The Fund for Women & Girls Awards
Each year at the Power of the Purse fundraiser, the Fund for Women & Girls honors local women who are philanthropists through two awards – the Rising Philanthropist Award and the Karen F. Snider Women in Philanthropy Award. The Power of the Purse is the largest fundraising event for the Fund with the purpose of creating a deeper understanding of a woman’s ability to be philanthropic.
Please complete the nomination forms(s) below via online form OR by downloading the PDF application for each award. PDF APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO BCLARK@TFEC.ORG, OR SENT VIA MAIL TO: TFEC – The Fund for Women & Girls WIP, Attn: Brooke Clark, 200 N. Third Street, 8th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
PLEASE NOTE: Nominees will be contacted for additional information.
Rising Philanthropist Award (1 award annually)
Award Criteria:
- Must be a female and/or identify as women in ways that are significant for them, aged 21-35, who has worked or lived in the South Central PA counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, or the Dillsburg Area.
- Must have demonstrated an interest in issues related to women’s health such as: basic needs, safety, education, economic self-sufficiency, change efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion.
- The nominee gives freely and unselfishly by providing her time, talent and treasure to philanthropic community activities.
Judging Criteria:
- The nominee inspires others and acts as a role model.
- The nominee has a positive impact on the direction and success of women and children related to community projects, programs or individuals.
- The nominee improves the lives of others.
*We appreciate your wanting to honor the great work of those associated with The Fund for Women and Girls/TFEC but please note that these members are not eligible to be nominated for WIP awards.
*Awards will not be given if the committee determines there are no qualified candidates.
Nomination Form
Karen F. Snider Women in Philanthropy Award (2 awards annually)
Award Criteria:
- Must be a female and/or identify as women in ways that are significant for them, aged 36 or older, who has worked or lived in the South Central PA counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, or the Dillsburg Area.
- Must have demonstrated an interest in issues related to women’s health such as: basic needs, safety, education, economic self-sufficiency, change efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion.
- The nominee gives freely and unselfishly by providing her time, talent and treasure to philanthropic community activities..
Judging Criteria:
- The nominee inspires others and acts as a role model.
- The nominee has a positive impact on the direction and success of women and children related to community projects, programs or individuals.
- The nominee improves the lives of others.
*We appreciate your wanting to honor the great work of those associated with The Fund for Women and Girls/TFEC but please note that these members are not eligible to be nominated for WIP awards.
*Awards will not be given if the committee determines there are no qualified candidates.
Nomination Form
About Karen F. Snider
Karen Snider, long-time supporter of the Fund for Women & Girls and the inaugural recipient of this award in 2011, passed away in 2017. Karen embodied the criteria of this award – she dedicated her life to improving the lives of others, gave freely and selflessly of her time and resources, and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She is greatly missed by the Fund, the community-at-large, and by those who knew her. Our community was a better place because of her.
