WESOS Wheaton: HERstory in Philanthropy

Tue Mar 10 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm UTC-05:00

Arrowhead Golf Club | Wheaton

WESOS Network: Wheaton, IL Chapter
Publisher/HostWESOS Network: Wheaton, IL Chapter
WESOS Wheaton: HERstory in Philanthropy
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Four decades of disrupting fundraising norms—stories on women who give, intentional generosity, and the power of feminine insight.
About this Event

Your Wheaton Chapter Leader is Deborah Sievers
Topic: HERstory in Philanthropy

TIME & LOCATION: Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189 at11:30 am



Guests - Your first meeting is on us! If you are not a paid member of WESOS and this is your first time ever going to a WESOS meeting, select the non-member ticket and use promo code FIRSTTIMEFREE to get your first ticket free.


Join us in Wheaton on Tuesday, March 10, at 11:30 am for a networking session and an informative and insightful presentation by our featured member speaker, Lea Ann Brown Skogsberg.


Lea Ann will share stories from her four decades of disrupting the conventional wisdom about fundraising. Come learn from her stories about women who give, the power of intentional giving and about the value of feminine insights for this sector.


Key Takeaways

  • A brief history of the role of women as donors
  • The importance of the nonprofit/philanthropy sector
  • How giving enriches the life of the donor (hint: it's not about the money!)


MEETING SCHEDULE:

  • 11:30-12:00 Arrival & Open Networking
  • 12:00 Meeting & Presentation Begins
  • 1:30 Meeting Concludes


WHAT TO BRING:

  • About 35 business cards
  • Your planner/calendar
  • Something to take notes with
  • A 30 Second Elevator Pitch about you/your business
  • A friend! Invite them to register as a guest.
  • Come as you are, be yourself, and be open to what is possible!


Join us to grow your personal and professional skills, network and grow authentic relationships! Simply reserve your spot for this event here as either a paid WESOS Network Member or as a Guest (one complementary guest pass per individual.)


Not yet a WESOS Member?

  • Learn more about WESOS
  • Explore our other Chapters
  • Join the WESOS network!
  • Use Promo Code DSWHEATON10 when purchasing your membership for a 10% discount!

IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING YOUR RSVP:

Please be aware, we value your reservation as a commitment. Repeat offenders will automatically be moved off future attending lists for:

  • RSVP and not attending the meeting [no call-no show]
  • Cancelling your RSVP less than 24 hours before the meeting begins (especially, when there is a waitlist)
  • Consistent tardiness. Understandably, cars break down & people get sick which is why we run on a "3 strikes" policy before any intervention.
  • We thank you for your understanding as we do our best to accommodate everyone who wants to attend our meetings.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 25.00

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