Join the Women's Fund by December 1, 2010, and every dollar you donate can turn into $3! Women's Fund member and philanthropist Betty Elings Wells has committed $250,000 as a 2-for-1 matching grant to stimulate increased giving from members and contributors.Here's how the match works: When the Women's Fund has raised $350,000, Betty's grant will trigger a 2-for-1 match for every subsequent dollar raised - up to $250,000 - by December 1.So don't delay, Pledge or pay now.
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- The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara invites you to join or make a donation today!
- Simply click on Join Now and you will be linked to the Santa Barbara Foundation website where you can make a secure donation. Using the pull-down menu by "Donation Type", select "Women's Fund (Full Member)" or "Women's Fund (Group Member)". Enter the tax deductible amount and follow the instructions.
- To mail a membership payment, make check out to "Women's Fund of Santa Barbara" and mail it to the Santa Barbara Foundation, 15 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
- For questions about membership, please email us at info@womensfundsb.org.
Membership Options
- Individual Member
An individual member who gives $2,500 or more is entitled to one vote, may serve on a Women's Fund committee, and is invited to the Presentation of Funds.
- Group Member
A group of women who together give a total of $2,500 or more is entitled to one vote, may serve on a Women's Fund committee and is invited to the Presentation of Funds if she donated $250 or more.
- Non-voting Contributors
An individual contributor of $250 or more will receive an invitation to the Annual Presentation of Funds.
Why Join the Women's Fund?
Because it is...
- Effective: You will improve the lives of thousands of local women, children and families.
- Efficient: Your tax-deductible donation will be part of a pool 150 times the size of an individual gift, providing greater reach and impact.
- Easy: You can choose to be as involved as you want (no ticket selling, no meetings, no auctions).
- Educational: You will learn about critical community needs and effective programs tackling them.
- Engaging: You will belong to a group of exceptional women who vote on where collected funds are donated.
Why We Joined
"My mother, Jeanne Urbank, had recently passed away and
although she believed in giving, her long illness prevented her from becoming an active philanthropist. I heard about the Women's Fund the next week after her memorial service, and in my mother's honor, I picked up the phone and became involved. Her legacy to me funds my annual Women's Fund membership and allows me to fulfill her wishes to educate and provide opportunities for so many who deserve a chance to improve their lot in life."
-Melissa Brooks
"I was excited to read about the Women's Fund and joined because I wanted to be part of it. I respect the research on need, the decision-making process for funding, and the significant impact the Fund makes in the community. I want to contribute to the community, but at this point have limited time and money. I thought participating in the Women's Fund is a terrific way to help."
-NancyBell Coe
Being a group member through SBParent.com has allowed me to "get my feet wet." I was deeply inspired by last year's award luncheon and excited about the Orfalea matching potential. I can participate in the direction of funds by either voicing my suggestions for recipient organizations. If I would like to do more, I can also serve on a committee. This all feels very powerful to me--not just as an individual but also as part of a group of women!
-Kyra Rogers
"I love working and being with intelligent women who want to do positive upbeat things in life. This is a great vehicle to accomplish serious changes in our community. I love being a part of the group."
-Deanna Dehlsen
"Count me in. You made my day! This saves me the trouble of deciding whom to give from the many mailings I receive."
-Jo McClintock
"One reason for my joining is that I do not have to attend a gala, nor fold napkins and set tables and arrange flowers and choose menus and attend long meetings planning a fund raiser! I want out of the trenches."
-Patty Zucherman
"I believe WF addresses community needs in a most innovative and sensible way. I'm happy to play a role, appreciate that each member has a vote and together we are helping to build a legacy of service to our community."
-Carolyn Novick
"I am inspired by the difference that women are able to make in our community by joining together to be a part of this fund."
-Julie Sorenson
"I joined because of the sheer brilliance of the concept. I am so impressed with the idea and the women power."
-Bobbi Kroot