A monthly electronic bulletin, keeping you up-to-date on
Women Work! activities, partnerships, news and much more!
Conference Scholarship Deadline - One Week Away!
The deadline to apply for a scholarship for A Woman's Work is Still Never Done, is only ONE WEEK AWAY! Make sure you visit www.womenwork.org and apply for a scholarship before it's too late.
While you're on the web site, register for the conference and make your hotel reservation. The early bird deadline (March 2) and hotel deadline (March 23) are just around the corner!
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Development Doctor
Today's donors are looking to be more than just a checkbook; they want to build a relationship with your whole organization rather than just your fundraising staff. In this issue, I'll give you some tips on how to build friends of your organization and turn them into donors if they aren't already.
The key to reaching individual donors is to understand their interests and speak their language. Think about the diversity of your donors and potential donors and be the bridge between their interests and your organization's work.
Consider:
- Introducing your donors and potential donors to staff and clients in their areas of interest– hands on involvement.
- Finding out what other groups your donors and potential donors work with and discuss unique ways for them to be a community bridge – a great way to give donors a role other than through financial support.
- Ask donors and potential donors where their interests lie and what their passion is.
- Host appreciation events for donors simply to thank them for their support and invite potential donors to mingle – this is a great way to demonstrate community-wide support while building your own donor community.
- Create a weekly or monthly newsletter, like eNews Works!, to keep donors and potential donors in the loop.
The more aligned someone is to your organization's mission and vision, the more likely they will get involved, donate, or volunteer. Good luck!
Questions or Suggestions?
Send your questions or leads to the Development Doctor. Remember good prescriptions for financial health should be shared, so let the doctor know about resources you find useful!
Resources
V-Day and Feminist.com have teamed up to provide resources for women about how to fight violence against women. The online guide includes information on Publications and Emergency Organizations and an exclusive interview with Eve Ensler, founder of V-Day.
A web site for women in business, WomanOwned provides tools for business success. The web site offers hundreds of articles, access to business tools and resources. The new Network at WomanOwned is a place for building your own online network, writing your own blog, selling products and services, and sharing with other members.
Funding Opportunities
Possible Woman Foundation International has awarded over $60,000 in academic scholarships to women in need. Our primary target audience is women who are returning to school after a hiatus, changing careers, seeking advancement in their career or work life, and stay-at-home moms entering the workplace and in need of additional education/training. This scholarship is not intended for recent high school graduates or women who are eligible for or who have already received other significant funding. Deadline: February 23.
For more information, visit www.possiblewomanfoundation.org - click on "Scholarships."
Since 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has sought to improve the functional literacy of adults and families by providing grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to the advancement of literacy. In 2006, the foundation awarded $4.7 million in total grants to 276 nonprofit organizations across the company's market area. The foundation's Adult Literacy Grants Program and the Family Literacy Grants Program are accepting applications through March 2, 2007. Visit the foundation's web site for complete program information and application procedures.
What's New at Women Work!?
Open Board Positions
Are you the kind of person who is not afraid to take a leadership role? Do you believe strongly in promoting and protecting women's rights? Do you believe that YOU can make a difference?
If you answered YES to these questions, then you may be exactly who we are looking for. The Women Work! Board of Directors is seeking highly motivated, energetic, capable individuals to serve on this dynamic, national governing body. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with this exciting organization, as well as connect with a fantastic group of leaders from across the nation.
We are particularly seeking individuals who may bring one or more of the following skills/experience to the board: Trade Unions, Attorney, Public Health, State Policy, Public Relations & Marketing, Finance & Investment and Information Management.
If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Audrey Mayfield, Nominating Committee Chair at amayfiel@grcc.edu. She will be happy to send you an application and a complete packet of information. Applications are due February 16.
Women Work! Public Policy Agenda
Women Work! released its 2007-2008 Public Policy Agenda last month. This new Agenda focuses on two critical goals for women's economic justice and equality. First, our government must promote women's entry, re-entry and advancement in high -paying work. Second, our leaders must help workers to balance work and family, without jeopardizing economic security.
The Agenda is based on input from Women Work! members from across the nation. Your thoughtful responses ensure that our policy goals accurately reflect the needs of women in transition and their families and communities. To view the Agenda, and find out how you can get involved in advocating for these important goals, visit www.womenwork.org.
Work Your Image! Evaluation
Women Work! wants to know what your program participants think about Work Your Image! If you're using Work Your Image! materials with your clients, please download the participant evaluation and have program participants fill it our after completing Work Your Image!. Completed evaluations can be returned to Women Work! by mail (Women Work!, Attn: Erin Currier, 1625 K Street NW, Suite 300 , Washington , DC 20006 ) or by fax (202-467-5366).
Featured Web site: Women Work!'s network of organizational members are doing great work.
Check out this month's featured web site to learn how our network is bringing economic justice to women across the country. |
Welcome New Interns
A new year has arrived, and with it, new interns have joined the Women Work! team.
Hafeezah Abdullah, Membership and Field Services Intern, is an American Studies major with a focus on Women's Studies at the University of Maryland. She has experience as a legal intern for the County of Essex Council in NJ and as a hospitality supervisor for conference and visitor services at UM. In addition to providing general support to her department Abdullah will be helping implement Leadership Works! Academy and Membership Week.
Ebonie Branch, Programs and Policy Intern, is a senior at American University's School of Public Affairs. Branch's background in research, advocacy and policy assessment will be an invaluable contribution to the national office of Women Work!
Mary Bruce, Policy Fellow, just returned from two years in Morocco, where she served as a youth development volunteer with the US Peace Corps. Prior to the Peace Corps, Bruce graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Poverty Studies. With a commitment to community development, she is excited to join the Women Work! team to learn more about the role of the federal policy-process as it relates to the advancement of economic justice and equality for women.
Jessica Stone, Communications Intern, has returned to Women Work! for the spring semester. As a newly declared Women's Studies minor, she is excited to put her studies to practical use when helping to write Women Work! publications and plan the National Conference.
Carolyn Usanis, Membership and Field Services intern, studies Politics at Oberlin College and will graduate in the Spring of 2008. Joining Women Work! for a short time during her winter term, she has been helping prepare for the Leadership Works! Academy.
New Organizational Member
Women Work! welcomes its newest organizational members who joined during the month of January.
Adult Literacy Services-Lodi , CA
Lydia's Heart, IN
What's New at www.womenwork.org?
Tax Time Help
Tax time is upon us, but Women Work! wants to make sure you and your clients make the most of your 2006 tax returns. Visit www.womenwork.org for tip sheets on tax credits that can help you get extra cash from the IRS-regardless of whether you owe money, expect a refund, or don't owe any taxes for 2006. Good news is good to share, so make sure you tell your friends, colleagues and clients to check out the information in these tip sheets as well!
Upcoming Events
To find contact information for any of the following events or to submit your own event, visit the Women Work! Online Calendar.
February 20
Women’s Bureau Flexibility Conference - Phoenix, AZ
Celebrating Flexible Workplaces: The Latest Research, Trends and Innovations . Join us for a half-day Flexibility Conference and Flex-Options Reception! February 20, 2007, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Phoenix , AZ.
February 28
Trust: A Business and Cultural Imperative - Los Angeles, CA
On February 28th, Working Mother Media brings its internationally renowned Working Mother Best Companies for Multicultural Women Town Hall to the LA area for the third time. The topic will be Trust: A Business and Cultural Imperative. Top level executive multicultural women from the LA area are invited to become a part of this international initiative that openly discusses how trust is crucial to the success of a multicultural workforce.
March 5-7
"The Road to Reentry": 2007 Defendant/Offender Workforce Development Conference - Charlotte, NC
Over 500 participants from across the United States and other countries are expected to attend this conference to learn about "hands-on" practices and tools to implement offender workforce development initiatives and network with others who are implementing best practices and partnerships.
March 22-25
Leadership Training & Family Retreat - Port St. Luice, FL
For once, you don't have to choose between work and family with Execu-Care's Leadership Training (& Family Retreat). Participants receive professional leadership and work/life balance coaching, world-class team building and corporate communications training with Edy Greenblatt, Ph.D. while children and travel companions enjoy Club Med's all-day supervised land & water sports, arts and circus activities. Resort accommodations, childcare, gourmet buffets and entertainment are all included in this unique program.
March 26-27
Women’s Equality Summit and Congressional Action Day! - Washington, DC
The National Council of Women's Organizations and the Younger Women's Task force are proud to announce the Women's Equality Summit and Congressional Action Day, March 26th and 27th, 2007. Women were the leaders for change in the 2006 elections, voting for ethical government, fair wages, reproductive rights and a new direction on the Iraq war. Women's voices are being heard. Now it's time to move our agenda forward! Hundreds of women leaders and their allies will gather in the nation's capital for two days of briefings, training sessions and face-to-face meetings with Members of Congress and national women leaders.
April 2-5
Becoming A Second Chance Society Again - Charlotte, NC
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual National Offender Workforce Development Conference April 2- April 5, 2007 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. the theme for this year's conference is "Becoming A Second Chance Society Again."
April 22-25
A Woman's Work is Still Never Done - Arlington, VA
Mark your calendar now for the 2007 Women Work! National Conference. At the conference you will network with colleagues from across the country, meet with your legislators and develop new professional skills!
Online conference registration is open. Early Bird rates end March 2.
May 5
Women in Trades Career Fair - Portland, OR
The general public is invited to come to the Women in Trades Career Fair on Saturday, May 5, 2007, from 9:00am to 4:00pm to discover high-paying, high-skilled careers in the construction-related trades. Try out tools, meet successful tradeswomen role models including electricians, carpenters, heavy equipment operators, and more, and participate in hands-on workshops.
in the News
University of Michigan drops use of race as factor in admissions - Hours after the University of Michigan announced it would set aside its hard-fought practice of using race and gender in admissions, a U.S. Supreme Court justice opened the door for the nation's highest court to wade into the already thick legal entanglement.
Biden Wants Legal Brigade for Domestic Safety - When it comes to domestic violence, Sen. Joseph Biden likes to compare the federal government to a lawnmower. "Combating violence in the home is like cutting the grass," the Democrat from Delaware is fond of saying. "You can't just do it once."
Former Recipient Says Trimming Welfare Costly - California may need to cut costs, but former welfare mother Diana Spatz says trimming welfare would be a mistake. Farai Chideya talks with Spatz, now executive director of LIFETIME, a welfare advocacy group based in Oakland, Calif.
The Joy of Flex- Our Flex Survey Results - Flexibility matters. You know it, and so do we. But when we got the results of a recent comprehensive work/life survey of our Smart Mom Council, sponsored by Eli Lilly & Co. pharmaceuticals, we were reminded just how much it matters—a lot. And flex has come a long way, baby, although still not far enough.
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