Burke Women's Fund

The Burke Women's Fund Grant Cycle is now closed.

The Burke Women's Fund has updated their membership information. Click here to find out more!

The Burke Women's Fund has been making an impact in our county since 2009. Click here to see the grants that they have awarded throughout the years!

Women's Fund Steering Committee

Operating under the auspices of the Community Foundation of Burke County, the Burke Women's Fund was created in 2009 by a group of 15 women. The Burke Women's Fund aspires to connect all parts of our community and to bring a diverse group of women together around substantive issues relating to women and families.

The vision of the Burke Women's Fund is to:

• advance the power of collective giving among Burke County women
• empower women in meaningful and purposeful ways
• gain a deeper understanding of the issues that affect women and families in our community
• provide impactful financial support which improves the quality of life for all

Membership options includes:

• Individual - $365 per year, a "dollar a day", with $300 going toward grants, $35 to the permanent endowment, and $30 to operations.
• Small group, up to 5 members - $365 per year per group with one member being designated as the group contact.
• Organization - $365 per organization, which can be a church, business, civic group, etc.
• 35 years old or younger - $150 per year

Membership includes:

• a vote on prospective grant recipients
• an annual gathering to honor grant recipients and members
• an invitation to local educational opportunities sponsored by the Burke Women's Fund
• an invitation to Special Events sponsored by the Burke Women's Fund
  

Steering Committee
• Jane Gantt • Heather Landry • Allison Pryor • Mary Charlotte Safford