The $10 Tuesday giving challenge for Southwest Washington women's scholarships
Start the Ten Dollar Tuesday challenge! Save $10 each Tuesday for 5 weeks and you'll donate $50 by #GivingTuesday on Dec 2. Woman of Wonder scholarships create critical thinkers who build vibrant communities. Your coffee money changes lives.
Unwrap the Magic! White Elephant Fantasy Book Exchange
Join the White Elephant Fantasy Book Exchange on March 14 at Doran Hall in Vancouver, WA! Bring a wrapped fantasy book labeled by genre, swap stories, enjoy snacks, guest speakers, and a grand prize giveaway. Suggested donation: $10 pre-event, $15 at the door. Support women’s education while discovering magical new reads.
Help us bring more to women’s lives, it’s Give More 24!
Woman of Wonder joins Give More 24, Southwest Washington’s biggest giving day, with a $5,000 goal and $2,200 in matching funds. Donations support scholarships for women in Southwest Washington. Every dollar given doubles in impact—uplifting women through education, entrepreneurship, and community care.
How to create a birthday fundraiser for Woman of Wonder
Turn your birthday into a gift for others! Woman of Wonder shows how to set up a Facebook fundraiser to support scholarships for women. Start two weeks early, invite friends, and share why you care. Every donation helps empower women through education—making your celebration a ripple of kindness.
Opening doors to higher education
Carol Doane shares how a $200 barrier inspired the founding of Woman of Wonder. As a single mom, she saw college as “mom insurance”—a way to secure her daughter’s future. The nonprofit now helps women overcome financial hurdles to attend college. Every gift opens doors and empowers women to say, “I am Woman Wonder.”
White Elephant Book Exchange
Woman of Wonder launched a White Elephant Book Exchange to promote community sharing and literacy. Members can donate gently used books and pick up new reads, creating a sustainable way to connect, learn, and support each other through the joy of reading.
Introducing The Sisters Fund
Two sisters, survivors of domestic violence, created a scholarship fund to help women rebuild their lives through education. Woman of Wonder shares their story and invites others to support or apply for the Sisters Fund, which empowers women to break cycles of abuse and pursue independence.
In honor of the wreath makers
Two friends, Cindy Ongers and Nancey Stratton West, teamed up to create festive wreaths, turning a simple idea into a joyful holiday tradition. Their collaboration highlights creativity, friendship, and the spirit of giving, inspiring others to craft and share beauty during the season.
First donors became the Founders Club for Woman of Wonder
Woman of Wonder’s first donors became the Founders Club, a group recognized for their early commitment to empowering women. Their generosity laid the foundation for scholarships and programs that continue to make a lasting impact on women’s lives.
Giving Clubs 2021 for Woman of Wonder
Woman of Wonder joined GiveMore24! in 2021, embracing the regional day of giving to amplify support for women’s programs. The campaign encouraged community participation, highlighting the power of collective generosity to create meaningful impact.
GiveMore24! We ventured in for 2021
The year 2021 was the inaugural launch of Woman of Wonder into this massive undertaking, and it was a success!
Help us raise money for college scholarships during GiveMore24!
Participate with Woman of Wonder during GiveMore24! on Thursday, September 23 and support us in a variety of ways. Tell others about our mission to help women attend college and encourage them to look us up on GiveMore24!
We're in! Woman of Wonder & GiveMore24!
Woman of Wonder is participating this year in Clark County’s GiveMore24!. Sign up to receive reminders about this year’s GiveMore24! fundraising event. Bookmark our page, and return to it on Thursday, September 23 to donate to Woman of Wonder during this massive fundraising event.
How to pay for college
College is affordable and one of the best resources in the state to discover ways to negotiate college finances, is the A-Z of Paying for College workshops hosted by Washington State University Vancouver.
How to connect a nonprofit to your AmazonSmile account
Make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you. Follow the instructions below to select "Woman of Wonder" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. Amazon Smile will donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
Giving Clubs 2020 for Woman of Wonder
Giving Clubs for the year 2020 for Woman of Wonder. Their gifts provided educational scholarships to worthy Washington state students.
Founding members of the Giving Clubs of 2018/2019
Founding members of Woman of Wonder donor clubs provided gifts during the years 2018-2019. Their gifts provided educational scholarships to worthy Washington state students.
Drive value with your Giving Tuesday donation
Last year, as we approached Giving Tuesday, the world of donors and asking for support danced before us in nuanced opportunities: say the right words, ask with thanksgiving, inspire others to support us.
Woman of Wonder presents to Friends Eating and Studying Together (FEAST)
Carol Doane speaks Wednesday, November 6 at First Presbyterian Church Vancouver at their Wednesday night dinner event: Friends Eating and Studying Together (FEAST).
Books to Textbooks Program
One of our board members came to us as a fresh, savvy college student. She brought knowledge of how to make the most out of personal resources, and she offers ongoing insight to the board from a student's perspective.