New business, new baby, tips for managing your wonderful new world
Life changed fast. You started a new business and before you could take a breath, welcomed a new baby into your heart and home, and are now you’re likely trying to figure out how to juggle it all while staying sane.
Put effort into yourself to be your absolute best
As women, we are conditioned to give our all to everyone else. However, depleting our inner resources leaves us less able to care for those we love and, more importantly, to take care of ourselves when we need it most.
Fair Start for Kids Act signed into law in Washington state
Expanding accessible, affordable child care and early childhood development programs. Great news for Washington state parents. Child care is now more accessible and affordable. May 7, 2021 Governor Jay Inslee signed SB 5237 the Fair Start for Kids Act.
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 research a nonprofit
Seven things to know when researching a nonprofit. A nonprofit is an organization that has received a letter from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) determining if the organization qualifies, for instance, as a 501(c)(3). The term 501(c)(3) refers to a portion of the IRS code that grants federal tax exemption for charities and private
2020 Annual Donors Report - Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)
The quality of a woman’s life is affected by internal and external resources. Resources, such as knowledge, training and honed skills, are vital to a woman seeking parity in today’s world. Add the challenge of paying for college to gain that next
Happy Mother's Day and a story about a remarkable woman
My great-grandmother Idabelle Riley Monahan Haines was a Montana rancher, midwife, and supplier of organic free-range Thanksgiving turkeys to her neighbors and other customers. She grew lavender, pennyroyal, calendula, and peppermint
Pen Pals sought for college students
Woman of Wonder, a nonprofit that funds college scholarships for women, is looking for people who love to write cards, notes, letters, and/or a monthly email to a woman enrolled in college. Communication is focused on encouraging messages, uplifting stories, congrats
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 apply for a college scholarship
After reading over 250 applications the last two years, the Woman of Wonder scholarship committee has advice for you to consider – BEFORE you start your scholarship application. Please read these recommendations. Then, before you’re almost done, check them again.
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.
Founders Club, first to act, forever thanked
You, our generous donors, stepped up to provide the first scholarship funds and in-kind gifts to Woman of Wonder, Inc. You shine brightly. You are the foundation that makes a difference in everyone’s lives. Thank you so much for being part of this journey.
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.
Corporate gifts to Woman of Wonder through 2020
Thank you to the following corporations, organizations, and businesses for direct contributions and indirect support to Woman of Wonder since our inception through 2020.
Woman of Wonder announces new board members
Woman of Wonder, Inc. announces the appointment of two new board members, Tori Davenport and Patricia Stephens, and an additional role for current board member Kailynn Keirstead.
2019 Annual Donors Report - Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)
The quality of a woman’s life is affected by internal and external resources. Resources, such as knowledge, training and honed skills, are vital to a woman seeking parity in today’s world. Add the challenge of
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.