SPRING 2010

The time is right for WIP: A 'perfect storm' brewing for women's philanthropy

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recently published a study titled, "Gender Matters: The Why and How of Cultivating Women Donors." The study lists the elements of a successful women's philanthropy program, according to Patricia Moline, a development expert. She noted, "that measuring the impact of women’s philanthropy requires an organizational and philosophical shift from traditional, male-centered fundraising and takes time and record-keeping."

Click here to read the 'Perfect Storm' article.

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SCORE Grant helps students give back

A WIP SCORE grant recently facilitated the donation of clothes in Athens County and Haiti. The SCORE (Student Community Outreach Resource Endowment) grant program uses allocated funds from the Founders’ Giving Circle. A representative from WIP works with the Community Service Leadership Council (CSLC) to select student service organization projects that are most beneficial for the students and the community.

This clothing drive, Bare on the Bricks, collected 1,015 pounds of clothes to donate to My Sister’s Place and Athens City Schools in Athens, OH. The remaining summer clothes these organizations did not have room for were sent to Haiti. Bare on the Bricks thanked WIP for the SCORE grant. Students hope that Bare on the Bricks becomes an annual event, and remains an OU tradition for years to come.

Click here to read The Post article mentioning WIP.

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Winter 2010 event proves a Valentine's 'flair' success

On Thursday, Feb. 4, Women in Philanthropy celebrated our first fundraising milestone. It was an exciting day as forty people gathered at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center in Athens, to toast WIP's work in raising a quarter of a million dollars for the Division of Student Affairs!

Click here to download a PDF and read more about the luncheon events.

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WIP planning retreat

The WIP Planning Committee met Feb. 18-20 in Bonita Springs, Fla., for their annual retreat. They were blessed with a fantastic hostess, Sheila McHale. Many thanks, Sheila!

Seven dedicated WIP members, pictured from left to right, Charlotte Eufinger, Barbara Schoonover, Dorothy Schey, Barbara Stom Thompson, Ellen Fultz, Sheila McHale and Arlene Greenfield, met at the Vasari Country Club. Barbara Strom Thompson began the meeting by explaining the need to gather and regroup after successfully raising a quarter of a million dollars, the first WIP fundraising goal. Barb was excited about what is next for WIP and thanked everyone for coming to the WIP Planning Retreat to discuss where we have been, what we have learned and about our successes and challenges. She explained that reviewing and brainstorming as a group would enable WIP to plan for the next fundraising goal. Barb asked everyone to think about WIP’s priorities and the WIP OHIO Women Making a Difference Conference (OWMD) topped the list. The next conference will be April 22, 2011, so mark your calendars now.

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WIP member honored during Frontiers in Science Lecture

Dr. Jeanette Grasselli Brown and David Quammen at the Frontiers in Science Lecture Series, Feb. 2, 2010.

On Feb. 2, WIP Founder's Circle Member Jeanette Grasselli Brown was honored at a Frontiers in Science Lecture Series at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The Frontiers in Science Lecture Series was funded by a contribution from Dr. Jeanette Grasselli Brown and her husband Glenn R. Brown.

Prior to the lecture, professor Scott Moody, chair of the Frontiers in Science selection committee, introduced Dr. Brown, who then introduced the program, David Quammen presenting "Charles Darwin: The Secret Life of a Reluctant Revolutionary."

Following the presentation, WIP held a reception in the East Lobby of the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium to honor Brown as a WIP Founder's Circle Member and for her dedication to the Frontiers in Science Lecture Series. Purple and green, WIP colors, sugar cookies and punch were enjoyed by the WIP members and science lovers in attendance.

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Bobcat Networking Night Brings students, alumni together

The Ohio University Alumni Association held simultaneous networking nights in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, on Friday, March 19. WIP member and OUAA staff member, Amanda Smith, organized the Columbus event, and WIP Founder's Circle member Debbie Phillips Bower participated on the plenary panel. This event brought alumni and students together to discuss careers and the local job market. Debbie is pictured below with Devin Howard.

See the pre-event flyer: Bobcat Networking Night

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WIP is proud of our Bobcat Basketball

Congratulations to the OHIO Men’s Basketball Team in its achievements in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. What an exciting accomplishment!

Click here to read The Post article.

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