The Women's Fund of Central Ohio

10/16/2026

When did you stop waiting and start acting?

We’re looking for speakers for Keyholder on April 7, 2027! If you have a story about the moment you stopped wishing for change and did something about it, we want to hear it. Swipe to see how to pitch, then pitch your talk by Friday, November 13: https://womensfundcentralohio.org/keyholder/

Know someone with a story the room needs to hear? Tag them below. 👇

10/15/2026

We’re done wishing. ✦

Keyholder is coming Wednesday, April 7, 2027: an evening of Central Ohio voices who stopped waiting and started acting.

Save the date. Tickets are coming soon. And if you have a story of your own, our speaker open call is open now: https://womensfundcentralohio.org/keyholder/

Don’t Wish. Act.

10/14/2026

This week’s highlights Nationwide Children's, one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States, with a longstanding reputation as a destination academic pediatric medical center designed to manage the most complex of diseases. Families travel from around the nation and around the globe to access life-saving treatments. Find out more about their work at nationwidechildrens.org.

10/14/2026

Today, Women's Fund President and CEO Kelley Griesmer and Board Vice Chair Lachandra Baker attended the unveiling of the Ohio Women’s Monument, honoring the women whose courage, leadership, and vision have shaped Ohio across generations.

The monument reflects something we know to be true: women have always been a force for the future.

As we recognize the trailblazers who helped get us here, we're also thinking about the women and girls who are shaping what comes next. And how Ohio women will continue to unite!

Learn more about the renowned artist, Brenda Councill, who was commissioned to create the work: https://artsmidwest.org/stories/ohios-next-landmark-honors-the-monumental-women-around-us/

Read more about the monument and the unveiling: https://ohiostatehouse.org/news/ohio-womens-monument-unveiled-and-celebrated-at-the-ohio-statehouse

10/13/2026

The Ohio Women's Monument will be unveiled tomorrow!

Register to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohio-womens-monument-unveiling-tickets-1999123170217

Just over a week until history is made at the Ohio Statehouse with the unveiling of the Ohio Women's Monument! Join us, along with friends and neighbors from across the state, on Wednesday, October 14 starting at 9:30 a.m.

The day includes a program at the Ohio Theatre and the unveiling in the South Plaza. Learn more about the monument and register at oac.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/ohio-womens-monument.

10/12/2026

Over 350 volunteer Grant Readers from across Central Ohio gathered on Saturday for Community Grant Review Day, bringing their lived experiences, insight, and commitment to help shape funding decisions that impact women and girls. You could feel the energy and excitement in the room! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated in this community-led process and to the donors who make this work possible.

If you're inspired by this unique approach to grantmaking and haven't yet made a gift, there's still time to invest in women and girls. Your support helps fund community-driven solutions and expands opportunities across Central Ohio.

⭐ Donate today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thewomensfundgrantreaderdonations

📸 See more event photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1555682669928345&type=3

Photo credit: Purple Star Photography

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Right now, volunteers from across our community are reviewing grant applications and helping determine which programs will receive funding to support women and girls throughout Central Ohio. Sierra Mollenkopf, Women's Fund Development Manager, takes us behind-the-scenes for Community Grant Review Day!

With $300,000 to award and over $2.2 million in total funding requests this year, the need is clear. A gift today increases the resources available for future grants and lets us invest in more of the solutions our community needs. Plus, new monthly donations are still being double matched for one year. That means every $10 monthly gift becomes $30, tripling your impact.

Make a gift today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thewomensfundgrantreaderdonations

10/08/2026

On Saturday, community members will help decide where Women's Fund grants go, and we have some tough decisions ahead. We believe women and girls are the experts of their own lived experiences and deserve a voice in funding decisions. Through Community Grant Review Day, volunteer Grant Readers review applications and help direct resources where they can make the greatest impact.

This year, we received nearly 50% more funding requests than last year, highlighting the growing need in our community.

Every dollar we raise puts more resources into the hands of programs that support women and girls across Central Ohio. Plus, new monthly donations are double matched for one year, tripling the impact. Help us close the funding gap and invest in women and girls!

Donate today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/thewomensfundgrantreaderdonations/

10/08/2026