national women's history month
March is Women’s History Month – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. As you evaluate your financial plans, consider a donation to the WF endowment, planned or estate gift.
2023
WF Metaphorical March4Equity
Saturday, March 4, 2023
JUST 2%… The latest study from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at IUPUI indicates that only 1.9% of all charitable giving supports organizations for women and girls. That means more support is given to religion, education, arts/culture, and environment/animals than women and girls.
This is why your investment is always so valuable! A gift of any amount helps advance equity for women and ensures that the Women’s Fund continues its grants, programming, and HER Scholarships throughout the year. Your support matters today and every day!
International Women’s Day in Partnership… #EmbraceEquity
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | Marcus Performing Arts Center
On March 8, International Women’s Day, we partnered with Professional Dimensions for a roundtable event featuring organizations in our region committed to empowering women and embracing equity. In “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” we honored the many remarkable women who have used their voices and their stories to inspire change and create a better world for all.
From groundbreaking activists to inspiring artists, women have played a crucial role in shaping our society and our culture. International Women’s Day was the perfect opportunity to showcase the contributions of these remarkable women and to recognize the importance of their work.
Thank you to everyone who joined us as we inspired future generations to continue the work of building a more just and equal world — creating a brighter future for all women.
Women’s Networking Night at the Theater with RTW for “Tidy“
Friday, March 24, 2023 — Opening Night | WF Private Reception
Annually we organize an evening to experience theater together. This year we saw “Tidy,” by Kristin Idaszak, at Renaissance Theaterworks. Whether you came with someone or meet up with the WF community, we thank you for joining us!
WF Community Book Read in Partnership with Ex Fabula… She Speaks
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Celebrating brilliant speeches that prove women have been powerful orators. Brave and bold women used their voices to inspire change, transform lives, and radically alter history. Discover with excitement who made the list and read an introduction by Yvette Cooper for each speech. “She Speaks” is inspirational, engaging, entertaining and thought-provoking. Not just one voice, but many voices! Join us in deepening our understanding of the role of women, along with their achievements and contributions in history.
In this partnership, Ex Fabula demonstrated its expertise in connecting the community through the art of true, personal storytelling at this event. Several people read a speech from the book, “She Speaks,” that resonated with them and then shared personal stories.
We helped bring this event to fruition and funded a WF Flash Grant to Ex Fabula!
Storytellers named by Ex Fabula
Sue Blaustein
Selected speech: Kavita Krishnan’s “Freedom without Fear”
Michaela Lacy (she/her)
Selected speech: Maya Angelou’s “On the Pulse of Morning”
Alexis B. Outlaw
Selected speech: Sojourner Truth’s “I am Woman’s Rights”
Kim Shine
Selected speech: Audre Lord’s “There are so many silences to be broken.”
Speech Hosts
Bela Roongta Eitel
Selected speech: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi’s “We Should All Be Feminists”
Kate Brejcha
Selected speech: Eva Kor’s “A Message of Hope and Healing”
Partners That Promoted the Book… “She Speaks”
101.7, The Truth
Alverno College
Cardinal Stritch, This Week at Stritch
Milwaukee Women Inc.
Event Vision Sponsors
Kate Brejcha
Jaime Green
Ashton Henry
Nicole Horvath
Annette Jacobson
Heddy Keith
Kelly Ottman
Monica Shah-Davidson
Erika Sander
Alexandria Staubach
Liz Syrrakos
Noelia Velez
Debra Zarne
2022
Metaphorical March 4 Equity
Friday, March 4, 2022 @ All Day
Our Metaphorical March 4 Equity is your chance to demonstrate your commitment to advancing equity for women. With your investment today, you ensure the Women’s Fund continues its grants, programming, and HER Scholarships throughout the year. Your support matters!
35 Books to Read, Book Discussion: Funding Feminism
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 5 PM – 6 PM VIRTUAL via Zoom
An important part of our work is creating social change, which means shifting attitude, behavior, and culture. We are keeping the conversation going about disruptors who are changing the power dynamics with numerous books and discussions throughout 2022..
Schlitz Park, Vendor and Resource Fair
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 @ 12 – 2 PM
Schlitz Park RiverCenter Atrium
Women and Music
All Day on 88Nine…Tuesday, March 8, 2022!
Nicole Horvath and Erika Sander, WF Board Directors, share stories and music for a special segment with Dori Zori of 88Nine, Radio Milwaukee. Recognizing that music impacts how we, as women, view our lives, and know it is a powerful communication tool, they created a unique playlist to inspire.
2020
Metaphorical March 4 Equity
March 4, 2020 @ All Day
Our Metaphorical March 4 Equity is your chance to demonstrate your commitment to advancing equity for women. With your investment today, you ensure the Women’s Fund continues its grants, programming, and HER Scholarships throughout the year. Your support matters!
One Woman, One Vote…POSTPONED indefinitely as of 3.11.20
March 16, 2020 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Northwestern Mutual
This is a special experience in partnership with the Women’s Employee Resource Group at Northwestern Mutual.
Women’s Networking Night, Reception and Performance: “Eclipsed”…CANCELLED as of 3.13.20
March 24, 2020 @ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Milwaukee Repertory Theater
A Chilling Portrait of War and Sisterhood – Written by actress-playwright Danai Gurira (Black Panther, The Walking Dead) comes a stunning tale of hope and resilience set in the midst of the Liberian Civil War. Nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play. In Partnership with MAC Women, WCREW, and W Girls.
Conversation Over Coffee, “Eclipsed”…CANCELLED as of 3.13.20
March 27, 2020 @ 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Milwaukee Repertory Theater
2019
March 4, 2019 Annual Metaphorical March 4 Equity Advancing equity for women.
March 4 – 8, 2019 Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Milwaukee.
March 6, 2019, 3-4 PM. Session: Common Threads, Resources in the NFP Sector presented by Lisa Attonito. Reservations requested. Sponsored by Joan Bruce, Club President. Held at Woman’s Club of Wisconsin
March 8, 2019 Keynote Address by Lisa Attonito at Accenture. (Private Event)
March 13, 2019 Women’s Networking Night, Reception and Performance: “The Chinese Lady” Sponsored by Legacy Private Trust Company. Held at the Milwaukee Rep
March 15, 2019 Conversation Over Coffee
March 27, 2019 Community Talk Back, Community Book Read
Broad Band, The Untold Story of the Women who Made the Internet by Clarie L. Evans. Reservations requested.
March 13, 2019 Women’s Networking Night, Reception and Performance: “The Chinese Lady” Sponsored by Legacy Private Trust Company. Held at the Milwaukee Rep
March 15, 2019 Conversation Over Coffee
March 27, 2019 Community Talk Back, Community Book Read
Broad Band, The Untold Story of the Women who Made the Internet by Clarie L. Evans. Reservations requested.