Women in Development of Greater Boston

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Women in Development of Greater Boston Since its founding in 1980 by a small group of development professionals, WID has matured into a vital organization approaching 1000 members.

Our mission is to promote and support the advancement of women in the development profession, and our goal is as important today as it was to the six women around the table nearly 40 years ago. Today it is one of the largest organizations of advancement professionals in Massachusetts. Members help one another develop and improve professional skills, share information about employment opportunities, and foster a climate which promotes professional achievement.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸. ✨Join WIDGB on Friday, November 20, for our Fall Kick-off Breakfast featur...
10/22/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸. ✨

Join WIDGB on Friday, November 20, for our Fall Kick-off Breakfast featuring Mikki L. Wilson, “The Dot Connector” at Dot Connector Consulting, LLC

Mikki will challenge us to think differently about networking, not as one more thing on the to-do list, but as a way to tap into the relationships we’ve already built to:

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

The women who spend their careers creating opportunities for others deserve a network that works for them, too.

📍 The Westin Copley Place, Boston
📅 Friday, November 20
☕ Breakfast and Networking: 8:30–9:30 AM
🎤 Program: 9:30–10:30 AM

We hope you’ll join us!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2zkve972

With the fall season well underway, we would like to give a BIG shoutout to our 2026 sponsors, whose generosity makes WI...
10/09/2026

With the fall season well underway, we would like to give a BIG shoutout to our 2026 sponsors, whose generosity makes WIDGB happen! Thank you for investing in WIDGB's mission to foster meaningful connections, provide high-quality professional development, and empower women at every stage of their fundraising careers.

Throughout all seasons of the year, our sponsors continue to show up for our members and make WIDGB opportunities possible.

CCS Fundraising - https://www.ccsfundraising.com/
Impact Capital Strategies - https://www.icsinvests.com/
BCG Connect - https://www.bcgconnect.com/
Boyden - https://www.boyden.com/boston/
No Small Feat Consulting - https://nosmallfeatconsulting.com/
First Non-Profit - https://firstnonprofit.com/
Saphier Events - https://www.saphierevents.com/

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring a WIDGB event or initiative, please reach out to [email protected] or Judi Fanger.

Join WIDGB for our next program! 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗲🗓️ Wednesday, O...
09/30/2026

Join WIDGB for our next program! 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗲

🗓️ Wednesday, October 14th
11am-1pm
📍Boston's NonProfit Center 89 South Street, Boston

Direct mail continues to be one of the most effective fundraising channels—but what actually motivates donors to open, read, and respond? Join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring fundraising and direct mail experts from both agencies and nonprofit organizations. Whether you work at a large institution or a small nonprofit, you'll leave with practical ideas you can immediately apply to your next annual fund appeal.

Our panelists will share what's working today, what they've tested (and learned), and how they're adapting their strategies in an increasingly digital world. Bring your questions, exchange ideas with fellow fundraising professionals, and expand your annual fund toolkit.

Register here: https://www.widgb.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=142&Itemid=135&year=2026&month=10&day=14&title=direct-mail-that-delivers-practical-annual-fund-strategies-you-can-use&uid=78cc89d58f705f6e02ce59f9f6d02e76

Thank you to our sponsor CCS Fundraising and to panelists Caitlyn Burke, Laura Dill and Dan Noonan!

WIDGB recently kicked off our fall events calendar with a sold-out program in Downtown Boston. The workshop, "Small Tabl...
09/28/2026

WIDGB recently kicked off our fall events calendar with a sold-out program in Downtown Boston. The workshop, "Small Table, Big Philanthropy," was led by nationally recognized major gifts specialist and award-winning author, speaker, and coach, Mary Petersen AKA "Hey Fundraiser". The highly engaging session focused on her three-tactic dinner strategy and how to engage fewer donors more deeply while building your pipeline.

WIDGB's next in-person program will be on October 14th at the Nonprofit Center in Downtown Boston. Find out more information and sign up here:

https://www.widgb.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=142&Itemid=135&year=2026&month=10&day=14&title=direct-mail-that-delivers-practical-annual-fund-strategies-you-can-use&uid=78cc89d58f705f6e02ce59f9f6d02e76

Happy First Day of Fall! Autumn is a wonderful time to explore a new network, start something new, or invest in your own...
09/22/2026

Happy First Day of Fall! Autumn is a wonderful time to explore a new network, start something new, or invest in your own professional development. Join us for a WIDGB event and take the next step in developing your fundraising career surrounded by a group of fun fellow fundraisers!

Visit our website for an up to date listing of events and programs and ways to get involved with WIDGB.

Here's to another season of learning from one another, lifting each other up, and growing together. We can't wait to see you at our next WIDGB event! 💚

to our 2026 Annual Meeting Breakfast Program. A heartfelt thank you to longtime WIDGB member Libby Roberts for sharing...
09/17/2026

to our 2026 Annual Meeting Breakfast Program. A heartfelt thank you to longtime WIDGB member Libby Roberts for sharing her career journey with such honesty and insight, and to Jess Garcia for leading a thoughtful conversation that explored resilience, leadership, and navigating the many twists and turns of a career in philanthropy. Their discussion was a reminder that our careers are shaped not only by the milestones we reach, but by the relationships we build, the challenges we embrace, and the purpose that keeps us moving forward.

Get ready for another exciting season of programming with WIDGB. Visit our website for events, resources, and a robust job board! www.widgb.org

As summer is coming to an end, we remember how we kicked off these warmer months… with our 2026 Annual Meeting Breakfast...
09/09/2026

As summer is coming to an end, we remember how we kicked off these warmer months… with our 2026 Annual Meeting Breakfast!

It was a morning filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and a chance to celebrate the incredible women who continue to strengthen and shape our fundraising community.

Swipe ➡️ to see some photo highlights.

Women in Development of Greater Boston is where fundraising professionals come to learn, connect, and grow together. Since 1980, we’ve been building community and advancing women in development — and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Ready to join the network?

🔗 widgb.org

Behind every mission-driven organization are the people doing the work.This Labor Day, WIDGB celebrates the women in dev...
09/07/2026

Behind every mission-driven organization are the people doing the work.

This Labor Day, WIDGB celebrates the women in development who bring organizations’ missions to life—building relationships, raising resources, creating opportunities, and helping communities thrive.

We’re grateful for the work you do and for the community we’ve built together.
Here’s to celebrating the people behind the progress. 💙

Happy Labor Day!

Looking for your next opportunity? Check out this featured job from Peabody Essex Museum — and other opportunities — on...
09/03/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? Check out this featured job from Peabody Essex Museum — and other opportunities — on WID’s Job Board, your go-to resource for meaningful development careers in Greater Boston.

Posted here 🔗 https://widgb.mcjobboard.net/jobs/234379

Thank you to everyone who joined our Summer Sip! Cheers to the end of summer and another great season of WIDGB members g...
09/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our Summer Sip! Cheers to the end of summer and another great season of WIDGB members getting together for both our professional networking opportunities and fun social events. There is always a seat waiting for you and plenty of new friends and contacts to meet at our WIDGB gatherings 🍹✨

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Wellesley, MA
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