CFSKY
Women's Fund
making a positive impact on the lives of women, children + families of south central kentucky, now and forever.
The Women’s Fund of South Central Kentucky (“Fund”) created and sustained by women philanthropists, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for women, children and families in South Central Kentucky. It is a Field of Interest Fund of The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky (CFSKY). The Women’s Fund of South Central Kentucky will achieve its mission/purpose through its philanthropic and educational efforts.
Thus, “Women Making a Positive Impact on the Lives of Women, Children & Families in South Central Kentucky”
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*The Women’s Fund operates under the auspices of The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky, whose mission is to encourage philanthropic giving for the positive impact upon the community for now and generations to come. The Community Foundation promotes philanthropy, builds and oversees a permanent collection of endowment funds, and serves as a trustworthy partner and effective steward in response to community needs and opportunities, while honoring donor intent.
about the Women's Fund
WHO ARE WE?
The Women’s Fund is an initiative to bring women together for the purpose of “making a positive impact on the lives of women and children of South Central Kentucky, now and forever” by collectively funding significant grants to charitable initiatives with the same purpose.
WHAT IS A FUND?
The Women’s Fund is both a permanent endowment fund and a nonpermanent fund established to benefit women and children. The fund is managed and invested within the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky. The permanent fund is building a legacy that will impact the lives of women and children in our area forever! The nonpermanent fund provides a significant grant to make an immediate difference in the community.
HOW ARE FUNDS GRANTED?
At the end of each grant cycle, an annual dinner of the membership is held, where grantee finalists are invited to make a presentation about their funding request. Each member of the Women’s Fund will cast one (1) vote in person or by proxy at the annual dinner. The recipient of the impact grant will be determined by majority vote of the fund members. The awards will be announced and awarded that day.
membership [ support. join. donate. ]
how to become a voting member:
There are 5 levels of membership. Each vote is weighted in relation to level of membership.
FULL MEMBER
A woman who contributes $1,000 or more, paid in full during the fiscal year [July 1-June 30], receives one (1) vote per year.
FULL MEMBER 110%
A woman who contributes $1,100 or more, with $100 going to the administrative fund, paid in full during the fiscal year [July 1-June 30], receives one (1) vote per year.
HALF MEMBER
A woman who makes a donation of $500, paid in full during the fiscal year [July 1-June 30], receives a ½ vote per year.
QUARTER MEMBER
A woman who makes a donation of $250, paid in full during the fiscal year [July 1-June 30], receives ¼ vote per year.
JUNIOR MEMBER
A woman $125 [25 yrs + under] who makes a donation of $125, paid in full during the fiscal year [July1-June30] receives a ⅛ vote per year.
LIFETIME MEMBER
One (1) individual contributes a total of $25,000. The individual shall retain one (1) vote per year for their lifetime and the membership may have one successor. [Ask about membership payment options]
GIFTS
Gifts of any amount are appreciated and all who donate will be invited to the annual Presentation of Funds luncheon.
HOW CAN I BECOME MORE THAN A MEMBER?
Do you have time to give, connections to make, ideas to share, or tech-savvy skills to contribute? We need you! Click on the link below for a complete listing of volunteer options.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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MEMBERSHIP FORMClick to download PDF membership form.
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WOMEN'S FUND 5 YEAR IMPACT
advisory board
The Women’s Fund of South Central Kentucky Advisory Board assumes the responsibility of organizing and overseeing the solicitation of contributions to the fund, membership activity, annual meeting and grant making activities. The board serves in an advisory capacity to the board of trustees of The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky with regard to all grants awarded from the permanent and nonpermanent funds.
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Wethington | Executive Director
Monica Taylor | Chair
Nicole Payton | Vice Chair
Kathy Kemp | Treasurer
Sherry Anderson | Secretary
Cara Benningfield
Kita Clement
Vicki Fitch
Sarah Grise
Kathy Higgins
Shatana Johnson
Meg Manning
Julie Milam
Emily Anne Pride Sutton
Gwen Reynolds
Sandy Sealey
Mary Vitale
Shannon Vitale
2013 FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Wethington | Executive Director
Shannon Vitale | Chair
Shatana Johnson | Vice Chair
Cara Benningfield
Teresa Faulkner
Lindsey Houchin
Romanza Johnson
Stacey Sims
Kendra Sutton
Mary Vitale
Regina Webb
2022-23 diamond level sponsors
2022-23 pearl level sponsors
in-kind
sponsors
media sponsor
sponsorship tiers + benefits
diamond
$1,000
Optional 8-person
reserved table at annual dinner
[side or back of room]
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newsletter
annual report
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social media
slides at annual dinner
pearl
$500
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annual report
slides at annual dinner
in-kind
sponsor
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annual report
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media
sponsor
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