Join Spark

Mission

Spark is a volunteer advisory group of young professionals and philanthropists dedicated to supporting Global Fund for Women by raising awareness of the organization’s mission, fundraising to support the organization, and empowering women in the Bay Area and New York City.

Spark serves as a platform for philanthropy, activism, and social engagement for young people. The Spark philosophy is that by providing young professionals with more accessible forms of philanthropy and like-minded peers, we can create positive social change together.

The groups entails two tiers: General Membership and Spark Leadership Council

Requirements for General Membership

  • Contribute annual dues of $150
  • Attend annual Art Live Lounge event and promote and network for the event
  • Increase awareness of Spark and Global Fund for Women by recruiting new members, promoting participation in events, social media and/or professional network engagement and exposure to our work
  • Attend and/or volunteer at other Spark events (schedule and time permitting)

Requirements for Spark Leadership Council

  • Contribute annual dues of $150
  • Attend monthly leadership meetings in San Francisco or NYC (dial-in option available)
  • Attend annual Art Live Lounge and promote and network for the event
  • Participate in a committee and/or leadership role of your choice to plan events and lead operational and structural logistics of Spark
  • Participate in other events as needed via attendance, volunteering, sponsorship etc.
  • Increase awareness of Spark and Global Fund for Women by recruiting new members, promoting participation in events, social media and/or professional network engagement and exposure to our work

Benefits of Membership

  • Engage and collaborate with a dynamic and diverse group of professional women
  • Exposure and participation in feminist based philanthropy and gender equity issues
  • Enhance leadership skills by holding a Spark Leadership Council leadership role or leading an Art Live Lounge event committee
  • Attend team-building events with Spark members
  • Attend Global Fund for Women events (by invitation)
  • Expand network while attending/planning events and spreading awareness
  • Get invited to members-only events & co-sponsored programs
  • Discounted tickets for Spark events

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Global Fund for Women has public charity, nontaxable, 501(c)(3) status in the United States.

We rely on the annual support of many generous individuals, foundations, and corporations.