The Women’s Giving Circle is a collaboration of charitable women who combine their treasure and passion to create opportunities for the women and children of Ripley County.
Keynote Speaker
Nancy Bocskor, a powerhouse fundraiser, consultant, author, and educator, dedicated to empowering women in politics and nonprofit leadership. Bocskor specializes in training political candidates, nonprofit leaders, and other individuals in effective fundraising strategies and public speaking skills. She is known for her prowess in empowering women in politics and has largely contributed to various organizations and initiatives aimed at advancing women’s participation in the political process.
Bocskor is a skilled leader who values collaboration, driving results through the establishment of partnerships nurturing a worldwide community. Her career soared when she became Chief of Staff in Washington D.C. in her early 30’s, but quickly she found her passion in starting her own consultancy business, the Nancy Bocskor Company, taking her to all 50 states and over 30 countries.
Currently Bocskor is on the board for an organization called Running Start which encourages young women to run for office, get involved in politics, and strive for executive positions. Bocksor is a frequent political commentator appearing on CBS News, writes articles that give a fresh perspective on politics and public service in national publications such as The Hill, and authored her own book, “Go Fish: How to Catch (and Keep) Contributors: A Practical Guide to Fundraising”.
As the trailblazing inaugural director of the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy at Texas Woman’s University, she ignited a fervent movement to celebrate pioneering women in Texas politics and policy honoring their remarkable legacy. As a professor at George Washington University, University of San Francisco, American University, and a board member at LBJ Women’s Campaign School at University of Texas and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at OSU, she continues to mold the next generation of leaders, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in education and empowerment.
Join or Sponsor the Women's Giving Circle
Membership: $100
Women’s Giving Circle Membership 1 ticket for Women’s Giving Circle Luncheon
75% of gift will be granted in 2024.
25% of gift will support future grants.
Junior Membership: $50 (under age 25) Women’s Giving Circle Membership 1 ticket for Women’s Giving Circle Luncheon
50% of gift will be granted in 2024.
50% of gift will support future grants.
We greatly appreciate our community businesses, organizations, families, and individuals that sponsor the Women’s Giving Circle. Their funding assists in supporting resources for our Women’s Giving Circle members throughout the year. The funding also assists in our annual granting of the Linda S. Phaneuf Women & Children Fund.
Sponsorship Levels:
$5,000 Title Sponsor ( 1 AVAILABLE ) One preferred corporate table for eight and table signage with name/logo Recognition prior to the introduction of keynote speaker Name/Logo displayed on podium signage Half-page, full-color ad in event program Recognition on Ripley County Community Foundation’s Social media, Marketing e-mail blasts, Website, Online auction website, and Annual Report
* In 2023, your sponsorship would have provided bread and milk for 9 weeks for 50+ families.
$5,000 Grant Sponsor ( 1 AVAILABLE ) One preferred corporate table for eight and table signage with name/logo Recognition prior to the introduction of grant recipients Half-page, full-color ad in event program Recognition on Ripley County Community Foundation’s Social media, Marketing e-mail blasts, Website, Online auction website, and Annual Report
* In 2023, your sponsorship would have allowed So Loved Closet to deliver coats and clothing to kids in need all over Ripley County.
$4,000 Online Auction Sponsor ( 1 AVAILABLE ) One preferred corporate table for eight and table signage with name/logo Name/Logo displayed on Silent Auction signage Quarter-page, full-color ad in event program Recognition on Ripley County Community Foundation’s Social media, Marketing e-mail blasts, Website, and Online auction website
*In 2032, your sponsorship would have have helped the Children’s Advocacy Center to offer a safer environment for the children it serves.
$2,500 Photo Sponsor – SOLD 4 tickets for Women’s Giving Circle Luncheon Table signage with name/logo Quarter-page, full-color ad in event program Recognition on Ripley County Community Foundation’s Social media, Marketing e-mail blasts, and Website
* In 2022, your sponsorship would have provided free movies to children on Wednesday mornings for 10 weeks.
$2,000 Dessert Sponsor – SOLD 4 tickets for Women’s Giving Circle Luncheon Quarter-page, full-color ad in event program Name/Logo on Dessert Table signage Recognition on Ripley County Community Foundation’s Social media, Marketing e-mail blasts, and Website
*In 2023, your sponsorship would have supported the Early Child Enrichment Program at Kids Discovery Factory.
$1,000 Lunch Sponsor 2 tickets for Women’s Giving Circle Luncheon Name on Door Prize signage Recognition during luncheon Sponsor listing in event program Recognition on social media and email blasts
* In 2022, your sponsorship would have provide critical support to Samaritan’s Hope Chest.
$500 Loving Neighbor Sponsor 2 tickets for Women’s Giving Circle Luncheon Sponsor listing in event program Name recognition on social media
* In 2021, your sponsorship would have allowed One Community One Family to train caregivers on how to identify and manage trauma related behaviors in children.
$200 Supporter Sponsor 1 ticket for Women’s Giving Circle Luncheon Sponsor listing in event program
* In 2020, your sponsorship would have built a bunk bed for children in foster care.
Linda S. Phaneuf Women & Children Fund
The Linda S. Phaneuf Women & Children Fund was created to support women and children in our community. Each year, local nonprofits are able to apply for this grant and our Women’s Giving Circle members vote on which organizations they would like to receive funding.
2023 Grant Recipients
Selected by Women's Giving Circle Members
$2,000 to Children’s Advocacy Center of Southeastern Indiana, Inc. to aid in the cost of purchasing fire extinguishers for the advocacy center.
$2,000 to Summer Food for Kids to purchase bread and milk for 9 weeks, for 50+ families.
$2,000 to So Loved Ripley County Foster Closet to purchase an enclosed trailer to take coats to kids in need.
2024 Sponsors for the Women's Giving Circle
$5,000 Title Sponsor
Your logo/name here
$4,000 Online Auction Sponsor
Agresta, Storms, & O’leary – Co-Sponsor
Anne & Joe Raver – Co-Sponsor
$2,500 Photo Sponsor
Margaret Mary Health
$2,000 Dessert Sponsor
Delishious Creations
2024 Women's Giving Circle Members
Brenda Armbrecht
Miranda Ball
Julie Baker
Michele Balser
Dr. Lee Ann Bauer
Sarah Bauman
Carrie Bedel
Kim Benz
Rachael Berkemeier
Carlan Bischoff
Courtney Bohman
Libby Bohman
Mary Kay Brinkman – Roberts
Tara Britton
Sheri Brougher
Joyce Bruns
Amy Buckley
Dana Cassidy
Linda Chandler
Abby Coffey
Missy Cooper
Jane Craig
Judy Craig
Carlie Darnold
Jenny Darnold
Marie Dausch
Heather Davies
Loretta Day
Carolyn Dieckmann
Betsy Dudley
LaJo Dunbar
Nancy Durham
Becky Eckstein
Robin Eckstein
Beth Enneking
Jennifer Faust
Anita Fledderman
Kristen Fletcher
Amy Fryman
Susan Gigrich
Andrea Gillman
Brittany Gillman
Donna Gillman
Joan Gindling
Amy Glaser-Carpenter
Megan Gray
Miranda Gregory
Patricia Grunkemeyer
Misty Gunter
Carla Hacker
Brenda Hance
Lori Holt
Annette Hunger
Elisha Hunley
Hailey Hunley
Layla Hunley
Mary Huntington
Laurie Husted
Sandi Jester
Katie Kersey
Emmalee Kessens
Kristen Koch
Deb Kohrman
Debbie Krause
Brittany Lamping
Janice Lamping
Sarah Lamping
Angela Linville
Suzanne Martini
Margaret Marcy
Audrey May
Jennifer McIntosh
Amber McGuire
Brandi Merkel
Roxanne Meyer
Kim Meyers
Stacie Miller
Melissa Moenter
Sally Morris
Julie Murphy
Tania Myers
Jill Nader
Nancy Narwold
Cassie Nash
Kathy Newell
Jamie Nobbe
Cheryll Obendorf
Debra Obermeyer
Nancy Ollier
Lisa Orndorff
Clarice Patterson
Lin Phaneuf
Anita Pitts
Donna Pitts
Amy Pretzer
Jan Prickel
Diane Rathburn
Anne Raver
Donyelle Robinson
Casey Robinson
Jolene Rockwood
Ethel Rodriguez
Susan Roell
Amber Rossman
Susie Rowland
Jenny Salyer
Shayla Sattler
Jamie Schantz
Bertie Schmidt
Mary Lou Schwipps
Sue Siefert
Nikki Smith
Elsa Soderberg
Rose Spaeth
Carla Stenger
Liz Stenger
Jamie Straber
Catherine Streator
Christy Sutton
Sara Teichman
Ashlee Theising
Mari Thielking
Terri Trowbridge
Melissa Tucker
Pam Vonderhaar
Andrea Wade
Bobbi Wade
Katie Wagner
Ashley Walls
Jane Walke
Megan Walke
Natalie Wanstrath
Candy Washburn
Holly Wehr
Brandy Wessel
Jan Westerfeld
Rita Wilder
Amy Williams
Amy Wonnell
Jane Yorn
Deanna Young
Rheadawn Young
