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Let's have a conversation about #WomeninPhilanthropy No matter what stage of life you are in, strategic giving and community building is for everyone. If you ever wondered what philanthropy can look like for you, please JOIN US next week for a fantastic session featuring my dear friend Badia Weeks! Registration information below!

Thank you Meredith C. Moore for inviting us to this year’s luncheon & for literally bringing us to the table to support the The Atlanta Women's Foundation & the much needed services they provide to women and girls in Atlanta. Since 1998, they have invested over $27 million in Atlanta across Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. Incredible turnout of around 1,700 people and congratulations on raising around $300,000 in 10 mins. Here are some statistics that were shared that highlight the importance of this work: 1️⃣Less than 2% of total US charitable giving goes to organizations serving women and girls. 2️⃣Women and girls are twice as likely to experience mental health issues, a number that only increases for those living in poverty. 3️⃣The percentage of high school girls who have seriously considered attempting suicide rose from 24.1% to 30% in recent years. 4️⃣17% of women 18 years and older live in poverty. 5️⃣Women make up nearly two-thirds of the 40 lowest-paying jobs. 6️⃣The largest demographic living in poverty are women ages 25 to 34, followed by those 18 to 24, and then 35 to 44. 7️⃣Nearly 80,000 girls live in poverty in Metro Atlanta. This is some of what the foundation has been able to achieve: 1️⃣12,000 women have gained access to employment opportunities. 2️⃣1,200 women have received childcare scholarships. 3️⃣Over 20,000 women have accessed critical mental health services. To support and learn more click here 👇https://lnkd.in/eCp93DPk

What's your word for 2024? Who better to ask than IBJ's 2024 Women of Influence! Yesterday, we unveiled these 25 amazing women who are making their mark in business, arts and public service in Central Indiana. Missed it? Discover what's been their driving force this year in this special video, and learn more about them at https://ow.ly/JWgs50TXVXr

Did you know it’s construction inclusion week ? Did you know that only 10.3% of the construction workforce is made up of women? Diversity isn’t just about numbers—it drives innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances project outcomes. Studies show that companies with diverse teams are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors. Let’s champion gender diversity in construction! Together, we can create an inclusive environment that not only elevates women but also strengthens the entire industry. 💪🌟 #WomenInConstruction #Diversity #Inclusion #ConstructionIndustry #Empowerment

$103 can help a lot more than you realize! To find out how keep on listening to our Chief Operating Officer, Tara O’Shea. Have you joined our 103 Women, Ways, Days challenge yet? If not you still have time to! We are challenging 103 individuals—women, men, children, organizations, or businesses—to join our challenge in celebration of our 103rd birthday on November 3rd. Ready to join this initiative? Check out the link: https://lnkd.in/eJ_SbFV4

And now we move on to our new initiative launched this year. We are delighted to announce the winners of our first Investing in Women Awards, and this first accolade goes to the Team of the Year. Our One to Watch in this category goes to... Black Opal Ventures 🏆👏 Awarded in partnership with British Business Bank #GrowthInvestorAwards #ImpactBeyondInvestment"

Women’s month is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate women in our lives. But we could do so much more… the real conversations need to start in our own homes and our workplaces. In what ways are we daily advocating for women? In what ways are making room for them to be heard and celebrated? In what ways do we intentionally set women up for wins? Women should not have to wait for August to feel celebrated. Our campaigns and events about protecting, standing up for and standing with women should not be a facade to please or impress the crowd, this should be a genuine desire to see women win at home and at the workplace. Women are role models, prayer warriors, and leaders to many people in their communities and circles. Personally, women have had the greatest impact on my life— their resilience to keep dreaming even though the odds are against them, the tenacity to keep going when it could be easy to quit, the audacity to serve even when not appreciated, the miracle of carrying life and raising children, the power to love, to work, and to enjoy life. The drive to honor and vouch for women should not stop when the month of August ends. It should be an ongoing pursuit… 💛

Social media…in person? Networking in person has something that online networking doesn’t: warmth and the ability to perceive the humanity behind the businesswoman (or man). That being said, utilizing social media for networking is equally valuable and allows you to expand your reach. Do both and do them both better. #womensupportingwomen #womenownedbusinesss

Inc. Magazine put out their 2024 list of 250 female founders. Take a look including the criteria that they used to choose this list of most intriguing women. However, the list only includes women in the United States. So here is the challenge. Use the comments and list/tag women from all over the world who you think are intriguing women. Who should we follow? Who should we lift up? Who is doing interesting things (regardless of the recognition or notoriety)? They don't have to be famous. They just have to be important to you (and be intriguing). If they are on LinkedIn tag them so that others can learn about these amazing, intriguing women too. #womenentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #celebratingwomen #WomenInLeadership #TrailblazingWomen #WomenEmpowerment https://lnkd.in/dG3iS3Nx

Sharing an opportunity for entrepreneurs. Applications are open for the 7th annual Minority Women Lead Pitch Competition hosted by California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce and National ACE. Deadline is Friday, June 14 at 5 pm PST. What's your best idea? #entrepreneurs #diversebusiness