How great it is to ring in 2008 at The Women’s Foundation! I am thrilled to be here, and very much appreciate the warm, positive welcome I’ve received from everyone! I can already tell that we’re in for a great year—and beyond!
When I look at the history of The Women’s Foundation, I see an organization where tremendous passion and inspiring vision meet a can-do, strategic spirit that makes things happen—and often in a way that is bigger, bolder and better than anyone ever imagined!
It is an honor for me to be here as the new leader of The Women’s Foundation, and I look forward to building on this rich history that has been created over the last decade by a committed community of visionaries and founders, board members, staff, volunteers, Grantee Partners, donors and investors, and women and girls throughout our region.
In just 10 short years, The Women’s Foundation has managed to build a strong foundation of innovation, inspiration and impact throughout our community.
From giving away more than $4 million dollars in grants to organizations that are making a real difference in the lives of women and girls to truly understanding the importance of “beyond the check” giving by providing capacity building funds to our Grantee Partners. From inspiring donors and supporters to get involved and change their communities in creative ways that tap into not only their wallets, but their talents.
As The Women’s Foundation’s next leader, I look forward to working with this amazing community to build on this foundation of leadership and impact—to take those areas where we have invested and to go deeper, to focus our vision to continue to build higher and higher on that foundation. And with every new height we reach, we’ll be able to see even greater impact on the lives of the women and girls we serve!
2008 is going to be a transformative year for The Women’s Foundation, and will be just the beginning of many more years of continuing success, growth, vision and impact as we celebrate our 10th anniversary.
I can’t wait to get started, and I look forward to working with you to make our collective investments in the women and girls of our region grow to new heights, and to transforming the future for every woman in this region!
As I settle in, I look forward to meeting with and learning from the many corners of our broad, diverse community. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have a suggestion, idea or story to share! I can be reached at pcaldwell@wawf.org and look forward to working with you!
