It's Giving Tuesday: Donate now, and your gift gets doubled
Today's your moment. Give $10, give $100, give whatever makes your heart sing, and watch it DOUBLE before your very eyes. Let's blow past that $2,200 goal together and prove that our community invests in women because we know that educated women change everything.
Why smart donors invest in tuition scholarships and how it changes lives
A $2,000 scholarship doesn't just cover tuition—it enables economic mobility that compounds over decades. Discover why strategic donors invest in local education, how tuition support relieves impossible budget pressure, and what your #GivingTuesday gift makes possible for women in SW Washington.
One week until Giving Tuesday: Your donation gets matched
One week until #GivingTuesday! Dec 2, every dollar doubles (up to $1,000 match). Woman of Wonder needs $2,200 for scholarships that fund critical thinkers who build vibrant Southwest Washington communities. Kindness Couriers, book exchanges, and life-changing education. Magic happens next Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday matching fund doubles donations to women's education
HUGE NEWS! A generous donor is matching $1,000 on #GivingTuesday, Dec 2! Every dollar doubles! Goal: raise $2,200 for scholarships. Give (or save) your 4th $10 today, then go big next Tuesday when your donation has twice the impact. Two weeks until the big day!
How Pat Stephens' legacy supports women's education in Clark County
Pat Stephens, beloved board member, left a legacy that lives on through a scholarship for women who impact their communities positively. Education builds critical thinkers who create vibrant communities. Give your 3rd $10 today. You're halfway to $50!
How Woman of Wonder supports women's education in Southwest Washington
Woman of Wonder is more than scholarships. They send encouraging messages through Kindness Couriers, host a legendary book exchange, and fund students who've survived domestic violence. It's community building disguised as a nonprofit. Give your 2nd $10 today!
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.