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Nevada Women’s Fund Podcast: 3rd Episode
Celebrating Philanthropists with NV Energy and our interview with Community Relations Lead, Lisa Harris.
Nevada Women’s Fund Podcast: 2nd Episode
Meet our Guests, two women who have paved the path for female philanthropy: Patti Pietsch Weiske, founder of Dress for Success Reno, and Nancy Remington, fierce advocate for women’s equity and dignity.
Ila’s Insights – July 2024
Nevada Women’s Fund President & CEO, Ila Achtabowski shares her thoughts on Empowering Women in the Trades.
Nevada Women’s Fund Podcast
Our first podcast episode dives into the impact of Nevada Women’s Fund scholarships with two previous recipients, Chloe Collier-Allen and Stacy Kendall.
Nevada Women Leading the Way in Douglas County
Nevada Women’s Fund and Douglas County female leaders will be meeting on Tuesday, Jun 18th, 2024 to celebrate achievement and work to expand NWF efforts into rural Nevada!
Speakers at the event include Abbey Pike, Nevada Women’s Fund Scholarship Recipient and now Regional & Rural Representative for US Senator Rosen, and Melissa Elges, Chief of Staff for Douglas County.
Nevada Women’s Fund extends a special thank you to Renea Louie, Executive Director of the Business Council of Douglas County, and Brandy Thomson, COO of JOIN, Inc. in Minden, for their invaluable support and guidance in organizing this event!
2024 Salute To Women of Achievement
Held on May 23, 2024, the 2024 Salute to Women of Achievement gave local businesses and employers the opportunity to honor 76 local women for their achievements and service in our community. Click here to watch KTVN 2 News’ coverage of the amazing event!
Nevada Women’s Fund Spring Newsletter 2024
Ila’s Insights – April 2024
Nevada Women’s Fund President & CEO, Ila Achtabowski shares our exciting collaboration with TEDxReno!
Ila’s Insights – March 2024
Nevada Women’s Fund President & CEO, Ila Achtabowski shares her insights on International Women’s Day!
Ila’s Insights – February 2024
Nevada Women’s Fund President & CEO, Ila Achtabowski shares monthly insights and inspirations regarding current initiatives and impact!
Nevada Women’s Fund Annual Report 2023
Winter 2023
Annual Appeal
In this announcement
“Someone to Know”
2News Anchor, (and NWF Board member) Andi Cassinari, interviews Nevada Women’s Fund President & CEO Ila Achtabowski.
Fall 2023
In this announcement
2023 Power of the Purse – November 17!
- 2023 List of Nevada Women’s Fund Scholarship Donors
- Thank you to new Corporate Scholarship Donors
- Meet a few of our 2023 Scholarship Recipients!
Nevada Women’s Fund Awards $25,000 Grant To F.I.S.H.
Nevada Women’s Fund Awards $420,000 In Scholarships To Women In Northern Nevada
Spring 2023
In this announcement
2023 Salute to Women of Achievement
- Sandra Douglass Morgan, 2020 NWF Scholarship Recipient and Keynote Speaker at Salute to Women of Achievement
- Nayeli Zarazua, 2023 NWF Scholarship Recipient and Student Speaker at Salute to Women of Achievement
- Dr. Katie Dolan, 1994 NWF Scholarship Recipient
- Wood Rodgers STEAM team to award three, $2,000 scholarships in 2023
- Teresa Benitez-Thompson, 1999 and 2000 NWF Scholarship Recipient
2022 Press Releases
Click on a year to view news from that year:
2022
2022 Annual Report
Winter 2022
Annual Appeal Letter
Fall 2022
In this Issue
- Nevada Women’s Fund awards over $303,000
Spring 2022
In this Issue
- Kerry Eaton to Chair 2022 Salute to Women of Achievement
Nevada Women’s Fund names
Ila Achtabowski as President & CEO
2021
Winter 2022
Annual Appeal Letter
Fall 2021
In this Issue
- Nevada Women’s Fund awards $241,670 in 2021
- 2021 Virtual Power of the Purse
- President’s Message
- Scholarship Recipient stories
- Grant Recipients
- 2021 Statistics
2020
Fall 2020
In this Issue
- 2020 Virtual Power of the Purse!
- President’s Message
- Nevada Women’s Fund awards $236,405 in Scholarships and Grants
- Scholarship Recipient stories
- List of Scholarships
2019
Spring 2019
In this Issue
- 2019 Salute to Women of Achievement
- Nevada Women’s Fund Holds Annual Strategic Planning Session!
- Nevada Women’s Fund Board Alumni
- Nevada Women’s Fund New Board Members
- Celebrating the 2018 Power of the Purse
- President’s Message
Annual Appeal 
2018
Fall 2018
In this Issue
- Nevada Women’s Fund Awards $323,700
- Meet Your NWF Staff
- 2018 NWF Scholarship Awards
- President’s Message
- 2018 Salute to Women of Achievement
- 2018 Scholarship & Grant Award Celebration
Channel 2 News segment on WOA keynote speaker Heather “Lucky” Penney
Click here to watch the segment.
Grants and Scholarships Release
Click here to view the September 6th release.
Step2 Grant Release
Click here to view the September 11th release.
Women’s Fund Board of Directors
Click here to read the Northern Nevada Business Weekly article.
Spring 2018
In this Issue
- Salute to Women of Achievment
- Family Estate Planning Series
- 2018 Board of Directors
- President’s Message
2017
Fall 2017
In this Issue
- 2017 NWF Scholarships
- 2017 Women of Achievment
- President’s Message
Nevada Women’s Fund awards grants and scholarships
Click here to read the Northern Nevada Business Weekly article.
Channel 2 News segment on WOA keynote speaker Adrianne Haslet
KTVN Channel 2 – Reno Tahoe Sparks News, Weather, Video
RGJ photo gallery WOA luncheon
Click here to view images from the WOA Luncheon.
Spring 2017
In this Issue
- Debby Herman and Nevada State Bank Lead 2017 WOA
- NWF Establishes Alumni Council
- President’s Message
- 2017 Board of Directors
- 2016 Power of the Purse
2016
Fall 2016
In this Issue
- Nevada Women’s Fund history of giving totals more than $7 million
- NWF 9th annual Power of the Purse
- President’s Message
- Women of Achievement 2016
- 2016 NWF Scholarship Recipients
Spring 2016
In this Issue
- NWF Grants Support Community Programs
- Leaders in STEM Fields to Head 2016 WOA
- President’s Message
- The 2015 Power of the Purse
- 2016 Nevada Women’s Fund Alumnae
- Power of the Purse 2015
- Coming Full Circle, Frieda Hulka: A NWF Legacy
2015
Fall 2015
In this Issue
- NWF Awards $168,525 in Scholarships
- President’s Message
- 2015 Salute to Women of Achievement
- Giving Circle Awards $65,535 to the Eddy House
- Mother’s Day Appeal Match Update
- Power of the Purse 2015
June 30, 2015
Nevada Women’s Fund Awards Scholarships
Spring 2015
In this Issue
Phyllis Freyer Leads 2015 WOA- 2015 Nevada Women’s Fund Board Alumnae
- President’s Message
- An Intern’s Vision: Maya Merlis
- 7th Annual Power of the Purse
- Our Region’s Growing Needs
2014
Fall 2014
In this Issue
- Scholarship News
- President’s Letter
- Grant Updates
- NWF Giving Circle
- Meet Bridgette & Betty
- LEAP for Success
September 24, 2014
Nevada Women’s Fund Supports Local Families
July 12, 2014
Nevada Women’s Fund Awards to Committee to Aid Abused Women
July 9, 2014
Committee to Aid Abused Women Awarded $50,925
June 1, 2014
At Lunch, Achieving Woman; Heritage Debuts in WP
2014 Salute to Women of Achievement in Reno
May 28, 2014
University Nutritionist Honored at 2014 Salute to Women of Achievement
May 26, 2014
Nevada Women’s Fund Honors Local Ladies
Bertha Miranda: A Reno Family Tradition
May 24, 2014
62 Local Women to Be Honored At the Nugget
May 22, 2014
Someone 2 Know: Bertha Miranda
May 18, 2014
Sixty-Two Local Women to Be Honored At “Salute to Women of Achievement Luncheon”
May 2, 2014
Bertha Miranda Inducted Into Nevada Women’s Fund Hall of Fame
April 12, 2014
Keynote speaker author Lucille O’Neal
Former Nevada State Senator chairs 2014 Women of Achievement Luncheon
March 26, 2014
Nevada Women’s Fund Seeks Nominations for Annual Luncheon
2014 Mother’s Day Letter
February 25, 2014
In this Issue
- Nevada Women’s Fund Alumnae Event Celebrates 32 Years of Inspiration and Success Event Generates the Creation of Five New Scholarships
- Endowment News – Meggin McIntosh Establishes NWF Endowment
- An Inspiring Internship
- Director’s Letter
- Inspiring Achievement