Being Thankful

It's approaching the end of the work day before Thanksgiving. Traffic on the street is moving by steadily as commuters get an early start home or elsewhere. I am in my office, wrapping up loose ends before going home for the holiday weekend. With tomorrow being a day to give thanks, I have paused to reflect on some things I am thankful for - big and small - in my role at Women's Fund.

I am thankful for...

• Donors who believe in Women's Fund's mission and the importance of investing in our permanent endowment, impacting women and girls for years to come through our grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.


• Advisory Board members and volunteers who work tirelessly to help women and girls in our community have a better future.


• GO: Give Back children and their parents, fostering our next generation of thoughtful philanthropists and community leaders.


• OPTIONS participants and alumnae, who have taken a step to learn about philanthropy, community needs, reflect on their values, and provide leadership to our community.


• Working with a team of committed staff and consultants who go above and beyond what's required of them every day, for the benefit of central Indiana's women and girls.


• The support of CICF to Women's Fund, and the dynamic resources they provide to assist us in our work.


• Nonprofit organizations providing services to help women access caregiving, have jobs and feed their families, and keeping them and their children safe.


• Women facing great obstacles and striving to overcome them, despite any barriers they have.

Although I could write much more, I will leave the rest to your imagination!

At this time of thanksgiving, what are you grateful for?