IWF Leadership Foundation

International Women's Forum - Leadership Foundation

"Educate - Inspire - Empower... The Next Generation of Women Leaders"

IWF Leadership Foundation

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Founded in 1990, the International Women’s Forum (IWF) Leadership Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting women’s leadership globally. The IWF Leadership Foundation is incorporated under District of Columbia law and is established as a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational arm of the IWF. Due to its 501(c)(3) status, donations to the Leadership Foundation are tax deductible as provided by law. Any goods or services provided in exchange for a contribution must be explicitly stated. Read More...

Leadership Foundation Mission
The Leadership Foundation is the educational and charitable arm of the International Women’s Forum, a global association of nearly 5,000 women leaders in 26 nations. The Foundation channels the talents of IWF members and the resources of the IWF network into programs that benefit women worldwide. The Leadership Foundation conducts groundbreaking leadership initiatives to promote women’s progress and to increase understanding of their important contributions around the globe.

The Vision
The IWF Leadership Foundation serves the public interest by advancing women’s leadership across careers, cultures and continents.

Core Values

Embracing women’s leadership – past, present and future
Leveraging the unique resources to enhance women leaders worldwide
Extending access to development training for women leaders around the globe
Sharing information and research about the developmental needs, strengths and successes of women aspiring to leadership

"Becoming an IWF fellow does not only give you an opportunity to study leadership at world-renowned business schools including Harvard Business School and INSEAD, it opens up a new way for you to look at, to live and to realize leadership in action."

- Anne Teng, Hong Kong
2010-2011 Fellows Class

The 2011-2012 Fellows Class gathered for the first time during their Orientation and Training in Washington, DC from October 22-29. As part of their training week, the Fellows also attended the IWF World Leadership Conference & Gala – Balance & Power in the 21st Century – as pictured here on October 28, 2011.

New York City Marathon Run for Women's Leadership Meets Its Goal

Allyson Maynard Gibson, Immediate Past President of the International Women's Forum (IWF), recently completed the New York City Marathon. The fuel for her amazing pace and marathon cause was the IWF Leadership Foundation, the educational arm of IWF. Having set a goal of raising $25,000 for her cause, Allyson was alerted hours before her run of a generous donation to bring her over the mark – a donation of $11,340. With this added inspiration, she completed the 26.2 mile race in 5 hours, 19 minutes and 13 seconds. Congratulations, Allyson!

Lili-Anna Peresa, 2010-2011 Fellow and Executive Director of the One Drop Foundation in Montreal, Quebec, is featured on the cover of Affaires Plus (a+) Magazine and celebrated for her desire to change the world. See the cover here…

We are proud to announce that Reem Abu Hassan, IWF Leadership Foundation Board Director, was recently appointed Secretary General of the National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA) in Jordan. Founded by Royal Decree in 2001, the NCFA is a civil society organization presided by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah. Read more...

The IWF Leadership Foundation is proud to present the 2011-2012 Fellows Class! Click here to meet the new Fellows...

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The Leadership Foundation Endowment Campaign.

The President's Circle honors IWF Members & Fellows who have given, pledged or facilitated gifts of $5,000 or more. Read More...

The Leadership Foundation sends a special thank you to those individuals and companies making the Leadership Foundation's work possible.

The Leadership Foundation Endowment Campaign

BARBARA FERGUS $100,000 CHALLENGE GRANT
JEANNE HERBERGER $500,000 CHALLENGE GRANT IN HONOR OF LILLIE RICHARDELLA
JEAN HEAD SISCO EMPOWERMENT FUND
MARGITA WHITE FUND
CAROLYN GOLDING ALUMNAE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP