NOVEMBER 2020

A Message from the Executive Director

As we close the door on a year riddled with anxiety and heartache, I pause to reflect on the moments of good that 2020 has offered. We adopted new perspectives to navigate our ever-changing world, we grasped more opportunities to cherish the simplest moments with dear friends and family, and we continue to have hope for a better and brighter future.

As our cherished friends and supporters, your unwavering generosity has been overwhelming as we strive to craft a lasting impact at Indiana University through Women’s Philanthropy—Thank you. We look forward to the start of a new year with you and wish that this season of anticipation is filled with hope, joy, and gratitude for you and those you hold dear.

Gratefully,
Rebecca

In 2020, Women’s Philanthropy at IU celebrates a decade of growth, service, leadership, and philanthropic impact. Yet, we are also taking stock of how well our work has aligned with our values and goals for creating a community characterized by its diversity, its commitment to equity, and its inclusive spirit. Read about Women’s Philanthropy at Indiana University’s vision for growth and expansion.

Women’s Philanthropy grant impact—by the numbers.

Upcoming Events

2021-22 WPLC Grants Cycle Q&A
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
12:00 to 12:45 pm EST

Interested in applying for a 2021-22 Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC) grant, or curious about the granting cycle? The opening of the WPLC grant application is just around the corner! Join WPLC Grants Working Group Chair, Andrea Dynes, for an informative presentation on important dates and best practices. You will also hear from Brittany Friesner, IU Cinema Interim Director and past WPLC grant recipient, as she shares her experiences successfully navigating a WPLC grant cycle from application to impact reporting.

This event provides an opportunity to connect with Women’s Philanthropy and ask questions regarding grant applications in the upcoming cycle—open December 1, 2020 through March 1, 2021.

Your Impact in Action: Augmented Reality
Thursday, January 14, 2021
12:00 to 12:45 pm EST

Join Women’s Philanthropy and Dr. Sumreen Asim, Assistant Professor of Elementary Science and Technology Education at IU Southeast as we discuss Augmented Reality. The goal of this 2019-20 WPLC grant funded program was to empower teaching candidates, through the use of AI technology, to bring content knowledge, enthusiasm, innovation, and research-based pedagogical practice to teaching STEM concepts for students in P-12 schools in southern Indiana.

Opening of 2021-22 Grants Cycle.

The Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council 2021-22 Grants Cycle opens December 1st! Applications for WPLC grants should articulate the ways in which they will impact diverse constituents, particularly those with historic disadvantages, and the ways in which grant outcomes will contribute to building a more equitable and inclusive environment at Indiana University, and beyond. While we consider all eligible proposals from IU faculty, staff, and students, our current focus areas are to:

• Improve public health
• Create service-learning experiences
• Support leadership initiatives
• Promote and advance STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines
• Provide educational and cultural enrichment for the benefit of others
• Develop a culture of philanthropy