Become a Supporter
Women in Philanthropy (“WIP”) is comprised of a diverse group of women and men who are committed to transforming the lives of women and girls in Lackawanna County. Any person, 18 years of age and older, who shares a vision of working collectively to accomplish this mission is welcomed and encouraged to become a supporter.
WIP is unique in that it encourages ACTIVE involvement and decision-making. It is philanthropy that involves people who want to be a part of the process of changing people’s lives.
Benefits of WIP Support
Participate in the process to determine how future WIP funding is allocated.
Attend special WIP networking events with the Scranton Area Community Foundation to learn about challenges in our community.
Attend site visits to see how the work they are doing through WIP is helping to solve community challenges.
How to Become Involved in WIP
WIP offers various levels of involvement for supporters, and is both open to women and men:
- Part of Women in Philanthropy’s (WIP) Leadership Circle.
- Ability to guide and structure future priority areas.
- Voting rights for grant-making decisions.
- Opportunity to chair or participate in WIP Advisory Circles.
- Able to suggest and plan WIP events.
- Invitations to all WIP events.
- Priority seating at events (with RSVP).
- Three complimentary guest tickets to WIP events.
- Invitation to all Scranton Area Community Foundation events.
- Opportunities for site visits with funding recipients.
- $200.00 per month for 5 years (online monthly payments available) or yearly payment of $2,4000 by check.
- Ability to guide and structure future priority areas.
- Voting rights for grant-making decisions.
- Opportunity to chair or participate in WIP Advisory Circles.
- Invitations to all WIP events.
- Two complimentary guest tickets to WIP events.
- Opportunities for site visits with funding recipients.
- $50.00 per month for 5 years (online monthly payments available) or yearly payment of $600 by check.
- Voting rights for grant-making decisions.
- Opportunity to chair or participate in WIP Advisory Circles.
- Invitations to all WIP events.
- Two complimentary guest tickets to WIP events.
- Opportunities for site visits with funding recipients.
- $20.00 per month for 5 years (online monthly payments available) or yearly payment of $240 by check.
- Voting rights for grant-making decisions.
- Opportunity to chair and/or participate in WIP Advisory Circles.
- Invitations to all WIP events.
- One complimentary guest ticket to WIP events.
- Opportunities for site visits with funding recipients.
- $10.00 per month (online monthly payments available) or yearly payment of $120 per year can be sent by check.
- Voting rights for grant-making decisions.
- Invitations to the Spring Grants Meeting and the Annual Meeting.
- One complimentary guest ticket to the Spring Grants Meeting and the Annual Meeting.
- Support WIP initiatives at any donation dollar level.
- Intended for corporations, foundations, and organizations.
- Ability to guide and structure future priority areas.
- Opportunity to participate in WIP Advisory Circles.
- Invitation for up to five (5) to all WIP and Scranton Area Community Foundation events.
- Opportunities for site visits with funding recipients.
- Your logo featured prominently on the WIP website, social media, and annual event materials.
- $3,000 per year.
Become a supporter
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