CWIP Members,


As we enter 2023, we also approach CWIP’s 42nd year. We are excited about what is ahead in the new year as we seek to build on the incredible work that has enabled our growth and shaped who we are as an organization over the last four decades. In the coming year we will use that legacy for good, as the entire sector continues to feel the impacts of the three preceding years.


We’ve lived through strife and division, illness and isolation, and serious racial reckoning in simultaneous waves. It’s been a time for reflection, personal and professional development, and most importantly, self-care. It has taken a toll on all of us. We have been amazed by the continuous power and comfort we all seek within this membership.


When we thought we may need to step back, you asked us to lean in. We heard loud and clear that as the world shifts and changes around us, this community always feels like a safe place to land. We are honored to step into the co-chair roles at this moment and are committed to keeping the lessons of the times brightly before us.


We’re so inspired by our fellow board members and committee leaders and members. We have no doubt that our mighty group of a few hundred women will change our city for the better and bring it closer to its best-realized self: equitable, inclusive, and connected. This newsletter (a new creation of our Communications Committee) highlights the important work happening all across the CWIP committees. Dive in and learn more. Join us for upcoming programs. Don’t miss the Luncheon on March 7 honoring Liz Thompson.


Every time you join a CWIP event or activity you’ll be rewarded by finding yourself in the best possible company: hopeful and dedicated women.


Sincerely,

Lindsey Moorman and Clare Butterfield, Board Co-Chairs

Annual Membership Survey

As we begin a New Year, we want to hear from YOU! Keep your eyes peeled for our Annual Member Survey coming to your inbox at the end of January. This survey is invaluable in understanding how we can best support our membership in feeling connected to and inspired by one another. Thanks for helping us build a better CWIP!


Annual Membership Dues Coming Up!

In April, we'll be reaching out regarding annual membership dues. CWIP depends on these annual membership dues as a significant portion of the organization's operational budget. Thank you for your continued support of CWIP via your membership! Please invite others to join us in building a vibrant philanthropic space for women!

Current & Former CWIP Board Chairs: Debra Walker Johnson, Lindsey Moorman, Clare Butterfield, Jacki Davidoff

Register for our Annual Luncheon on March 7!

Elizabeth Thompson

March 7, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Marriott Hotel Downtown

540 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL


Chicago Women in Philanthropy's annual "Making a Difference" Luncheon celebrates a woman who has made a significant impact in the field of philanthropy. This year, CWIP is thrilled to honor Elizabeth "Liz" Thompson, President, The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education (The CAFE Group). We hope you can join us at this exciting event celebrating an incredible community leader!

Register, sponsor and learn more about the Annual Luncheon here!

Every year, CWIP impacts hundreds of women and girls across the Chicago area by providing opportunities for connection, community and development. A primary vehicle for these opportunities is CWIP's Women’s Leadership Mentoring Program (WLMP). Last year, 46 women were matched with mentors.


What is WLMP?

WLMP is a one-year opportunity that pairs women in the philanthropic space with mentors or mentees.


How does it work?

CWIP has an annual application process for mentees and mentors. Mentees receive career guidance from experienced leaders and build the skills necessary to take their careers to the next level. Mentors “pay it forward” by sharing their expertise with emerging and mid-career leaders while enriching their own perspectives on the nonprofit sector.


Want to learn more?

Check out the CWIP website for more information on the program. The next wave of matches will begin September 2023.

CWIP Committee Updates

The Girls Leadership Mentoring Program was a huge success in 2022– matching 9 girls with CWIP women mentors. Our 2023 cohort starts in Jan. 2023! This year, we will have more in-person sessions and field trips. Check out the CWIP website to learn more.

Get your tickets now! The CWIP Annual Luncheon is on 3/7/23. CWIP is thrilled to honor Liz Thompson, President of the Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education (The CAFE Group) with our 2023 "Making a Difference" Award.

Look out for the CWIP member survey coming in 2023! And thank you for attending our Friday Shares. The Friday Shares will continue– but will be held quarterly. We are also planning two in-person events for 2023. More to come soon!

Last year, we hosted a panel on Chicago Leaders Disrupting the Philanthropic Status Quo where leaders shared approaches their organizations are using to fund and deliver social impact. We have live programming planned for 2023 to provide learning and engagement opportunities for members.

Over the last year, we hosted a series of subsidized antiracism workshops for 10 Chicago nonprofits– these will continue in 2023! We also provided training and engaging events, including a virtual panel, Shifting Power Centering Communities in Grantmaking. Watch this engaging discussion here.

WLMP matched 46 emerging and mid-career professionals with women mentors last year– facilitating connections that will span decades and make lasting change! Our cohorts participated in multiple professional development programs and socializing events. Our next cohort will open in Sept. 2023.

Hello from your newsletter organizers, the Communications Committee!

In addition to launching this e-newsletter, the Comms Committee is working with Membership on the CWIP member survey, which will be available by the end of January. Our committee continues to identify new ways to share stories of CWIP’s impact.

Welcome to our NEW CWIP Board Members!


Please join us in welcoming a new wave of CWIP Board Members! As a fully volunteer-run organization, the CWIP Board of Directors plays a pivotal role in providing direction, support and connection for our CWIP membership.


Join us celebrating our new Board Members:



  • Jennifer Beller: International Community Investor, Boeing
  • Morgan Benson: Director of Corporate And Foundation Relations, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Diane Knoepke: Director of Program Engagement and Outreach, Northwestern University
  • Hilary Ward: Director, Global Community Impact & Philanthropy, McDonald’s


Check out the full list of CWIP Board Members here.

CWIP Board of Directors

Top row: Hilary Ward, Gwendolyn McNutt, Donna Jacobson, Ashley Friend, Diane Knoepke, Morgan Benson

Bottom row: Clare Butterfield, Jacki Davidoff, Lindsey Moorman, Anya Maziak

Not pictured: Jennifer Beller, Sarah Borgeson, Cheryl Collins, Mary Hogue, Margaret Jones, Tawa Mitchell

 

Want to get more involved? 


Leadership Opportunities Available! Our Committees are looking for new members. Contact us at info@cwiponline.org for an introduction to one of our amazing committee co-chairs, who can tell you more about service.

Learn more about our Committees:

Visit our Website
 

Our Mission:

To build an inclusive community that educates and empowers

Chicagoland women to grow personally and professionally

and to advocate boldly for themselves and their communities.


Our Vision:

An equitable, inclusive, and connected social sector.


For more information or to join CWIP, contact:

Chicago Women in Philanthropy

312.414.1277 

info@cwiponline.org

www.cwiponline.org 


Chicago Women in Philanthropy

CWIP is a volunteer-driven membership 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.


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