Friday, October 12, 2012

Women’s Fund of Central New York Celebrates the Power of Women in Philanthropy



2012 FALL CELEBRATION: October 30, 2012, 8 a.m., Rosamond Gifford Zoo
The Power of the 51%—Women Giving to Women

Syracuse, NY [October 12, 2012] – The Women’s Fund of Central New York is delighted to announce its annual Fall Celebration. “The Power of the 51%—Women Giving to Women” marks the power of women and their ability to create change through charitable giving.

Guest speaker Gregg Tripoli, president of the Onondaga Historical Association, will discuss the history of women’s philanthropy in Central New York. He will also take a close look at the lives of three very different women who got help at critical times of their lives and, in turn, helped hundreds of thousands of others.

Speaking for the Women’s Fund, Aminy I. Audi, Chief Executive Officer and President of L. & J.G. Stickley, will describe how the original commitment of a few women in the Central New York community makes a difference for people in need by growing an endowment that today totals nearly a million dollars. Each year the Women’s Fund supports local initiatives and programs with grants; in 2011, it gave grants totaling $24,000. Ms. Audi will discuss a few of those projects as well as her own experiences as a successful entrepreneur and founding member of the Women’s Fund.

When:    Tuesday, October 30, 2012
    Registration & coffee start at 8:00 a.m.
    Breakfast presentation 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Where:   Rosamond Gifford Zoo auditorium, Syracuse, New York
Tickets:   $40 per person, available through http://www.womensfundofcny.org/
 R.S.V.P. by Friday, October 26

Preferred Seating Table Sponsorships are available for $500. For more information, contact Caragh Fahy at Caragh.Fahy@lfg.com

The Women’s Fund of Central New York seeks to improve the lives of women and girls, serve as a voice and advocate for women and girls, educate women about philanthropy, and engage women in creating change through collective and targeted giving. The Women's Fund of Central New York is a component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation.

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