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Registration for this event has ended. In each of our lives, there is a woman who has made a difference. For women and girls in the Washington metropolitan area, there is Washington Area Women’s Foundation — a powerful, inspiring, smart, strategic and effective community of philanthropists. Stand with this community and Be That Woman who helps build a stronger community for each of us by investing in women and girls.
Cokie and Rebecca Roberts, Moderators Cokie Roberts is an award-winning journalist, currently serving as a senior news analyst for NPR News and a political commentator for ABC News. Her daughter, Rebecca, is an award-winning journalist whose work can be heard on Talk of the Nation, Weekend All Things Considered, and the Kojo Nnamdi Show. Rebecca says, “The number of people my mom mothers at any given time is uncountable. On any given day, she will do a radio
interview, counsel a young friend, give a speech, take her mother to a charity event, and write a newspaper column. She is extraordinary.” Rebecca and Cokie know the power of women. Rebecca says, “We are both such feminists and have shared that acknowledgement of the power of women. We’re both part of the sisterhood.” “I am her biggest fan,” Cokie says of Rebecca. “She is one of the most extraordinary people I know -- doing the balancing act of
motherhood and work, and also daughter-hood and granddaughterhood, while contributing to the wider community.” Cokie and Rebecca contribute to their local community as members of The Women’s Foundation’s Washington 100. Rebecca also cochairs the 1K Club. Cokie and Rebecca Roberts are that woman.
Doreen Gentzler, Emcee Doreen Gentzler is co-anchor of NBC NEWS4 and covers health and medical news. Named a 2008 Washingtonian of the Year, Doreen serves on The Women’s Foundation board and as co-chair of Washington 100. Previously, she was a member of the Rainmakers Giving Circle. Doreen Gentzler is that woman. You can be that woman, too: Join us. 2009 Leadership Luncheon. Register for tickets, to become a sponsor and/or R.S.V.P. for the Community Briefing here!
The Leadership Luncheon provides an outstanding venue for companies, businesses, and individuals to showcase their support of our communtiy and women and girls in front of a diverse audience of the region's leaders in business, philanthropy, law and policy.
“I go to a lot of events in Washington every year, and nothing is like The Women’s Foundation luncheon. I am always amazed by the number and diversity of the companies that attend. And, this is a moving and exhilarating event that people talk
about all year.” --Carolyn S. Berkowitz Vice President, Community Affairs and President, Capital One Foundation
"It was HOBO International’s pleasure to be a sponsor for The Women’s Foundation’s luncheon again this year. It really was a beautiful function—and what an amazing panel discussion! We at HOBO International feel honored to be associated with such an outstanding local organization and feel renewed in our mission to be a part of the solution." --Wendy Pierce, HOBO International (More from Wendy) Learn more about sponsorship benefits and options.
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Every year, an outstanding committee made up of supporters of The Women's Foundation help make the event a success--and have a lot of fun in the process. We'd love to have you as part of the committee!
Committee members each make a minimum contribution of $2,500 to the luncheon and help build support and momentum among their friends and colleagues!
View a list of current committee members.
To learn more or to join the 2009 Leadership Luncheon Committee, please contact Stacey Miller, Vice President of Development and Communications, at 202.347.7737 or at smiller@wawf.org.
Congratulations on the fantastic event the Foundation hosted today. I have been to several of these and this was tops. The timing of this event, however, turned out to be propitious. Who knew that October 15 would find itself ensconced within an economic environment full of unknowns alongside not a small amount of gloominess for leaders in our nonprofit and foundation community? What a better time, then, and what a grand opportunity for us to collectively take a deep breath - something that September and October so far has often deprived us of. Today's event allowed for a moment to relieve the pressure of the markets, those 401Ks and all those uncertainties, and look in a different direction...whatever may lie ahead of October 15, it was well worth declaring that there are strong foundations (in more than one sense of the word) like The Women's Foundation that serve as a mooring to keep us afloat, pointed in the right direction and moving forward. I am proud to be associated in some small way with this work." --Eduardo Romero, Nonprofit Roundtable
"Let me add to what I imagine are rave reviews for today's lunch. What a compelling story! I still marvel at how much the Women's Foundation has accomplished in such a short period of time. I look forward to collaborating with you and your staff in the months to come." --Andrea Strauss Dettelbach, Center for Inspired Teaching
"I just want to congratulate you on a wonderful luncheon. I've been to lots of luncheons, all for very good causes, but this was the best. It was interesting and inspiring....I've always been proud to be involved in The Women's Foundation, but I'm feeling especially proud today! --Nancy Minkoff, Rainmaker
"WOW!!! You had a who's who of Washington women there, and it was marvelous to see…everyone considering our common ground, not our differences…All of our guests were just dazzled and loved being there, many for the first time. --Marie Mann Bibbs, Executive Vice President, City First Bank of DC
"Congratulations on another wonderful event! Each time I attend the Leadership Luncheon, I leave feeling energized and filled with hope." --Rebecca S. Manicone, Rainmaker
"I know I already said this at the lunch, but I wanted to officially congratulate you for today’s spectacular event. I started getting chills about 10 seconds in, cried twice and felt the overwhelming power of the work you all do." --Susan Hasten, AXISCommunications and a volunteer member of The Women's Foundation's Communications Committee
"I think you accomplished everything you set out to do: Inspiration, Transformation, Connection, and Community. Applause! Applause! Applause!" --Leonade R. Jones, board member
"Congratulations on pulling together such an incredible event! We sat with the Girls Scouts and had so much fun (and most of us cried a little during the presentation)...You do a great job of creating community and making your donors feel empowered and connected to each other and I’m very excited to be part of that." --Taylor Wilhlem, Polaris Project, a Grantee Partner of The Women's Foundation
"I wanted to thank you for all your hard work, your kindness and the opportunity to share my story with so many wonderful people. It was a honor to be there and to be able to help you in your selfless journey as you strive to help women and girls in the Washington area." --Linda Butler, 2008 Leadership Luncheon success story speaker
"I had the pleasure of attending your luncheon this Wednesday...what an engaging program and what amazing work your foundation accomplishes!" --Lis Ghadar
"I thought the overall program was great and the speakers were fantastic. I will look forward to next year’s event and will bring more people with me." --Will Thorpe, Mason Investment Advisory Services
"Every year, I am inspired by the women at the Leadership Luncheon, and this year was no exception! What an amazing event! After the luncheon, I was so energized by the desire to change lives that I volunteered to co-chair the 1K Club." --Wendy Weaver, 1K Club Co-Chair (More from Wendy) "It is rejuvenating to be surrounded by people who are so excited about the work we are all doing for women and children in the DC area!" --Marian Siegel, Executive Director, Housing Counseling Services "Congratulations for pulling off such a tremendously successful luncheon! What an amazing and significant event it was, in so many ways..I was glad to bring my guests, three kindred spirit “sisters” who lead the Montgomery County Community Foundation as well as other nonprofit ventures in Montgomery County." --Lisa Claudy Fleishman, member of Washington 100 Register for the luncheon now!
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