Development

FUNDING FOR FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Centennial Endowment Fund
An endowment is being established at Dutchess Community College (DCC) for an  entering student in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field. Once the funds are raised, the endowment will generate an annual $1,000  AAUW scholarship. Matching funds are being donated by a generous, anonymous member.

Dutchess Community College:  Each year two scholarships are awarded to students graduating from Dutchess Community College and continuing in a 4-year college programs.  Students are selected by the Dutchess Community College Foundation with a focus on women who are non-traditional students.

 

The branch helps fund the  Irene Keyes Fund scholarships for the AAUW leadership conference (NCCWSL – National Conference for College Women Student Leaders).

 

AAUW Funds: Donations are sent annually to the AAUW Fund.  The awards are named to honor members of the Poughkeepsie Branch AAUW for their service to our organization.

FUNDING FOR AAUW INITIATIVES

The AAUW Poughkeepsie Branch community initiatives include Days for Girls, Leading to Reading, Court Watch and Extending Girls Horizons.

Days for Girls addresses the lack of feminine hygiene products for those who live in developing countries, refugee camps and places in the local community.  They also distribute kits to food pantries, Day One Early Learning Communities, some schools.

Leading to Reading distributes books to children from low- and moderate-income families and provides reading opportunities for all ages.

 Extending Girls’ Horizons offers a variety of stand-alone monthly events on leadership and STEAM to girls in grades 6-12 throughout Dutchess County.

Court Watch promotes the equitable and fair treatment of women who are victims of domestic violence.

Donations can be sent to:

Diane Jablonski, 5312 Merlot Drive, Highland NY 12528

OR

Make your donation by Credit Card Through PayPal

Select the PayPal/Donate button below, follow the onscreen directions. When PayPal has a box to Write a Note, click in that box and type “Donation to (selected Fund),” your phone number and your full name. You do not need a PayPal account, you can use your credit card at the PayPal site.

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Questions: Betty Harrel board.aauw.poughkeepsie@gmail.com

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Development Committee

Development VP and Chair of the Committee:
Betty Harrel  board.aauw.poughkeepsie@gmail.com

The Poughkeepsie AAUW Development Committee with the guidance of the Vice President of Development oversees the funding to support the overall AAUW mission. This includes overall coordination of contributions and donations to support the local Branch mission and initiatives and support for the broader AAUW National giving programs.

To ensure this directive the committee:

  • Provides guidance on ways our organization raises money for scholarships.
  • Oversees the efforts of our community service initiatives to raise funds.
  • Works to allocate the funds raised by the organization for scholarships and initiatives.
  • Reports to the membership on National AAUW and AAUW-New York State funding news.

Volunteers are welcome!  Please contact the Chair.