The Women's Fund of Central Ohio

06/01/2026

This Pride Month and always, we celebrate the power of living authentically and advocate for a more inclusive, equitable future for all. 🏳️‍🌈

06/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2027 Women WELDing the Way® honorees! 🎉

We’re especially proud to see Kelley Griesmer, our President and CEO, recognized among this incredible group of leaders making a powerful impact in our community.

Cheers to these trailblazing women who are paving the way for others! 👏

05/27/2026

It's and we are uplifting Women Of Color Retail Alliance ! WOCRA was established to create meaningful pathways for women of color in retail, from entry-level positions, where they currently represent 21% of the workforce, to the highest levels of corporate leadership. Visit www.wocretailalliance.org to learn more.

05/22/2026

We are incredibly honored to have received the Loann Crane Award from Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio this week, in recognition of dedicated, transformational support for reproductive health care and education. This award has traditionally been given to individuals, making it especially meaningful for the Women’s Fund to be among the first foundations recognized.

Over the course of two decades, the Women’s Fund has funded the Ohio Center for S*x Education Peer Education Program and, more recently, litigation efforts to uphold constitutional rights and expand access to abortion care.

As a Women’s Fund Founder and a Planned Parenthood champion, Loann Crane’s legacy lives on in this work every day. We’re proud to be part of it.

05/20/2026

For May’s Women for Women Wednesdays, we have been uplifting past and present AAPI grant partners as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Today, we are featuring OPAWL - Building AAPI Feminist Leadership in Ohio, a grassroots community that organizes for social justice and elevates the voices, visibility, and progressive leadership of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander women, nonbinary, and trans people in Ohio. By co-creating an organized and intersectional feminist member-led community, OPAWL is building collective power through community building, art and storytelling, political education, and organizing campaigns. Visit opawl.org to learn more about their work.

05/18/2026

Last Thursday, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus hosted its Democracy In Action event, which honors individuals whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the civic life of Central Ohio. Kathy and Fred Ransier were recognized for their lifelong dedication, leadership, and commitment to community service and civic engagement. The Women’s Fund attended in support of the League’s mission and to support Kathy, a Women’s Fund Founder, and her husband. Congratulations to Kathy and Fred on this much-deserved recognition! 🎉

05/15/2026

Were you not able to attend Keyholder? 🔑 Or did you join us and want to share the phenomenal TEDx-style talks? You’re in luck! Our Keyholder 2026 YouTube playlist featuring recordings of this year’s local storytellers is ready to watch and share with your friends, colleagues, and others! This year’s speakers were 🔥!

Watch the videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBoqC9i8SJ1HpI8w_3oCyeRrtQOiA7YH&si=H-SIoNbHDRjJ-oBq

Keyholder is a fundraiser for the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, fueling its mission to transform the lives of women and girls. This year’s event featured TED...

05/14/2026

"In this era, the micro is macro. Even tiny actions compound when we do them together." We couldn't agree more.

Thank you to the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for highlighting how collective local action creates meaningful impact in their latest blog post and for including Women's Fund President and CEO Kelley Griesmer in the 2026 TBP Leaders Lab!

Read the blog post here: https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/blog-1/the-micro-is-macro

05/13/2026

This week's grant partner for is Asha-Ray of Hope. This organization works to eliminate violence against women through prevention, education, advocacy, violence documentation, and survivor services, both within and on behalf of the South Asian Community. ASHA-Ray of Hope’s Domestic Violence Helpline is available 24/7 by calling 614-565-2918. Visit asharayofhope.org to learn more about their resources.

05/13/2026

The Women's Fund hosted 2026 grant partners today for our Grant Partner Luncheon! Partners networked and engaged in peer-to-peer learning, open discussions, and collaborative problem-solving to address challenges they are facing and to share best practices. We loved convening in our new office space and we look forward to more opportunities like this to strengthen our relationships with community grant partners. Thank you to all who were able to attend!