Pizza and Politics: A Ready to Run Rally

Register now for the Women’s Fund of Omaha’s Ready to Run Rally on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Goodnight’s, 13th and Mike Fahey (across from TD Ameritrade Park).

This non-partisan event recognizes the importance of electing women to office. Meet local female leaders and learn how to help promote change.

Registration is just $10 and includes a pizza dinner with cash bar.

SOLD OUT: The 7 p.m. showing of the award-winning documentary, “Miss Representation” presented in collaboration with Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater, is now sold out.

Download Ready to Run flier.

Act now – Ready to Run Rally tickets also are going fast!

Recycled Rides Recipient Receives Keys

A participant in Family Housing Advisory Services’ Opportunity Passport™ Program is the recipient of a “Recycled Rides” 2005 Dodge Caravan mini-van awarded at the Women’s Fund of Omaha’s Annual Fall Luncheon on Oct. 27.

Nonprofit agencies in the metro area nominated women they felt would benefit from having a vehicle, and a Women’s Fund committee selected Shannon Spears as the recipient. Spears is a full-time student at Metropolitan Community College, who also takes care of her two-month-old son and works two part-time jobs – all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Spears currently relies on bus trips that take up to two hours and expensive taxi rides to make it to work and school on time. A friend provides transportation for child care.

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Women's Fund Circles Members Selected

Twenty-five young women have been selected for membership in the inaugural class of Women's Fund Circles. This new organization provides young women leaders with opportunities to network, interact with established professional women and learn about philanthropy.

Members were selected based on community involvement, leadership, contributions in their workplace and their vision for young women in Omaha.

Women in Leadership

The Women's Fund has been researching the topic of women in leadership since 1996, and the last comprehensive "Women and Leadership in Omaha" report was published in 2006. Updates in 2009 and 2011 looked at the number of women in leadership positions. This year, the study was expanded to include women on corporate boards and in senior management positions at Omaha's largest employers.

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Our Mission

The Women's Fund of Omaha examines issues and conducts research to provide informed support for initiatives that improve the lives of metropolitan area women and girls.

Our Vision

A community where every woman and girl has the opportunity to reach her full potential.