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Every woman, girl, and gender-expansive person deserves the chance to thrive. But too often, poverty, discrimination, and systemic inequality stand in the way.
At Women’s Fund SouthCoast, we don’t just believe in change — we create it. Through research, advocacy, and direct investment, we break down barriers and build a future where equity is the rule, not the exception.
Your support is more than a donation. It’s a lifeline. A statement. A movement.
“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
When you join us in advancing gender, racial, and economic justice, you create a ripple effect that transforms lives, strengthens families, and uplifts entire communities across the SouthCoast.
Make an immediate impact.
Mail your donation to:
628 Pleasant St. Suite 322
New Bedford, MA 02740
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.
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
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.
You may designate WFSC as a beneficiary or transfer ownership of an existing policy to create a lasting gift that uplifts women and girls.
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.
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
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.
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
Non-cash gifts such as supplies, space, or professional expertise strengthen our programs and deepen our reach. Contact us to learn more.
Many employers match employee donations or volunteer hours.
Ask your employer or contact us to learn how to amplify your impact.
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.
Stay connected. Be the first to hear about events, opportunities, and stories of impact.
Lend your time, skills, and passion to advance gender, racial, and economic justice across the SouthCoast.
Volunteer opportunities will be posted soon.
Join us today — your support makes all the difference.
Together, we’re building a SouthCoast where every woman, girl, and gender-expansive person can flourish.
“The Young Women’s Initiative gave me the confidence to use my voice — now I see myself as a leader in places I never imagined.”
Support WFSC in a lasting way by including us in your will, estate plan, or other legacy gifts. Our first legacy gift came from M. Temple Fawcett, a lifelong advocate for gender justice and early education. If you have included WFSC in your legacy planning, please contact us and let us know.
Endowed gifts are invested with a gender lens strategy, ensuring immediate and long-term benefits. Part of the gift will be used for current activities, while the remainder will be invested for future sustainability.
About Us
We imagine a world in which women and girls are valued and their voices heard.
Our Impact
The success of women and girls ripples through the community to make a more just place for all.
Join Our Movement
Local women helping local women. We advocate, we advance. Our collective voice initiates change.
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