WINGS ANNUAL FUND

WINGS (Women in Northfield Giving Support) educates and expands the number of women in philanthropy, builds and strengthens community through pooled investments, and improves the lives of women and youth in the Northfield area through focused giving.

Connect with a group of women working together to build a stronger community by supporting the needs of local women and youth.*

• WINGS gives over $70,000 to local nonprofits each year, making WINGS one of the largest sources of philanthropic funds in our community.
   
• In 2000, WINGS began with 63 members and is now more than 250 strong.
  
  
• WINGS events offer an opportunity to network with other members, learn more about philanthropy and gain an understanding of the needs in the community.

WINGS has over a decade of experience pooling donations to increase their impact through focused giving.

• WINGS is an all-volunteer organization, giving over 90% of donations back to the community. A dedicated board of directors and active committees uphold its mission.
  
  
• Pooling your donation with other women allows you to support many different area nonprofits which serve women and youth.
   
• WINGS reviews grants applications and recommends allocations to nonprofits. As a voting member, you have an opportunity to approve these recommendations.
  
  
• A WINGS endowment fund ensures area women and youth will be supported far into the future.

For more information about WINGS, please visit: www.wings-mn.org

*Your irrevocable gift will be applied to a community fund advised by WINGS, an affiliate of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. WINGS can recommend grants to any qualified charitable organization.