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Unique opportunities for savvy, socially conscious investors

Chicago Foundation for Women offers savvy, socially conscious investors a unique opportunity: to directly impact the lives of women, girls, trans, and gender non-binary individuals right here, in our community.
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“It is important to me that I share my time, talent and treasures with women and children who need my support. That is why I contribute to CFW because I know that it will have a great impact on our community.”
Tanya Griffin
“I joined the Young Women’s Giving Council at CFW because it empowers me to be in community with fellow women who want to create a safer, healthier, and stronger society for BIPOC women and girls.”
Yeonju Ahn
“I joined the Women of Color United Giving Council at CFW to give back to my community and support emerging organizations that provide important services and resources to women and girls of color.”
Naomi Garcia
“William Blair partners with CFW to educate and prepare professionals to become effective board members for nonprofits. We are proud of CFW’s commitment to board diversity – Serve Effectively, Grow Professionally and Invest Intentionally.”
Kristina BlaschekCo-lead of the William Blair Women’s Alliance
“I have supported CFW from the very beginning because I've had opportunities and advantages that most girls and women haven’t. My parents reminded me - over and over - about that and stressed the importance of fairness which meant I had to work to empower other girls and women.”
Marcie Love
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Ways To Invest

Legacy Gifts

Your planned gift – a bequest from your estate to CFW – will ensure that your values are passed on to future generations of women and girls. For details on making a planned gift or bequest, including making CFW a beneficiary of your charitable trust, individual retirement account or life insurance policy, contact Jessi Moon at jmoon@cfw.org. Learn More

Matching Gifts

You may be able to double your donation to CFW through our matching gift program. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match. For information, contact Jessi Moon at jmoon@cfw.org. Learn More

Donor Advised Funds

By establishing a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), you can recommend the specific organizations or issue areas to receive support with additional administrative convenience, tax advantages and expertise. For information on establishing a CFW Donor Advised Fund, contact Jessi Moon at jmoon@cfw.org. Learn More

Catalyst Fund

For the 12th year, Chicago Foundation for Women is raising dollars to match funds provided by the Groundswell Fund’s core program, the Catalyst Fund, a national initiative to bring new funding to Women of Color-led reproductive justice work. For more information, contact Jessi Moon at jmoon@cfw.org. Learn More

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More than 7,500 people in metropolitan Chicago are already investing in the future of women and girls.

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