Kick-off Celebration

Leadership Institute for Political Impact

March 27, 2010

9:30 am -- 2:00 pm

Holyoke Community College, Kittredge Center

Holyoke, MA

The Women’s Fund wants local women to make an impact on social change by getting involved in civic affairs and even running for political office. To help develop future leaders, the foundation has developed the Leadership Institute for Political Impact  to train area women in developing their civic leadership potential.

Don't miss keynote speaker Jennifer Lawless, Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University, who speaks with energy, humor and first-hand experience about the barriers and stepping stones to women’s political leadership.

RSVP by Friday, March 19th to secure your spot. Call (413) 529-0087 x10 or email julieh@womensfund.net

Click here for the March 27th flyer and here for detailed information about the Leadership Institute.

See what the Springfield Republican says about this initiative on our WFWM in the News page.

The Boston Globe, with the research of Jennifer Lawless, examines why we need a critical mass of women making political decisions here.

Eileen Fisher Shopping Day

March 27, 2010

12:00 pm -- 5:00 pm

Northampton, MA

For the third year, Eileen Fisher on Pleasant Street in Northampton, has chosen the Women’s Fund as the recipient of its Spring shopping day, generously contributing 10% of the day’s proceeds in support of the foundation’s work. Come in to the store to see the new Spring line, talk with Wome's Fund staff about the latest Women's Fund news, and to shop for a great cause!