Building Power. Shaping the Future.
When you invest in Women’s Fund SouthCoast, you invest in more than one program or one moment.
Your support helps move resources into communities, turn data and stories into action, strengthen community-rooted organizations, develop leaders, and advance the policy and systems change needed for lasting progress.
For more than 26 years, donors, partners, volunteers, and community leaders have made this work possible.
“I give to the Women’s Fund because I see the difference they make — not just for one person, but for generations.”
— Supporter, New Bedford
Give a Meaningful Gift to Have an Everlasting Impact
Send a Check
Mail your donation to:
628 Pleasant St. Suite 322
New Bedford, MA 02740
Give a Gift of Stock
Support our mission while maximizing your impact. Provide your broker with:
Fidelity Investments
Account Number: Z40463935
DTC: 0226
EIN: 85-3222606
Please notify us once your gift is complete so we can thank you personally. Visit Fidelity’s Gift Shares Page for more information.
Volunteer Matching
A great way to double employees’ impact is to have paid time off for volunteering! See if your employer participates.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match your gift to Women’s Fund SouthCoast – make your donation go further!
Payroll Giving
A great way to help Women’s Fund SouthCoast is with payroll giving. You know you’re furthering our good work with every paycheck!
Legacy Giving
Plan a Gift that Endures
Name the Women’s Fund SouthCoast as a Beneficiary
Include Women’s Fund SouthCoast in your will, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy to extend your impact for generations to come.“I included WFSC in my plans because I believe every young woman deserves the same chance I had — and more.”
— Legacy Donor
Give from Your Retirement Account (QCDs)
If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA — a simple, tax-efficient way to give.
Life Insurance and Annuities
You may designate WFSC as a beneficiary or transfer ownership of an existing policy to create a lasting gift that uplifts women and girls.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Recommending a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund is an easy and impactful way to support our mission.
You may also name WFSC as a future beneficiary to continue your legacy of leadership.
The Bettina Borders Leadership Circle
Join a Circle of Changemakers
Named for the Honorable Bettina Borders — retired judge, advocate, and founding champion of gender justice — this circle brings together donors who invest deeply in lasting change.
A lifetime gift of $10,000 or more connects members to special gatherings, briefings, and opportunities to shape our shared vision for equity.
“Being part of this circle connects me to the heart of our community — and to a movement bigger than any one of us.”
— Leadership Circle Member
Make an Endowed Gift
Endowed gifts ensure your commitment to equity endures beyond a single moment.
Part of your gift supports current programs — leadership development, advocacy, and grantmaking — while the remainder is invested through our gender-lens strategy to generate lasting impact.
Women and Girls Can’t Wait — The Next Chapter
More than a decade ago we launched Women and Girls Can’t Wait, a campaign that helped seed our endowment and strengthen our region’s movement for equity.
Today, that call still guides us.
We are now preparing the next chapter — a renewed effort to grow our endowment and ensure this movement thrives for generations to come. Your endowed gift today helps lay the foundation for what’s next — invested through our gender-lens strategy to drive change that lasts.
“We can’t wait for someone else to create change — we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”
— Bettina Borders, WFSC Founder
Other Ways to Give
In-Kind Contributions
Non-cash gifts such as supplies, space, or professional expertise strengthen our programs and deepen our reach. Contact us to learn more.
Workplace Giving and Matching Gifts
Many employers match employee donations or volunteer hours. Ask your employer or contact us to learn how to amplify your impact.
Corporate and Event Sponsorships
Partner with us to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to gender equity. Explore opportunities like the Mother’s Day 5K or other mission-driven events on our Events Page.
Volunteer and Stay Connected
Join Our Mailing List
Stay connected. Be the first to hear about events, opportunities, and stories of impact.
Join Us to Volunteer!
Lend your time, skills, and passion to advance gender, racial, and economic justice across the SouthCoast.
Volunteer opportunities will be posted soon.
Help Shape What Comes Next
A stronger Women’s Fund means stronger investments in the organizations, leaders, ideas, and partnerships our region needs.
Together, we can build a SouthCoast where opportunity, resources, leadership, and influence are shared more equitably.