Women's Giving Alliance

06/25/2026

WGA members, it is time to celebrate 25 years of collective impact! Join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting and 25th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 29th. We are gathering at the beautiful new Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic to honor our history, recognize the power of collective philanthropy, recognize the power of collective philanthropy, and celebrate the community of women who continue to make WGA possible. We hope to see you there!

Register today (link in comments) and secure your spot for this incredible milestone event. ✨

06/19/2026

As we collectively celebrate our amazing 25th Anniversary milestone, we asked Members to reflect on their time at WGA. Thank you, Brenda, for sharing this wonderful feedback!

If you are a current WGA Member and you have a “why” to share about what WGA membership and involvement has meant to you, we would love to hear it. Visit wganefl.org/shareyourwhy to share your story in celebration of our 25th!

06/16/2026

In honor of WGA’s 25th anniversary, Co-founder Delores Barr Weaver is offering a 1:1 match for donations to the grant pool up to $150,000. The match will run through September 30, 2026, and there is no requirement to be a WGA Member in order to make a donation. Learn more at link in comments.

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06/12/2026

As we continue to celebrate past presidents of the Women's Giving Alliance, we are shining a spotlight on our fifth president, Susan Schantz. Serving from 2011 to 2012, Susan guided WGA through our tenth anniversary and updating our strategic plan. WGA also launched a pivotal research report during Susan's tenure, Stronger Voices…Better Lives, which established mental health as our first multi-year grantmaking focus.

Read our full Q&A with Susan to learn more about her impactful tenure and her memorable "M&M" leadership mantra at the link below ⬇️

05/30/2026

ICYMI: Last weekend, the Florida Times-Union published a guest column by WGA President Sabeen Perwaiz. She highlighted how strategic philanthropy can help address violence against women and girls, and how you can double your impact right now thanks to a generous match from Delores Barr Weaver.

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05/26/2026

This morning, Sabeen Perwaiz, President of the Women's Giving Alliance, and Isaiah M. Oliver, President of The Community Foundation, joined Anne Schindler on First Coast Connect to discuss WGA's 25th anniversary and a matching opportunity to support WGA's grantmaking through the generosity of Delores Barr Weaver.

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05/22/2026

Tune in to First Coast Connect on Tuesday to hear Sabeen Perwaiz, President of the Women's Giving Alliance, and Isaiah Oliver, President of The Community Foundation, talk about WGA's latest grants and its 25th anniversary matching challenge from Delores Barr Weaver.

More from WJCT: https://loom.ly/T4Efi2M

05/21/2026

Thanks to Philanos, a national network of women's giving circles, for spotlighting WGA Member and past WGA president, Sandy Cook. We're proud to be connected with giving circles nationwide as part of our mission to help women become strategic philanthropists and improve the lives of women and girls.

Please join us in celebrating Sandy Cook for her incredible leadership and commitment to collective giving. Through her work with Impact100 Metro Denver and Women's Giving Alliance , Sandy has helped inspire generosity, connection, and meaningful change. Thank you for your service and lasting impact!

05/20/2026

Don't miss Sunday's Florida Times-Union, which will feature this guest column from WGA President Sabeen Perwaiz about the issue of violence against women and girls - and how you can double your impact thanks to a match from Delores Barr Weaver.

The president of the Women's Giving Alliance explains why ending violence against women and girls is a community effort, not just a 'women's issue.'

05/19/2026

Today, at our annual Member Forum, we announced $675,000 in grants to 10 area non-profits AND launched a matching fundraising campaign! Congratulations to Arize Together, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, Family Support Services Duval & Nassau Counties, Catholic Charities Jacksonville, Hubbard House, Inc., RAKAD Dance Camp, the_lotus_flower_project, The Playful Family, Inc. , Silent Women Speaking Foundation Inc, and Empowering Changes Inc.

Read more: https://loom.ly/JXUFxiY