UMKC Women's Council

Happy International Women's Day!? This year, we're honored to recognize more than 60 tenacious, strong, resilient?women as recipients of a Women's Council Graduate Assistance Fund award. ? We take great pride in supporting passionate individuals like our honorees. Their ability to break barriers and inspire change speaks volumes, and we recognize their profound impact on our future in various fields. We are truly humbled to play a small part in helping them pursue their goals and dreams, and their dedication and courage inspire us.? #InternationalWomensDay #InternationalWomensDay2025 #WomenWhoInspire #UMKCWomensCouncil #AccelerateAction

This University of Missouri-Kansas City Giving Day, we invite you to join us in supporting the UMKC Women's Council. Your generous donation will help empower young women across a wide range of fields, providing them with essential resources to become tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Donate before noon TODAY to take part in this important day: https://lnkd.in/gUwEXQeH

University of Missouri-Kansas City Giving Day kicks off TODAY at noon, so don't miss your chance to make an impact: https://lnkd.in/gf5shU45 Hear from Dr. Sally Ellis Fletcher, Associate Dean for Students, School of Nursing and Health Studies and past Women's Council Graduate Assistance Fund recipient. "I received a Women's Council Graduate Assistance Fund (GAF) while pursuing my degree toward a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).?I applied for funding to purchase pamphlets for recipients who participated in my thesis," Ellis Fletcher said. "I still recall the joy I experienced when I was notified that I’d been awarded $500. Your gift on UMKC Giving Day to the Women's Council Graduate Assistance Fund (GAF) can make a lasting impression. My award allowed me to complete my thesis and begin practicing as an advanced nurse in women’s health care. That $500 investment allowed me touch far more than 500 individuals and families. Your gift does make a difference." #GivingDay #CountdownToImpact #MakeADifference #UMKC #UMKCWomensCouncil??

University of Missouri-Kansas City Giving Day begins tomorrow – March 4th! Take part in this 24-hour stretch of generous giving to raise funds for transformational opportunities for women in graduate programs at UMKC. No donation is too small. Set an alarm to donate, as it closes at noon on March 5. Go here to donate: https://lnkd.in/gUwEXQeH #GivingDay #CountdownToImpact #MakeADifference #UMKC #UMKCWomensCouncil??

Save the date for March 4, and get ready to create a lasting impact. University of Missouri-Kansas City Giving Day is all about supporting causes that help UMKC students and programs succeed. Donating to the Women's Council Graduate Assistance Fund (GAF) provides financial support to outstanding women in graduate programs at UMKC. https://lnkd.in/gf5shU45 #GivingDay #EmpowerWomen #UMKC #UMKCWomensCouncil

The Countdown to Giving Day Has Begun! We’re just 4 days away from a day that’s all about making a difference! University of Missouri-Kansas City Giving Day is your chance to create an impact on campus, in your community and beyond. Mark your calendars for March 4: https://lnkd.in/gf5shU45 #GivingDay #CountdownToImpact #MakeADifference #UMKC #UMKCWomensCouncil

We're less than two weeks away from our annual Graduate Assistance Fund Awards Reception on March 12! It's not too late to become a sponsor, make a donation or register to attend. This year, we are thrilled to be awarding more than $100,000 to 66 incredible female graduate students. We'd love for YOU to be part of this very special event. Sponsorship levels?start at the $100 Patron level and go up to the $5,000 Presenting level. If you're interested in sponsoring this incredible event at any level, visit https://lnkd.in/gfpS5mBD.

Meet Shapree' Marshall, one of our inspiring grant recipients who was able to attend 2024 Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship Awards thanks to the support of our Graduate Assistance Fund program. "I am truly grateful for the support I received, which enabled me to present my company, A Traveled Path Homes. Thanks to that assistance, I was honored to be awarded both funds and an award for my efforts." We are proud to support passionate individuals like Shapree and can't wait to see what she does next! If you'd like to be part of supporting the work of women like Shapree, consider sponsoring our upcoming Graduate Assistance Fund Awards Reception: https://lnkd.in/g5i3BrYR. #SupportingExcellence #FutureLeaders #UMKCWomensCouncil

Our annual Graduate Assistance Fund Awards Reception is just around the corner on March 12 in the University of Missouri-Kansas City Student Union from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. We are honored to be awarding more than $100,000 to 66 incredible female graduate students. We'd love for YOU to be part of this very special event. Sponsorship levels?start at the $100 Patron level and go up to the $5,000 Presenting level. If you're interested in sponsoring this incredible event at any level, visit https://lnkd.in/gfpS5mBD. The award recipients use the GAF Award funds on incredible projects, from breakthrough research in science, engineering, and medicine, to performing at internationally-renowned music festivals, and much more.

Thirty volunteers made up of Women’s Council board members, donors, and community volunteers reviewed and scored Graduate Assistance Fund applications representing all University of Missouri-Kansas City academic units. They met as a group to discuss and determine who will receive more than $96,000 in funding available for the 2025 GAF Awards. Awards will be announced in January, and the reception to celebrate the recipients and donors is scheduled for March 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the UMKC Student Union.