Run Like A Mother
In its ninth year, Run Like a Mother proceeds directly support the Iowa Women's Foundation. It was a beautiful day to be outside, thank Read More...
Honoring Amazing Women
I am donating in memory of my mother, Bersha E. Brown. She taught her daughters a work ethic for all time. My hope is to pass this on to my daughters Read More...
Bully Panel
Join the Fight to Stop Bullying. Learn more through the Public Panel Discussion on Bullying this week at Linn-Mar High School. Teens that bring the Read More...
Braking Traffik
Interstates 35, 80, 29, and 74 run through the state of Iowa, bringing a wealth of imports and exports that drive our economy. Many are unaware of one Read More...
SHE MATTERS - 2012 Status of Women and Girls in Iowa
What is the current status of women and girls in Iowa? One year ago, the Iowa Women's Leadership Project formed to uncover the answers and unite to take action. The first step of this journey was to release the SHE MATTERS - 2012 Status of Women and Girls in Iowa. Read More...
UNWIND
You're invited to UNWIND at the East West School of Integrative Healing Arts, 1395 Jordan Street, North Liberty, IA. Tickets are limited! Pur Read More...
Flowers die but dreams can live on forever
Each May, we pause to collectively remember an important truth: The women we know work hard. Read More...
Register now for the 9th Annual Run Like a Mother Race
Do you HAVE a mother? Do you KNOW a mother? Are YOU a mother? If you answered YES to any of the above, then the 9th Annual Chicks For Change Run Like Read More...
Iron Jawed Angels
What do you know about the women and men who sacrificed in order for women to have the right to vote? Come to the Coralville Public Library on March 27th to learn more. Read More...
Funds Available
The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) will accept grant applications for the 2013 year through June 1, 2012. All applications for IWF funding must be specifically for women and/or girls in Iowa. Informal groups of women and/or girls, grassroots organizations and formal nonprofit organizations may apply for funding. Read More...
16th Annual Luncheon
Be among the leaders investing in women-focused projects at IWF's 16th Annual Awards Luncheon. Through strategic investments and collaborati Read More...
Meet the USA National Women's Wrestling Team
Female athletes often get overlooked as athletes and are labeled as sex symbols. Just google women wrestlers and you'll find pages of 'professional' female wrestlers with names like Steel Kitten and no mention of the top-ranked USA National Women's Wrestling Team. Read More...
Women Leaders Join Forces to Showcase Miss Representation
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County, 50-50 in 2020, AAUW, Iowa Women’s Foundation and the Women’s Resource and Action Center have joined forces with the 5th Annual Landlocked Film Festival to bring Miss Representation to Iowa City. The film will be shown at the Bijou Theatre, The University of Iowa 166-B Iowa Memorial Union, on Friday, August 26 at 6 pm followed by Roxanne Conlin, a Des Moines activist and attorney. Conlin ran for Iowa governor in 1982 and U.S. Senate in 2010. Learn more about her experience with the press and what we can do to begin to change societal attitudes regarding women and girls. A second screening will be held on Saturday, August 27 at 11 a.m. at The Englert, 221 East Washington Street, Iowa City. Read More...
Voices United for Political Equity
JOIN US ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 26th! On Women’s Equality Day, we will meet at 11:30 a.m. at The Old Capital Senate Chambers to sing our remake of The Read More...
Grant Partner Update: Angel House
Through Angel House, Carol and other women are able to discover the leader within them. The self-esteem course was made possible through the Iowa Women’s Foundation and has been one of the most influential tools in developing leaders at Angel House. Read More...
Want to get connected with organizations that serve Iowa women and girls?
Check out the statewide directory of women's organizations. The database is updated regularly. We want to make sure you are included. Please send updated information about your organization to info@iawf.org. Together we are building bridges and maximizing resources for the benefit of all Iowans. Read More...
Old Capitol City Roller Girls Rock!
Thank you Old Capitol City Roller Girls for contributing to the Iowa Women's Foundation! We are grateful for your support. Don't miss out on the fun - join us for the next home bout on Saturday, September 10 at the Coralville Marriott. The fast paced, high energy energy event fueled by strong, athletic women is sure to capture your attention and leave you wanting more. Read More...
Happy Mothers and Others Day!
Every day countless sisters, aunts, neighbors, teachers and friends guide, mentor and shape the future of other women. Thank you to all of our friends and supporters who made a contribution to the Iowa Women’s Foundation this Mothers and Others Day. Read More...
Iowa Women's Foundation Leadership Circle
Leadership Circle Members Private reception honoring the Iowa Women's Foundation Leadership Circle members will be hosted by Liz and Alan Swanso Read More...
Eighty Unite to Form the IWF Leadership Circle
The Iowa Women's Foundation is proud to announce the birth of the IWF Leadership Circle! Eighty remarkable leaders have made a three-year commitment to support the statewide growth and development of the foundation. Read More...
The Woman Effect is Spreading Across Iowa
Be among the leaders investing in women-focused projects at IWF's 15th Annual Awards Luncheon. Through strategic investments and collaborations, IWF seeks to create lasting social change for all Iowans. The path there is crafted through the melding of community support and innovative ideas - all of which we will be celebrating on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Tickets are $50 with a reduced student rate of $25. Tables of eight are $400. Learn more about our annual awards luncheon. Read More...
50-50 in 2020
The Iowa Women's Foundation is proud to serve as the fiscal agent and provide administrative support for the 50-50 in 2020 Initiative. Read more about this exciting project in The Gazette article included below: "Women have hoped for gender equity in elected offices, but now it’s time to “go out and work for it,” Cedar Rapids City Councilwoman Monica Vernon said Wednesday as she kicked off a 10-year effort to elect more Iowa woman to state and federal office." Read More...
Free Showing of Iron Jawed Angels
On Aug. 26, 1920 -- more than 144 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence and 133 years after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution -- women were recognized as full citizens of the United States when the ratification of the 19th Amendment granted them the right to vote. Read More...
The History of Women Funding Women
This video was inspired by historian Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner who brilliantly determined to preserve and document the writings of suffragist Matilda Joslyn Gage. In the 19th century, Gage complained that women of means funded their husbands' alma maters, churches and the ballet, but rarely stepped forward to fund their suffragette sisters. Imagine how different the world would be today if women had begun funding women sooner! Read More...
How did women achieve the right to vote?
Do you know that women sacrificed their lives for years in order to pass the 19th amendment? Join us in honoring their vision, dedication and hard work. 90 years later we continue to benefit from their labors. On September 21st at 7:00 p.m. will we gather at the Englert to learn more about the remarkable women that sacrificed their lives so future generations would have the right to vote. Read More...
REACH Award Nominations
HONOR WOMEN’S SUPPORTERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Iowa Women’s Foundation to Honor Exceptional Contributions to Advance Women and Girls Read More...
Announcing 2010 Luncheon Keynote Speaker
On behalf of the Iowa Women's Foundation Board of Directors, we are pleased to inform you that our Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on October 1 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Read More...
Run Like a Mother Race Results
Over 380 people participated in the Seventh Annual Run Like a Mother Race. The strong winds died down just in time for everyone to hit the track! Thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors that contributed to the success of this wonderful event. Check back to view photos and more event information. Here are the overall race results. Read More...
Honoring Amazing Women
“I am donating in memory of my mother, Bersha E. Brown. She taught her daughters a work ethic for all time. My hope is to pass this on to my daughters and grand-daughters.” – Sandra Brown-Frericks Read More...
Do you HAVE a mother? Do you KNOW a mother? Are YOU a mother?
If you answered YES to any of the above, then the 7th Annual Run Like a Mother race is for YOU! On Saturday, May 8, 2010, Chicks for Change is hosting Run Like a Mother, a 4-mile run/walk to benefit the Iowa Women’s Foundation. Read More...
Encouraging Women to Truly Believe in Themselves
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) has partnered with Lionne Designs to help provide genuine opportunities and true freedom statewide for Io Read More...
Funds Available
The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) will accept grant applications for the 2011 year through May 28, 2010. All applications for IWF funding must be specifically for women and/or girls in Iowa. Informal groups of women and/or girls, grassroots organizations and formal nonprofit organizations may apply for funding. Read More...
Domestic Violence and Health Care Reform
Health care reform means real change for victims of domestic violence. Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women Read More...
Call to Action on Behalf of Working Mothers in Iowa
24 other states, DC and Puerto Rico have laws requiring employer accommodation of expressing milk at work for employees who breastfeed. The Iowa Senate has passed the bill, and it is now eligible for debate in the House. However, without a show of support, it will likely not come to a vote in the House. Please let your Representative know your thoughts on the bill SF2270. Read More...
The Girl Effect
Powerful social and economic change occurs when girls have the opportunity to fully participate in society. Read More...
Domestic Violence Deaths In Iowa On The Rise
The Iowa Department of Public Health has released its latest study showing that the number of pe Read More...
Why I'm a Menace
I'm a woman and I vote. Read More...
Shop with a Purpose
The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) is joining Bagolitas' new Pay It Forward Program. IWF supporters now have another way to invest in the dreams of girls and the power of women. Read More...
Gender Wage Gap Widens
Corridor Business Journal: A new fact sheet released by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) based on median annual earnings data for full Read More...
Doing Double Duty Today?
The first Labor Day celebration took place on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City. In 1884, the first Monday of September was designated as the holiday to celebrate “workingmen.” Read More...
Women and the Law
“Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.” Iowa State Seal (1847-present) The path towards equal rights and representation for Iowa women is marked by the groundbreaking achievements of intelligent, hardworking and committed women. Many of whom broke down barriers and opened new doors for women across the United States and beyond. Read More...
Hecho En Iowa
Since the 1880s, Latinos/as have built homes, established communities and worked in fields and factories across Iowa. More recently Latinos/as have found employment in Iowa's packinghouses, service sector industries and established thriving businesses. According to the Iowa Division of Latino Affairs in 2006, Latinos/as comprised 3.8% of Iowa’s total population. Read More...
Women in Sports
You bet I play like a girl! Read More...
Building Bridges: Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
A Call to Action Read More...
Birthday Celebration Day Seven
Women build more than families and communities; they design, plan and manufacture fundamental components of our lives. The Brooklyn Bridge might not have been built had it not been for Emily Warren Roebling. Read More...
50% Solution Award Finalists Announced
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has named the top three finalists in each of three categories – individual, business and nonprofit- for the 2009 50% Solution Awards. Recipients for this year's awards will be chosen by the public via online vote from September 1-15. Read More...
Birthday Celebration Day Six
“The vote is the emblem of your equality, women of America, the guarantee of your liberty. That vote of yours has cost millions of dollars and the lives of thousands of women. Read More...
Honoring Women
From week’s worth of recognition to an entire month! Read More...
Women Leaders
Add women, Change Everything Read More...
Beloved
"Freeing yourself was one thing; claiming ownership of that freed self was another" -Toni Morrison Read More...
Title IX
June 23, 2009 marked the 37th anniversary of Title IX. The law, which was originally Read More...
Strong Women Lead the Way
Public Service in the Past, Present and Future of Iowa Read More...
Happy Birthday to...Us!
15 years, 15 milestones. The Iowa Women's Foundation was founded on August 27, 1994. Read More...
2009 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony
You are cordially invited to attend, free of charge, the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2009, to celebrate the induction of four outstanding women. Read More...
13th Annual Awards Luncheon
"When it comes to the future there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened." Read More...
Iowa Needs You!
Lt. Gov. Patty Judge will call on Iowa women today to donate their time and energy by serving on a local board or commission and announce guides to assist women in learning more about those kinds of opportunities. Read More...
Re:markable
IWF is excited to tell our recent history and celebrate our accomplishments as we share our first ever annual report. The 2008 A Read More...
Best Wishes
IWF and the Board of Directors wish all the best to outgoing Board member Charlene Pope. Charlene has served IWF as a Board member since 2007. She was Read More...
Get to know the Board
Board Members at IWF are community volunteers who are dedicated to serving women and girls in the state by utilizing their unique talents and experien Read More...
What will the next generation of female leaders look like?
Will they stand tall and freely share their insights? Will discussions regarding their accomplishments exceed the commentary regarding Read More...
Happy Father's Day
The Iowa Women's Foundation salutes the men who want the best for the women and girls in their lives. Read More...
65 years later, women pilots honored
1942, days after the outbreak of World War II, Jacqueline Cochran, an accomplished pilot, argued that women, if given the same training, would be just as capable pilots as men. She won the argument. Read More...
Stay in the know
Now you can stay informed about the latest issues and find out what IWF is working on even more easily! Read More...
It's not too early
It's not too early to mark your calendar for October 16, 2009. Read More...
The Art of Change
On May 30, 2009, IWF held the first annual Garden Party and Art Fair. Read More...
And the Fastest Mother is...
Congratulations to Kelly Sampson, the Fastest Mother, at the 6th Annual Run Like a Mother Race in Cedar Falls. Read More...
Our Mothers and Others- Remembered and Celebrated
“I am donating in memory of my mother, Bersha E. Brown. She taught her daughters a work ethic for all time. Read More...
"It's just a question of fairness!"
DES MOINES - Gov. Chet Culver on Tuesday signed Senate File 137, a bill that mandates pay equity in Iowa's workplaces. Iowa ranks 37th in gender pay equity Read More...
Iowa Women’s Foundation laments Senator Mary Lundby’s passing
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Women’s Foundation Interim Executive Director Dayna Ballantyne expressed sympathy on the death of former Sen. Mary Lundby. Read More...
IWF Luncheon in the Iowa City Press Citizen
Iowa City Press-Citizen - If women are going to continue to progress in society, they need to help each other out, the keynote speaker said Tuesday at the 14th annual Iowa Women's Foundation luncheon. "We need to make sure that when we are going through a Read More...
