Welcome to Women in Philanthropy (WiP)

Come to our bi-annual Taste of Philanthropy conference on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. Sheryl WuDunn, first Asian-American Pulitzer Prize winner, will be our luncheon keynote speaker. Ms. WuDunn is co-author of newly released book, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.


Check out the Springfield Republican article about Sheryl WuDunn and the WiP conference on March 2.

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Register for the Taste of Philanthropy conference now

There are many benefits to being a member of WiP. When you join, you get discounts for our breakfast meetings and upcoming conference, opportunities for networking through exclusive access to our member directory, the credibility that comes from being a member of a professional organization, and more.

Become a member of WiP today, and join us for breakfast meetings throughout the season.

Women in Philanthropy (WiP): a professional organization for women in western Massachusetts. We are women who are, have been, or wish to be, affiliated with nonprofit organizations, whose primary responsibilities include generating resources. It is the mission of Women in Philanthropy to support the professional advancement of its members. CFRE logo

Once a month, breakfast meetings provide an opportunity to explore professional, and sometimes personal, issues specifically designed for women in philanthropy. Many of our topics are culled from member suggestions. Of course, there is always time for networking and lively discussion! Please consider joining us for the 2009-2010 program season.

WiP members:
click here for access to the password-protected membership directory.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Women in Philanthropy and would like a membership application, contact Karen Blinderman at 413.731.8595, or by email at kbmail@comcast.net.

Post Job Opportunities with Women in Philanthropy! Advertise your organization's job openings with Women in Philanthropy for just $25.00 per posting ($50.00 for non-members). For more information, contact Karen Blinderman at 413.731.8595, or by email at kbmail@comcast.net.

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Breakfast Meetings

Breakfast meetings 2nd Tuesday of every month. Registration @ 8:00 A.M. Program @ 8:15 A.M.
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Membership Benefits

  • Discounts on programs and meetings
  • Scholarship support for professional development
  • A job posting service
  • The WiP Membership Directory
  • The ability to network with some of the most talented development professionals in New England!

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