Women's Philanthropy Group
Inspiring philanthropy by women, for women
About the Women's Philanthropy Group
The purpose of the Women’s Philanthropy Group (WPG) is to provide world-class programming to support members’ philanthropic journeys, to deepen members’ understanding of local issues, and to help the mission of Community Foundation Boulder County as a philanthropic convener.
Established in 2023 to educate and inform donors about local issues affecting women, the WPG hosts informational gatherings, sends out timely information via quarterly newsletters, and supports members individual and collective philanthropic efforts to make an impact on issues affecting women in Boulder County.
If you are interested in learning more about the WPG or joining the Steering Committee, please email us at philanthropicservices@commfound.org. We’re looking forward to future convening, learning, and working to support women in our community.
Women's Philanthropy Group Steering Committee
Amy Divine, Jane McConnell, Carolyn Grant, Fikir Yacob, Carly Brantz, Maureen Espinoza, Julie Rogers, Julie Shaffer, Cindy Lindsay
Women in Philanthropy: Impact Across Boulder County
March is Women’s History Month — a meaningful time to highlight the role of women in philanthropy right here in Boulder County. From young women in our 15 Forever program raising funds and making grants to support their peers, to members of the BIPOC Women’s Fund giving circle harnessing the power of collective action, to participants in […]
Donor Profile: Madeline Tomseth
Madeline Tomseth is a Strategic Impact Partner at Niveau Philanthropy, an active member for the Women’s Donor Network, Board member at SVP, and is an Executive Coach-in-training with the Hudson Institute. Madeline’s work focuses on dismantling barriers that limit opportunity, empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. Madeline is a 4th-generation family member […]
Community Partner Profile: Maureen and Jorge Espinoza
Maureen and Jorge Espinoza have been friends of the community foundation and the wider community for many years. Between serving on Community Trust grant review committees, being a key partner in forming the Women’s Philanthropy Group, launching the WPG’s first collective giving project to amplify the work of the Community Trust, and lending wisdom and […]
