Women in Philanthropy: Together, Further
B.F.F – Brighter Female Futures
Are you a young female professional with a passion for giving back? B.F.F. (Brighter Female Futures), we don’t just talk the talk. We boldly walk the walk and lock elbows with the women and girls in our community to define new rules of the game to include what’s best for all of us.
Being a B.F.F. is all about creating a strong sisterhood of philanthropists who are determined to make an impact to make real change now for women and girls in our community. “Besties,” as we call one another, give each other an outlet for personal and professional development, where members can lift one another up and hone their leadership abilities.
When you’re a B.F.F, you’re part of something bigger. You get to connect with fellow women, roll up your sleeves to give back to our community through volunteering, and grow your awareness of issues facing women and girls in the Fox Valley.
B.F.F. members commit to making a monthly donation of just $20 (or more if you’re feeling extra generous)—and you can split it up however suits your vibe. This annual gift provides access to monthly B.F.F. events where you can build your network, enhance your knowledge of issues impacting women and girls and support the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region.
B.F.F. Membership Benefits
- Monthly events tailored to networking, education, leadership and engagement within the Women’s Fund
- Engage with local women leaders
- Involvement in Women’s Fund programs such as Girl-Powered Giving and Starting Point 2.0
- Opportunity to be a leader by being an HBIC (Head Bestie in Charge)
Join Other Women in Philanthropy as Unapologetic Change Agents
- Download and send the completed application to the Super HBIC, Communication & Outreach Specialist, Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, srothe@womensfundfvr.org.
- Make your online payment or request to be billed.
- Get your invite for your first B.F.F. meeting and get ready to help make Brighter Female Futures!
Meet our B.F.F.s!
Angela Benton – Senior Director of Foundation Operations and Grants at WomenServe
Lalu Bere – Brand Experience Leader at Plexus
Kate Charles – Owner and Lead Artist at K Charles Beauty
McKenzie Clemons – National Business Development Manager at U.S. Lubricants
Jodie Federwitz – Office Manager at InSight Eye Care
Kayla Fischer – Development Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin
Alicia Frank – Resource Development Associate Director at United Way Fox Cities
Mel Gerrits – Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist – ThedaCare
Frankie Gilboa – Development Officer at Catalpa Health
Aimee Herrick – Director of Events and Emerging Talent at Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
Tarynn Johnson – Executive Assistant at U.S. Lubricants
Vaya Lauren Jones, Head Bestie in Charge – Alderperson District 10 of the City of Appleton
Allie Lucht – Marketing & Development Manager at VPI
Teresa Knuth, Head Bestie in Charge – Commercial Real Estate Broker with NAI Pfefferle
Shannon Palm – Grants Coordinator at VPI
Sarah Paulson – Owner of Valkyrie Financial
Megan Spranger – Regional Development Director at ThedaCare Family of Foundations
Kate Springborn, Head Bestie in Charge – Vice President of Morton LTC
Morgan Teal – Director of Foundation and Community Engagement at CoVantage Credit Union
Taylor Vande Vyver – Marketing Manager at U.S. Lubricants
Sam Vosters – Marketing Operations Specialists at U.S. Venture