Become a member of Women in Philanthropy for the CSRA

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Welcome

Women in Philanthropy is a charitable organization of over 100 women in the Central Savannah River Area of Georgia and South Carolina who are committed to a philanthropic effort focused on the unique needs of women within the local communities. Each year at our Annual Meeting grants are awarded to non-profit programs and projects that have the potential for high impact, resulting in significant positive change in the lives of women and girls in Aiken, Burke, Columbia, McDuffie or Richmond Counties.

As members of WIP, we all recognize that there are tremendous needs in our communities. However, through our work, we have been collectively struck by the enormity of those needs. The funds requested by our 2009 grant applicants totaled in excess of one million dollars. Of those requests, Women in Philanthropy awarded $60,000, representing 60% of the total collected from members during our inaugural year.

While this is a great start, the more women who realize the significant work of WIP, the greater our impact will be. If you're not already a member, please consider joining us in our effort to better the lives of women, families, and our communities throughout the CSRA.

Latest News

  • Fall Forum - Members and guests gathered for an informative update at the Augusta Country Club, October 22, 2009. Committee updates were presented as well as an overview of upcoming events and new calendar year schedule. Michele Canchola, Executive Director of The Lydia Project spoke on the positive and personal impact of WIP grant funding upon women in the CSRA.
  • Inaugural Grants Awarded Augusta Technical College Foundation, Child Enrichment Inc/Child Advocacy Center/CASA, and The Lydia Project are the 2009 Women In Philanthropy Grant Recipients. Grants were awarded at the Annual Meeting on April 23. For more information, please refer to the Grants link in the upper toolbar.
  • Media Coverage of Grant Awards - Area media representatives were present for the presentation of our 2009 WIP awards. For a sample of news coverage, go to NBC Augusta

Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting - March 25, 2010 - Members are invited to the luncheon and presentation of our 2010 grants. Look for your invitation in the mail to RSVP.

2010 Membership - Women may join anytime throughout the year. Simply click on the Join Now button above or Membership in the upper toolbar. Fill out the Commitment Form, print, and mail as directed.