JOIN
A COMMITTEE
Each of the committees listed below would welcome
members' time and talents. All members are eligible to participate.
Committees include: |
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Education
Committee: Plans educational programs that address
current issues and strategies in philanthropy. Committee
members also devote meeting time to their own philanthropy
education. |
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Grant
Committee: Researches and nominates the candidates
for the pooled fund ballot. Meets from January through May
each year. |
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Impact
Assessment Committee: Reviews pooled fund awardees
and assesses the impact of the grant on the community. Participation
is limited to members who have served two years on the Grant
Committee. |
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Membership
Committee: Builds and stewards a vital, diverse
and satisfied membership – one in which members feel
connected to one another and the community. |
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view committee meeting times, please click here. |
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ATTEND
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Members are invited to programs
and events scheduled throughout the year, including educational
forums and miniforums, neighborhood gatherings, Grant Committee
report meetings, the annual meeting, and an annual award
event to announce pooled fund beneficiaries. Members are
encouraged to invite guests to events and programs. WWF
sends members a monthly newsletter (alternating between
paper and electronic versions) that includes information
about upcoming WWF events. In addition, a regularly updated
calendar of WWF programs is available our our Programs
page. |
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| Grant
Committee Programs |
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DISCOVERY
DAYS: discover your passion! (November)
WWF invites community experts representing each area funded
by the foundation – arts & culture, education,
environment, health and social services – to give
us their perspective on where a WWF pooled fund award or
individual grant would make the greatest impact. Discovery
Days offers a great opportunity for all WWF members and
their guests to learn about cutting-edge issues in our community.
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GRANT
CYCLE : the heart of WWF (January - June)
All WWF members are invited to participate in the grant
process. (To learn more about the grant cycle, please visit
Grants) The kick-off
meeting is held each January. |
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GRANT
REPORT MEETINGS: inform your vote and your own philanthropy
(April - May)
The Grant Committee makes reports on the projects/organizations
being considered for WWF pooled fund awards at two meetings.
All members are encouraged to attend. The first grant report
meeting is a summary of the 25 projects (five in each of
WWF’s funding areas) under consideration in the current
grant cycle. The second report meeting summarizes the outcome
of the 15 site visits (three in funding area) made by the
Grant Committee. |
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AWARD
CELEBRATION: an annual highlight (June)
After the Grant Committee completes its work and
the entire membership has voted on the final five organizations
that will receive pooled fund awards, it is time to celebrate!
At this celebration the five pooled fund awardees are announced
and the organizations are present to accept their checks
as well as our congratulations. |
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| Programs
Hosted by Other Committees |
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ANNUAL
MEETING (January/February)
The annual meeting is an opportunity to hear from WWF
leadership about the foundation activities of the past year
and plans for the future. In addition to the regular business
portion of the meeting (election of directors, reports from
the chair and president) the program typically includes
guest speakers and reports from past grantees. Hosted by
the WWF board of directors. |
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EDUCATION
FORUMS & MINIFORUMS: knowledge and skills for effective
philanthropy (Spring & Fall)
The Education Committee hosts several educational opportunities
each year designed to build members skills and knowledge
for effective philanthropy. Forums often include a panel
of speakers and draw medium to large groups of members and
their guests. Two forums are held each year, one focusing
on an issue and the other on skill-building. Past topics
include the foster care system, board governance and childhood
obesity. Miniforums offer a more informal, intimate setting
to learn about an issue. Several miniforums are held each
year, often hosted in a member’s home. This is an
opportunity to connect with the nonprofit community, local
leaders and other WWF members. |
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NEIGHBORHOOD
GATHERINGS: the story of philanthropy (Spring
& Fall)
Designed to stimulate members' thinking about their own
giving, neighborhood gatherings offer a unique opportunity
to hear a personal story of philanthropy. Hosted by the
Membership Committee, these gatherings are a great opportunity
to get to know other members. |
