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The girl who opened schoolhouse doors for Latinos
Community Impact Carol Doane 9/28/25 Community Impact Carol Doane 9/28/25

The girl who opened schoolhouse doors for Latinos

In honor of National Hispanic Month. In the 1920s Mexican laborers moved to California to work in the citrus groves. At that time, it was not unusual to see signs in restaurant windows that said, “No dogs or Mexicans.” This

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Help us bring more to women’s lives, it’s Give More 24!
Carol Doane 9/24/25 Carol Doane 9/24/25

Help us bring more to women’s lives, it’s Give More 24!

Early giving for Give More 24 is off to a strong start. Thanks to our generous supporters, Woman of Wonder has already raised $435 toward our $5,000 goal. But we’re just getting started. Tomorrow, September 25, we unlock $2,200 in matching funds, which means every dollar

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How to create a birthday fundraiser for your favorite nonprofit
Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 9/22/25 Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 9/22/25

How to create a birthday fundraiser for your favorite nonprofit

We’re excited to introduce new and returning donors to the opportunity to widen the circle and invite their friends into the joy of giving. Now’s the time to jump into the option provided by Facebook to celebrate your birthday and fund a good cause.

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Mentorship for small business
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Carol Doane 9/20/25 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Carol Doane 9/20/25

Mentorship for small business

StartUp Washington helps entrepreneurs grow smarter, not just bigger. Starting a business is more than just having a great idea. It’s about having the right people in your corner. We discovered StartUp Washington offers robust mentorship and support programs to help

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How our scholarship applicants shape our community
Volunteers & Partnerships Carol Doane 9/18/25 Volunteers & Partnerships Carol Doane 9/18/25

How our scholarship applicants shape our community

When reviewing the 2025–2026 Woman of Wonder Scholarship applications, one theme stood out loud and clear: volunteerism. These applicants aren’t just pursuing degrees—they’re actively building stronger, more compassionate communities.

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Proposing a new name for our Pen Pals
Behind the Scenes Carol Doane 9/15/25 Behind the Scenes Carol Doane 9/15/25

Proposing a new name for our Pen Pals

When we first launched our Pen Pals initiative, the idea was simple: connect caring community members with college students through handwritten notes and emails. We imagined a back-and-forth exchange, a modern twist on the classic pen pal tradition. But as the program

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Biz funding tools from Washington state
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Carol Doane 9/13/25 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Carol Doane 9/13/25

Biz funding tools from Washington state

Starting a business is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can also be financially overwhelming. Whether you're launching a bakery, opening a boutique, or starting a consulting service one of the biggest hurdles is finding the money to make it happen.

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Opening doors to higher education
Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 9/7/25 Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 9/7/25

Opening doors to higher education

As a single mom, I always emphasized the importance of college to my daughter—not just as a path to a better-paying job, but as “mom insurance,” a way to protect her future and open doors to a career she’d truly love. That belief, rooted in my family’s deep value for education,

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Business resources for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Carol Doane 9/6/25 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Carol Doane 9/6/25

Business resources for entrepreneurs

Washington’s entrepreneurial spirit is thriving, and Woman of Wonder is helping lead the charge by connecting entrepreneurs and small business owners—especially women—with state tools, workshops, and business fairs to ignite inclusive growth and economic empowerment.

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June 18: A day of protest, policy, and us
Community Impact Carol Doane 8/31/25 Community Impact Carol Doane 8/31/25

June 18: A day of protest, policy, and us

June 18, 2018 marked a turning point in U.S. history, as outrage over the Trump administration’s family separation policy gripped the nation. While leaders in Washington D.C. demanded accountability, and local law enforcement worked to align with civil rights

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"Your scholarship has been disabled"
Behind the Scenes Carol Doane 2/22/25 Behind the Scenes Carol Doane 2/22/25

"Your scholarship has been disabled"

Woman of Wonder recently received an email from the WashBoard.org noting that they had disabled our scholarship, because our scholarship is for women.

The WashBoard.org gave us the option of removing this distinction. We declined.

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White Elephant Book Exchange
Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 2/15/25 Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 2/15/25

White Elephant Book Exchange

Join Woman of Wonder for an exciting and enjoyable in-person book swap event. There will be a delightful selection of snacks, engaging activities, book giveaways, and a grand prize, all aimed at supporting a wonderful cause: college scholarships.

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Final scholarship awards to be announced soon!
Education & Empowerment Carol Doane 7/8/23 Education & Empowerment Carol Doane 7/8/23

Final scholarship awards to be announced soon!

The scholarship committee is meeting Monday, July 10 to make the final decision on the scholarship applications. We had a team of eight people who helped

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In Memory of Martine Larsen
Community Impact Carol Doane 4/24/23 Community Impact Carol Doane 4/24/23

In Memory of Martine Larsen

We are honored to recognize a recent gift made in memory of Martine Larsen, a remarkable woman whose life was defined by resilience, brilliance, and boundless compassion.

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Introducing The Sisters Fund
Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 4/23/23 Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 4/23/23

Introducing The Sisters Fund

Two sisters have established a designated fund within the Woman of Wonder scholarship organization specifically to help women who have experienced domestic violence.

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Giving Clubs 2022 for Woman of Wonder
Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 1/31/23 Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 1/31/23

Giving Clubs 2022 for Woman of Wonder

Giving Clubs for the year 2021 for Woman of Wonder. These gifts provided educational scholarships to worthy Washington state students.

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In honor of the wreath makers
Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 12/20/22 Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 12/20/22

In honor of the wreath makers

Two close friends, Cindy Ongers and Nancey Stratton West united by their love for creativity and community, began a heartwarming tradition of crafting holiday wreaths together each winter.

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Juneteenth: diversity, equity and inclusion. The best is yet to come.
Community Impact Carol Doane 6/16/22 Community Impact Carol Doane 6/16/22

Juneteenth: diversity, equity and inclusion. The best is yet to come.

As you go through your day, take a moment to reflect on what was, what is, and is yet to come, for you, your family, and your future. Because, as BTS sings, "your “best is what comes next.”

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Happy retirement,  Mary Krist!
Leadership & Vision Carol Doane 5/19/22 Leadership & Vision Carol Doane 5/19/22

Happy retirement, Mary Krist!

After a remarkable career in advertising, we celebrate the retirement of Mary Krist—a true icon of leadership, creativity, and compassion.

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First donors became the Founders Club for Woman of Wonder
Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 2/26/22 Fundraising & Events Carol Doane 2/26/22

First donors became the Founders Club for Woman of Wonder

It’s hard to know when you start a nonprofit whose life you will touch or how they’ll respond. One of the greatest gifts we offer each other is the gift of connection and creating community.

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