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Friday, October 18
11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
455 N. 10th St.
The Women’s Fund will welcome Dawn Staley, Head Coach, University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball, Olympic Gold Medalist and former professional basketball player, as our keynote speaker.
In addition to hearing from decorated champion Staley, the Women’s Fund will recognize local nonprofits and leaders working to advance gender equity, share an update on the state of gender equity in Nebraska and award grants to programs that make a positive impact on the lives of those who experience gender-based oppression.
Sponsorship opportunities are available now. Don’t wait—get your tickets now and make your plan to join us on October 18!
Tickets + Sponsorship Opportunities
Registration closes Tuesday, October 1. All sales final.
Featured Speaker
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DAWN STALEY
Head Coach, University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball
Dawn Staley has made the South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball Team a mainstay in the battle for SEC and national championships, including an undefeated (38-0) championship season in 2023-24. She has been named National Coach of the Year five times and Naismith Coach of the Year for the past three seasons. In July, she accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2024 ESPY Awards.
Staley is also one of the most decorated participants in U.S. women’s basketball history and a force in USA Basketball. She was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and led three U.S. teams to gold medals.
2024 Sponsors
With the generous support of the individual donors and corporate supporters, the Women’s Fund is able to identify issues, fund solutions and lead change to ensure a bright future for every person in our community.
CELEBRATION SPONSOR
Annette and Paul Smith
Clark Creative Group
Cox Communications
FNBO
Kiewit
Koley Jessen
McGrath North
Omaha Steaks
RDG Planning and Design
Streck
TABLE SPONSORS
Bellevue University
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Buildertrend
Children’s Nebraska
Cline Williams
Creighton University College of Nursing
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
E Creative
Eide Bailly LLP
Equal Opportunities Consulting
Field Day Development
Heritage Omaha
Investors Realty, Inc.
Koenig Dunne
McGill Law
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition Inc
Omaha Community Foundation
Omaha OB-GYN Associates, P.C.
Omaha Public Schools
OPPD
Project Harmony
QLI
The Salvation Army
UNMC – College of Public Health
WoodmenLife
Frequently Asked Questions
There is limited in-person seating available for the event to be hosted at CHI Health Center (455 N 10th Street, Omaha).
The 2024 event will be in-person only. Purchase tickets here.
A limited meet and greet event will follow her remarks on the stage. Purchase a ticket to the meet and greet here (while supplies last).
You can contact our Operations Manager Gail Jones at 402-827-9280 ext. 108 or via email at GJones@OmahaWomensFund.org for questions about your ticket or the event.
No refunds are available for reserved event seating.
We care about the health and well-being of our community and know you do, too. We ask all attendees and event staff who are not vaccinated or at elevated risk to wear a face covering in the space.
Yes, lunch will be provided for all event attendees. All lunches are gluten-free and nut-free.
There is a Mamava suite available for breastfeeding parents who need a private space to pump or breastfeed. Please see an onsite staff member for the location.
A health and quiet room will also be available for anyone needing medical attention or a quiet space during the presentation. This space will be right outside of the main ballroom doors.
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