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Women’s Fund, in our community since 1995.


History

Established in 1995, the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay supports programs in the local community that meet its mission of empowering women and inspiring girls while promoting leadership and building self-esteem.

 

Mission

Operating in alignment with the principles of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, the mission of the Women’s Fund is to grow its endowment from which it provides grants to support local leadership and self-esteem initiatives to empower women and inspire girls.

The strategic direction for achieving this mission is provided by the Women’s Fund Advisory Board. The central work of the Women’s Fund — fund development, events that inform and raise grants, and stewardship — all take place with the collaborative support of committees and countless volunteers.

2020-21 Advisory Board of Directors

Amanda Gay, Keely Marlowe, Karen Monfre, Julie Blank, Jessie Pondell, Mike Schmidt, Therese Woelfel, Kim Linehan, Lori Harris, Micki Koehler, Jo Beno, Kristin Suchalla, Rebecca Pruess, Nichole Campbell, Sara Funk, Sue Weyers, Barbara Koldos, Jessica Diederich, Linda Hansen, Ann Weiss Erica DeQuaine, Nan Williams Not pictured: Tracy Alpert, Lisa Vanden Avond, Teresa Schoffelman

Emeritus Advisory Board Members

Nancy Armbrust, Aymee Balison, Susan Baranczyk, Lorrie Blaylock, Kate Burgess, Beverly Carmichael, Diane Conway, Apache Danforth, Yolo Diaz, M.D., Diane Ford, Lise Lotte Gammeltoft, Dee Geurts-Bengtson, LoisGrace Golde, DeDe Heid, Mary Hitchcock, Patty Ninham-Hoeft, Irene Hogan, Kate Hogan, Judy Johnson, Gail King, Lindi Kurtz, Dr. Cynthia Lasecki, Pat LaViolette, Laura Lear, Karmen Lemke, Bev Lisle, Toni Loch, Terri Matousek, Gail McNutt, Betsy Mitchell, Judy Nagel, Christine Neuman, Bridget O’Connor, Pat O’Keefe, Jonie Paye, Suzy Pfeifer, Sue Porath, Colly Remley, Sharon Resch, Diane Roundy, Kim Schanock, Sue Schinkten, Sabina Singh, M.D., Rose Smits, Jeanne Stangel, Donsia Strong Hill, Nancy Thompson, Cindy Treleven, Veronica Trofka, Julie Van Straten, Maryanne Weyenberg, Susan White

Committees

  • Fund Development and Stewardship – This committee focuses on ways to secure the resources needed to support the work of the Women’s Fund.
  • Events – Committee members plan and execute the signature events of the Women’s Fund, including Power of the Purse and Backstage with the Women’s Fund, and partner with other organizers for additional events through the year.
  • Strategic Communications – The Communications Committee keeps donors, grantees and the community up-to-date on Women’s Fund happenings.
  • Education & Nominations – This Committee promotes the Women’s Fund by informing interested parties about its mission, goals and accomplishments and ensures strong board member development and recruitment.
  • Grants – The Grants Committee reviews and assesses grant applications and recommends which programs and initiatives to financially support.

Faces of the Women's Fund

Our Faces of the Women’s Fund series highlights the women and men whose efforts make our work possible. Whether it’s making a donation, volunteering at one of our signature events, or staffing a program we fund, these individuals are all driven to the same goal — empowering women and inspiring girls.

Sarah Phillips

Sarah Phillips

“I believe my role as an adult advocate is necessary and very important to not only myself, the youth, their families, but also the larger community. GreatHER™ Together is a collaborative community strategy that
Michael Schmidt

Michael Schmidt

I was a little surprised and intimidated to receive the invite after current board member Barbara Koldos told me that
Amanda Gay

Amanda Gay

My first experience with the Women’s Fund was over ten years ago, as a raffle ticket volunteer at the Power of the
Laura Lear

Laura Lear

Inspired by its mission and focus on the local community, I began volunteering on Women’s Fund committees years
Karmen Lemke

Karmen Lemke

“As a proud mother of three daughters, I have always been passionate about helping women and girls. I have Diane
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Kim Schanock

As a founding member, donor and active emeritus of the Women's Fund, I have seen first hand the positive impact the
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Suzy Pfeifer

“I am very proud of my involvement with the Women’s Fund. I have seen it grow to become a major influence,
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Alexia Wood

The Women’s Fund has been critical to St. John’s ability to respond to the gender-specific needs of homeless adults in
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Diane Roundy

“I am so excited to team up to empower women and inspire girls! I have been involved in The Women’s Fund since
Rashad Cobb

Rashad Cobb

I first became aware of the impact made by the Women’s Fund while working at a nonprofit organization here in northeast

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