Can you believe we are less than two months away from our largest fundraiser of the year?! We're in full planning mode, focusing on how we can continue to make the Women's Fund Luncheon the best event of the year. Our theme, Women Firsts, will be echoed throughout the event to showcase women who have broken the glass ceiling, paving the way for us all to have greater opportunity. From our invitation highlighting women firsts in history, which will be sent at the end of the month, to our amazing Keynote speaker, Lawrence University President, Laurie A. Carter, and three inspiring Issue Spotlight speakers highlighted below, you'll be inspired by the courage and tenacity of these women who have done things first.

We've been working hard behind the scenes to make this event one to remember. We hope to see you there to celebrate the impact that we make together for women and girls in our community. Every day we are thankful that you continue to support all we do at the Women's Fund. Thank you for choosing to Invest in Her.

With gratitude,

Registration is open for our biggest fundraiser of the year, the 23rd Annual Women's Fund Luncheon! This event brings awareness to the issues facing women and girls in our community and to support our vision of a community of equality where power and opportunity are not limited by gender. At the Women's Fund Luncheon, you'll be able to enjoy grant displays of our grant recipients that are providing an immediate impact to our community that the Women's Fund supports, an Issue Spotlight focusing on women in our community that have been the first of their kind in their roles, a gathering of hundreds of people in our community supporting gender equity, and an inspirational keynote speaker. When we invest in women and girls, our community thrives, please join us!

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Thank you to our Visionary Presenting Sponsor, Community First Credit Union!

Thank you to our Inspire Speaker Partner, U.S. Venture!

The Women’s Fund Luncheon has been a premier event in the Fox Valley for the past 23 years. Luncheon partners receive visibility to a powerful, and engaged audience of business and community leaders – and will show your support of women and girls. We are grateful to Community First Credit Union for continuing as our Presenting Sponsor. We have a few remaining partnership opportunities available to fit your company’s needs. The Women’s Fund Luncheon attracts significant publicity and will increase your organization’s profile in the community as a supporter of issues important to females of all ages. If you're interested in learning more about how your business can become a sponsor at our Luncheon, please contact Terri St. Lawrence!

We’re excited to introduce you to our three Issue Spotlight panelists for our Women’s Fund Luncheon, Chief Polly Olson, Dr. Pam Her, and Judge Yadira Rein. These local women embody the theme of the Luncheon, Women First. You can read their more extended bios here.

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