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Women for Women Committees

The Grants Committee evaluates nonprofit grant applications and provides funding recommendations to members each year. The Grant Committee also oversees the grantmaking evaluation, analysis of community needs, and facilitates the focus area selection process by the WFW membership. This committee requires the most of amount of time, particularly evaluating grants and attending meetings between January - May. 

The Engagement & Education Committee focuses on strategies to engage and inform current and future members about the issues impacting women and girls in WNC. This committee plans meaningful and informative social and educational events that reflect community needs and resonate with our membership, as well as continue to build robust retention and recruitment opportunities for WFW members. 

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Grant Awards Ceremony 2024

Photo by Michael Oppenheim.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee provides oversight to the three standing committees, manages the giving circle's administrative budget, and develops the giving circle's strategic plan. There is a nominating process for the Steering Committee and openings for new members are available on a rotating basis.

Jewel Tavener, Chair
Sheila Horine, Vice Chair


Meg Bradley
Heather Brown
Carrie Coward
Leslie Dressler
Jennie Eblen
Joy Erbes
Nikki Harris
Jane Haynes
Paula Klante
Pam Lane
Anne McFarland
Betsy White

Questions about the Women for Women giving circle?

Pauline Heyne

Women For Women Administrator

828-367-9919