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BizTimes Media Milwaukee showcases the Power of Philanthropy: Slide Deck
The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee recently held its annual event at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. Its theme was “The Power of Philanthropy,” and it featured historian and author Joan Marie Johnson as the keynote speaker. https://www.biztimes.com/gallery/the-power-of-philanthropy/...
Milwaukee Business Journal – Patti Keating Kahn, Joan Robertson honored by Women’s Fund for philanthropy: Slideshow
Milwaukee real estate executive Patti Keating Kahn and philanthropist Joan Robertson were among nine women honored Nov. 1 by the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee for their philanthropy work in southeastern Wisconsin. Check out the attached slideshow to see photos from the event, which was held at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
The annual Power of Philanthropy drew hundreds of Milwaukee-area business and community leaders. The keynote speaker was author and philanthropist Joan Marie Johnson, whose most recent book was “Funding Feminism: Monied Women, Philanthropy, and the Women’s Movement, 1870-1967.” In her book, Johnson discusses historical milestones, themes in women’s philanthropy and the impact of money.
‘Education Is The Answer’: Lessons From The Daughter Of A Suffragette on WUWM Lake Effect
Robertson was born just before the 19th Amendment was ratified and is the daughter of Annette Roberts, an outspoken pacifist and suffragette who worked toward world peace and diplomacy up until her death at age 102....
‘Funding Feminism’ with Joan Marie Johnson, PhD, and Lisa Attonito, Featured on WUWM Lake Effect
‘Funding Feminism’ Examines How Philanthropy Advanced The Women’s Movement. We learn what spurred women of means in the suffrage era to become philanthropists.
Milwaukee Film Festival features “Warrior Women” – Sponsored by Community Partner, the Women’s Fund
The Women’s Fund is a Community Partner for the Milwaukee Film Festival. Check out our presenting movie, Warrior Women, tonight, October 22, 2018, and Wednesday afternoon. If you come to the screening on the 22nd you’ll be able to catch director Elizabeth Castle and Lakota Harden!
Facebook Live with Molly Snyder – Women’s Fund donates books to the Milwaukee Central Library ahead of the annual event featuring historian/author Joan Marie Johnson, PhD.
Check out this Facebook Live with OnMilwaukee’s Molly Snyder and Donna Kleczka, our Event Chair at the Milwaukee Public Library.
Feed Your Inner Goddess, August 12, 5-9PM
This fantastic event is sponsored by the women business leaders in Mequon/Thiensville for the women of our Greater Milwaukee community. Not only is it an opportunity for women to take a moment out of their busy lives to relax and treat themselves, the event directly benefits the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee. 100% of the profits from the ticket sales will benefit the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee.
Associated Bank, the Main Sponsor for MBJ “Women of Influence 2018” Selects Women’s Fund as Event Partner
Associated Bank, the main sponsor, selected the Women’s Fund as a partner for the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Women of Influence Awards luncheon in 2018.
HER Scholars at Miller Park
What an amazing night! We are grateful to the Brewer’s Wives who support our HER Scholarship program and recently helped recognize the eleven HER Scholars of the 2017/18 academic year. These women stood on the field at Miller Park and celebrated their incredible achievements.
HER Scholar Graduates and Shares her Story
Stingl: ‘Victory in motion’ — Widow with 9 kids graduates from Mount Mary and hopes to help other women
Women’s Fund Executive Directors Speaks at AAUW Area Branch
On May 6, 2018, Lisa Attonito presented at the final branch meeting of the AAUW West Suburban – Milwaukee Branch 2017-18 year. She is the Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee.
New Milwaukee Bar to Donate Percentage of Sales on Opening Night to Women’s Fund
For Tied House’s grand opening week, days of the week will be tied to nonprofit groups. 20% of sales on Monday, May 21, 5-8 p.m. will benefit The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee.
Bon Iver Celebrates Tenth Anniversary and Names Women’s Fund as Concert Partner
American indie-folk band, Bon Iver, teamed with the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee to bring gender equity “centerstage thru action, fundraising, and education.”
New York Minute Magazine: Community Foundation in Greater Milwaukee Helps Older Women Go Back to School
The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee has been, for over 15 years, devoted to making sure that all women and girls have equal opportunities to further themselves in leadership, education, and financial equality.
Shepard Express — Empowering Women through Education and Opportunity
The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee is an organization dedicated to fostering economic empowerment, leadership development and educational opportunities for women and girls.
Journal Sentinel — Annette Stoddard Freeman helped create college scholarships for women 35 and over
Annette Stoddard Freeman worked as an administrator for the United Way and as a counselor at the Counseling Center in Milwaukee and co-founded a college scholarship for women 35 and older. Freeman made a difference in Milwaukee.
Marquette athlete, Nicki Barnes, shares Title IX experience
Today, women are able to benefit from Title IX, signed into law, 45 years ago. Title IX is a law banning sex discrimination in publicly funded institutions, giving female students access to play sports, a privilege their male counterparts have always been able to take advantage of.
Milwaukee BizTimes, The Last Word: Title IX 45 years later: What has changed?
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Milwaukee BizTimes – Women’s Fund celebrates 45th anniversary of Title IX: Article and Slideshow
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Milwaukee Business Journal — Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee celebrates 45th anniversary of Title IX: Slideshow
Donna Orender, CEO of Orender Unlimited and former president of the Women’s National Basketball Association, was the keynote speaker at the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee event Wednesday to celebrating the 45th anniversary of Title IX and its significant contributions to advancing equity for women.
Amanda Braun – Refusing To Sit On The Sidelines
Amanda Braun was celebrating her first birthday when congress proposed a final draft of Title IX, a law banning sex discrimination in publicly-funded athletic programs and creating equal access to sports for women. Throughout her childhood, she never realized the impact that this law would have on her life.
onMilwaukee — Women’s Fund celebrates Title IX with recognition of 12 athletic women
Since the time she was a little girl, Melissa Baldauff dreamed of being a quarterback on a football team. Her parents, however, were concerned for her safety because it’s a high-contact sport dominated by boys, and instead enrolled her in dance lessons.
Our Issues Milwaukee hosted by Andrea Williams — Bernell Hooker, Milwaukee Aces, and Lisa Attonito, Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee
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WUWM 89.7, Lake Effect — Title IX event celebrates Milwaukee Athletes
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WUWM 89.7, Lake Effect — Former WNBA Commissioner Donna Orender Speaks on Title IX’s Value, 45 Years later
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Milwaukee Magazine — Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee Honors Title IX Anniversary
In early summer of 1972, the seminal amendment Title IX was passed, simultaneously allowing women greater access to college education and opening doors for women and girls to participate in sports. 45 years later, Milwaukee will be celebrating its passing with a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in true brew city fashion: at the Harley Davidson Museum.
Lisa Attonito: The New Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI, October 27, 2016 – Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee announced today the appointment of Lisa Attonito as the new Executive Director.
Tracy Wayson
It is with great sadness that we share with you Tracy Wayson has passed away.
BizTimes: Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee Chief to Retire
“I am very proud of our work at the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee, what we have accomplished over the years and the work we continue to do,” Henningsen said. “Milwaukee is a very special place to me and my family – it is our home. I look forward to working with the board and my successor to ensure a smooth transition of leadership, and make certain we sustain and grow what I believe to be one of the most impactful organizations in our region.”
Executive Director Search
The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee has partnered with Spano Pratt Executive Search to identify the Executive Director for the organization. For a confidential conversation and to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jamie Pratt.
Gender Equality Series II: Sponsor vs Mentor
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Happy 100th Birthday Annette!
Annette Stoddard-Freeman who will celebrate her 100th Birthday this year, has been instrumental in paving the way for women to continue pursuing their educational and career goals.
Arts@Large Ebony Fashion Fair Project
Our grant partner at Arts@Large together with some of their middle school students participated in 2015 Milwaukee Art Museum’s exhibit Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair!
Why Gender Equality Needs to Include Men
Read the latest article written by our panel moderator and board member Sangita Kasturi!
2015 Women & Public Policy Event
Sometimes, for social change to happen you must go outside your comfort zone…
Are men central to the conversation around women’s advancement and pathways to gender parity? A diverse mix of over 300 women and men thought so during a positive and lively panel discussion at the annual Women & Public Policy event on September 30th hosted by the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee.
2015 Annual Report
While our impact has been felt, we still have work to do if all women and girls are to be successful and treated equitably. We hope you will join us.
Alverno College Research Center for Women and Girls Study
Here is the summary of the Alverno College Research Center for Women and Girls study regarding the status of girls in Wisconsin. The study is being used by the Women’s Fund to develop strategies for girls led social change initiatives. The Women’s Fund was one of the funders of the study.