Through the annual Women’s Issues Summit, WOMEN’S WAY collects data on the needs of women and girls. This signature event brings 60-70 nonprofit representatives together for large and small group discussions on the emerging needs of women in the community and on un- and underfunded organizational needs. Those working directly with the most vulnerable are often the first to know of changing demographics or shifting needs.
With this unique model of interactive community inquiry, WOMEN’S WAY has created a think tank of direct service representatives knowledgeable of diverse topics including education, health care, housing, girls’ empowerment, and violence prevention, among others.
WOMEN’S WAY has gained a reputation for its expertise and has served as a consultant to local and national funders that wish to administer similar needs-based surveys. Annual funding priorities for the Community Women's Fund are informed by the Summit outcomes. Similarly, the outcomes shape WOMEN’S WAY’s public policy work. WOMEN'S WAY has greater impact by integrating community-informed grantmaking and advocacy.
The organization will look to the issues identified for potential themes for upcoming events, including its signature Women & Influence Conference.
Through the Women’s Issues Summit, WOMEN’S WAY keeps its finger on the pulse of the community.
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