A Message from the Iowa Women’s Foundation
Dear Friends, To quote our friend from the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, Lee Roper-Batker, “This has been a brutal election, one that has divided us. Neighbors with good hearts and commitment to a prosperous Iowa—and nation—supported both Trump and Clinton in nearly equal numbers. The challenge now is to harness that goodwill to create a
Cokie Roberts named as keynote speaker at IWF’s 20th Annual Luncheon
IWF is delighted to announce Cokie Roberts as this year’s keynote speaker for our Annual Awards Luncheon: Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 Time: 11:30 – 1:00 Location: Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center Roberts is a political commentator for ABC News and NPR. From 1996-2002 she and Sam Donaldson co-anchored the weekly ABC interview program “This
NYC pledges $20 million to support women and girls
The New York Women’s Foundation, one of the founding partners of Prosperity Together, recently announced a significant funding commitment to support women and girls in New York City. Ana Oliviera, President and CEO of the New York Women’s Foundation, announced, “The New York City Council will invest $10 million in the Young Women’s Initiative and that philanthropic
Marie Wilson Delivers Keynote Address for 2015 Luncheon
Marie C. Wilson, founder of The White House Project and creator of Take our Daughters and Sons to Work ® Day, delivered the keynote address to a full house at the 2015 annual Iowa Women’s Foundation luncheon held on October 14th at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Wilson is also the former president of the Ms. Foundation
Zach Wahls to Speak at the Iowa Women’s Foundation Luncheon
Zach Wahls, an author, entrepreneur and advocate, will be delivering the keynote speech at the Iowa Women’s Foundation’s 18th Annual Luncheon, taking place from 11:30 – 1:00 on October 22, 2014 at the Coralville Marriott. Mr. Wahls, made famous by his inspiring Iowa House Judiciary Committee address speaking out against a proposed ban on gay
The Iowa Women’s Foundation Honors 119 Remarkable Iowa Women in Tribute Book
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) held a surprise unveiling party to honor the 119 remarkable Iowa women featured in their new tribute book, Ovation: A Tribute to Iowa’s Women and Girls. IWF’s inaugural publication of Ovation: A Tribute to Iowa’s Women and Girls provides a simple, unique and lasting way for anyone to pay tribute
IWF Awards Grants to Sustain Nine Iowa Non-Profit Programs
The Iowa Women’s Foundation, with support from its Board of Directors and sponsors, awarded grants to fund nine Iowa non-profit programs that focus on making lasting improvements to the lives of women and girls. “We are proud this year to be able to award the highest number of grants in the past decade of the
