Affiliate Funds
Black Mountain - Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund Cashiers Community Fund The Fund for Haywood County Highlands Community Fund The McDowell Endowment The Fund for Mitchell County Rutherford County Endowment Transylvania Endowment The Yancey Fund
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Black Mountain - Swannanoa Valley Endowment Fund Cashiers Community Fund The Fund for Haywood County Highlands Community Fund The McDowell Endowment The Fund for Mitchell County Rutherford County Endowment Transylvania Endowment The Yancey Fund
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Power of collective giving

Leveraging the power of collective giving, Women for Women makes high-impact grants to improve the lives of women and girls in our region. Since 2006, Women for Women has given more than $5.5 million to 70+ organizations that help women and girls in our 18-county region.

Women for Women brings unique opportunities to:

  • Learn more about regional issues affecting women and girls.
  • Make meaningful friendships and build professional connections.
  • Attend educational and social events.
  • Vote to decide how WFW grant funding is distributed.
  • Connect with grantees and see WFW grants in action. 
Become a Member

"Women for Women brings together competent and compassionate women who assist Western North Carolina women and girls in achieving their potential.”

Jennie Eblen Founding member 2005

How Women for Women works:

Membership is open to all women who want to improve the lives of women and girls in WNC. Membership is an annual, tax-deductible gift that is available at multiple giving levels to encourage broad participation and increase impact.

The $600 level includes a $500 allocation to grants and $100 to operating costs.
The $1,200 level includes a $1,000 allocation to grants and $200 to operating costs.
The $2,400 level includes a $2,000 allocation to grants and $400 to operating costs.

Each member receives the same benefits and voice. Every member has an equal opportunity to vote on grants, serve on committees, participate in member activities, and engage in leadership.

Membership funds, combined with spendable income from The Community Foundation Women’s Fund, are granted out to help women and girls in 18 counties in WNC, including the Qualla Boundary. 

Membership may be renewed annually, and members may adjust their contribution level each year. 

Women for Women always welcomes new members. As our membership grows, so does our capacity to help.

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Additional Resources

Additional Resources

Memberships gifts at any level are 100% tax-deductible. Memberships can be renewed annually, and you can join anytime of the year. CFWNC's Tax ID is 56-1223384.

Members learn about regional issues affecting women and girls and make high-impact grants that help disadvantaged women.

Each member has a voice and a vote in how funds are distributed.

The level of participation in group activities is totally flexible and determined by your interest level and availability.

Members with the time and interest are welcome to join one of our committees.

You can also encourage philanthropy in others by Giving the Gift of Membership through sponsorship of a new member.

Questions about the Women for Women giving circle?

Pauline Heyne

Women For Women Administrator

828-367-9919

Email Pauline