To celebrate Women’s History Month, I’m looking back on the achievements (and challenges!) of the San Diego Women’s Foundation (SDWF).
As the executive director of SDWF, I firmly believe that a network of determined, committed women can reach nearly any goal. And our history proves that.
Founded as a supporting organization of The San Diego Foundation, SDWF has grown to an organization of more than 215 members. Our mission is to educate and inspire women to engage in collective philanthropy. A membership grantmaking organization, SDWF has engaged over 600 women in its philanthropic process.
SDWF founder and past board member Cindy Olmstead (left) poses with board member Jacqueline Bell at a recent SDWF event. SDWF reached $2 million in lifetime grantmaking under the leadership of Olmstead.
Here is a quick look back at what we’ve accomplished together at SDWF and the leading women who helped us reach these milestones:
As 2018 continues, we’re continuing to blaze a path of effective, innovative philanthropy. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and even more excited about what lays ahead.
With this phenomenal network of talented, connected women, the sky is the limit – women truly can do more than woman!
Katie oversees day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the San Diego Women’s Foundation (SDWF), ensuring that programs and services delivered are consistent with the organization’s mission to engage women in significant philanthropy. Katie works closely with SDWF board of directors, members, community partners and staff to guide an effective grantmaking process and to provide programming that helps members become more savvy, strategic philanthropists.
On August 9, 2022, we awarded $838,704 in Opening the Outdoors grants to 24 nonprofit organizations that offer equitable access to outdoor spaces in San Diego County.
“San Diego Foundation is proud to once again support its partners committed to increasing community-driven efforts to enhance accessible outdoor space, encourage youth to learn more through hands-on education and create the next generation of environmental stewards in the San Diego region,” said Christiana DeBenedict, SDF Director of Environment Initiatives.
This year’s grantees will help address these inequities and enhance access to the outdoors throughout San Diego County.
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