Fundraising Toolkit: Women in Health Collaborative Fund

Our Goal

The Steering Committee has set a goal of raising $20,000.

The money raised will be combined with a generous grant provided by Indiana University Health and funds contributed by Women’s Fund for a total of $120,000, with $108,000 in grantable dollars.

Your Fundraising Plan

  • Set your fundraising goal. If every steering committee member raised $1,500, we will meet our fundraising goal of $20,000.
  • Make your donation. Make your donation to the fund through this link.
  • Identify prospective donors. These are women in your network who are in the healthcare field and are passionate about improving health outcomes for women and girls in Central Indiana.
  • Set a plan. Based on your relationship and their communication style, decide the best way to approach each potential donor.
  • Reach out. Use the below prompts and this FAQ document to reach out to prospective donors.
  • Follow up. Remind your colleagues of the Feb. 28 deadline and ensure they haven’t lost the donation link. Answer any additional questions and emphasize the impact we can have together.

Timeline

  • August 2024: Fundraising begins.
  • February 28, 2025: Fundraising ends. Women in Health Collaborative Fund Steering Committee members review grant applications and provide a list of the best applications on which donors can vote.
  • March 2025: Women in Health Collaborative Fund donors vote on grant recipient(s).

Save the Date: Nov. 12 Fundraiser

The Women in Health Collaborative Fund Steering Committee is hosting an event on Nov. 12, (6 – 8 p.m. with program beginning at 7 p.m.) at Women’s Fund Headquarters (615 N. Alabama St. Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204) to bring together like-minded women who may be interested in learning about the impact of the fund. Attendees will be invited, but not required, to make a gift to the fund. Registration for this event will open soon. This is an opportunity to engage and cultivate women capable of making significant ($1,000+) gifts to the fund.

Starter copy

Use the below copy as starter prompts to initiate conversations.

Text Message

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Hey NAME,

I am a member of the Women in Health Collaborative Fund Steering Committee. It’s a pilot giving circle led by women working in healthcare to improve health outcomes for women and girls in Central Indiana. Everyone who donates (no matter the amount) will get to vote for grant recipients in our inaugural focus areas—reproductive health and Black girls mental health. [Are you interested in chatting more about the program?] OR [Would you be interested in attending a networking event on Nov. 12 to learn more about Women’s Fund and the Women in Health Collaborative Fund?] inwomensfoundation.org/health-fund

Social Media

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Calling all women working in healthcare (Doctors. Doulas. Therapists. Executives. Everyone!)

I am a member of the Women in Health Collaborative Fund Steering Committee. It’s a pilot giving circle led by women working in healthcare to improve health outcomes for women and girls in Central Indiana. Every woman in healthcare who donates (no matter the amount) will get to vote for grant recipients in our inaugural focus areas—reproductive health and Black girls mental health. Learn more about this initiative and invest in good health outcomes for women and girls in Central Indiana today. inwomensfoundation.org/health-fund

Email

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[Insert greeting] I was hoping to connect with you about a project that I’m very passionate about, and I believe it aligns with your values and interests as well.

I’m a member of the steering committee for the Women in Health Collaborative Fund, which is an initiative of Women’s Fund of Central Indiana that empowers women working in all areas of healthcare to make granting decisions that improve health outcomes for women and girls in Central Indiana.

I’ve made a personal donation to the fund and have set an additional fundraising amount of $x. All donors to the fund, no matter the amount, will come together at the end of the fundraising period to vote on the organization(s) or project(s) that will receive a grant from the funds raised. This year’s grants will focus on reproductive health and Black girls’ mental health.

There is a networking event on Nov. 12 for like-minded women in healthcare to connect with each other as well as learn more about the Women in Health Collaborative.

Would you be interested in being my guest at the event, or could I take you to coffee to share more about why I am so passionate about the Fund?