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About Women's Philanthropy
Welcome to the world that Jewish Women build together ...
Women's Philanthropy provides a place in the Portland Jewish community for all women to come together to promote, enhance, and celebrate Jewish life. We are committed to building a Jewish community that is welcoming, engaging, and demonstrates the impact a woman makes by having her voice heard.
By perpetuating the ideals and values of Jewish heritage and tradition, and by providing opportunities through programming and leadership development, we strive to have all women more deeply understand the significance of their philanthropic decisions. Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland invites you to get connected.
Women's Philanthropy:
Women's Giving Circle
MISSION STATEMENT
The Women’s Giving Circle seeks to expand and improve opportunities and choices in all aspects of Jewish women and girls’ lives through strategic and effective grantmaking. The Women’s Giving Circle empowers women as leaders, funders, and decision-makers.
2024 Grantmaking Cycle – CLOSED FOR THIS CYCLE
Grant submission deadline:
Award date:
Grant Funding Available: $32,000
Individual Grant Amounts: Between $1000-$5000 per grant
New Women's Giving Circle Funding Policy starting 2025 grant cycle - CLICK HERE TO READ.
Join us: Interested in becoming a member of the Women’s Giving Circle? Contact Wendy Kahn, Chief Development Officer
Women's Philanthropy Intergenerational Quarterly Gather, Network & Collaborate (GNC)!
Our first meet-up will be at Breakside Brewery in Beaverton on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM. Register HERE!
This is for professional women (Ages 22+) currently in the workforce or women who want to inspire and mentor the NextGen. You'll meet Jewish women in the Greater Portland area, where you can develop business contacts, build partnerships, collaborate with fellow members, find or become a mentor, and socialize.
Mission: To network and connect with professional Jewish women and female-identifying individuals from throughout the Greater Portland area. To grow your personal and professional networks. All professions and stages of life are welcome.
If you have a friend or co-worker who might be interested in the event, please register them.
We will facilitate mingling, networking, and sharing for attendees. A volunteer facilitator co-hosts each meet-up. Interested in joining the planning team? Contact Wendy Kahn at wendy@jewishportland.org.
Our first meet-up will be at Breakside Brewery in Beaverton on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5:30PM - 7:00PM. Register HERE!
Learn more about Women's Philanthropy! Click the image above to email Wendy Kahn, Chief Development Officer
Women's Philanthropy has launched a chapter of Dignity Grows, a nonprofit that provides monthly personal and menstrual hygiene products to women, girls and individuals assigned female at birth, who cannot afford them. Click the image to learn more.
Volunteer to pack with our Dignity Grows™ Chapter. Each Dignity Tote provides comprehensive monthly personal and menstrual hygiene products to women, girls, and individuals who menstruate, who cannot afford them. Click on the image above to register!
Announcing the Jewish Federation's 2024 Song of Miriam Honoree
Bonnie Newman / Immediate Past Chair of Dignity Grows
Moving to Portland was a long-time retirement dream for Bonnie and husband Harris. They chose Portland for its hiking, biking, food, weather, and politics. Their greatest discovery after moving here in February 2021, however, was Portland’s welcoming and dynamic Jewish community.
Read Bonnie's Full Bio Here.
Hear me roar
The Lion of Judah program has brought together women of all ages and from many walks of life to play an essential role in creating social justice, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, preserving human dignity and building Jewish identity.
A gift in your name
When you give, you demonstrate the importance of tzedakah to you. You take your place in the long line of women who have carried on this fundamental Jewish tradition, and you inspire others to translate their Jewish caring into giving.