reading List? Well, this summer is no different!
Highlights from “Building Inclusion of People with Disabilities into Your Organization’s Mindset” by Rachel Jellinek
Over 100 attendees joined us on Thursday, June 11, for our reimagined virtual Annual Meeting. WID’s President, Kellen Epstein, shared an update about the organization’s plans for the future. We also elected our new board members and paid tribute to our retiring board members.
