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OPTIONS

Philanthropy education for women in central Indiana.

A philanthropy education program engaging women age 25 to 45 in meaningful exploration of personal and group philanthropy and the needs of women and girls in our community.

 

 


About OPTIONS

OPTIONS is a philanthropy education program to engage women age 25 to 45 in meaningful exploration of personal and group philanthropy and the needs of women and girls in our community. In this year-long program, OPTIONS members meet one time a month over a period of ten months and participate in educational classroom sessions and site visits to women- and girl-serving organizations in central Indiana. Participants will have the opportunity to meet, network, and exchange ideas with Women's Fund Advisory Board members and OPTIONS Alumnae members who have been involved in a wide variety of activities supporting the work of Women's Fund.

Each calendar year a diverse group of twenty women are selected to be part of a strong and vibrant OPTIONS class. Women's Fund seeks participants who are interested in exploring more about their personal philanthropy and the needs and issues facing women and girls in central Indiana. Women's Fund Advisory Board members see OPTIONS members as future board members, philanthropists, and decision makers for Women's Fund. Many OPTIONS Alumnae members are actively engaged as leaders and participants on the Advisory Board and Board committees.

All OPTIONS participants are asked to make a personal charitable contribution of at least $250; at the end of the year, the class will work together to distribute these funds to organizations they feel are making an important difference for women and girls in our community.

Getting Started

OPTIONS is a calendar year-based program starting each January.  Applications are available in the fall prior to the session.

If you are interested in learning more or applying for OPTIONS, contact Wendy McNamar by clicking here or calling 317.634.2423 x157

OPTIONS Class Ten Members

  • Melissa Avery
    Tiffany Barnes
    Monica Boldt
    Melanie Claymon
    Jennifer Cross
    Kelli Dalton
    Lauren Edmundson
    Quiana Graham
    Danielle Harbor
    Jennifer Jansen
    Reilly Kimmerling
    Stephanie Lesher
    Courtney Lin
    Shelli McDonald
    Andrea McGordon
    Katie Meister
    Jennifer Morris
    Kelli Reifel
    Susan Russell
    Katherine Zarich

 

Women working full time earn 71% of a man's earnings

Jane Salentine

“I am involved in charitable activities because my parents set that example growing up. Women’s Fund appeals to me because of the groundbreaking work it does in not only granting money to worthwhile organizations, but also partnering with them to ensure success.”