Membership and benefits

Welcome! We are excited about your interest joining the Women's Giving Network of Wake County. Learn more about WGN of Wake County below or by contacting WGN President Cynthia Rowe.

Membership details

To join WGN of Wake County for the 2024 season, please make your membership gift by June 1, 2024. Membership is a gift of $1,200 and any additional donation you make is appreciated and allows WGN to make an even bigger impact.

Membership includes:

A junior membership is available for women age 40 and under. Junior members contribute $600 annually. 

Giving options

Annual contributions are tax-deductible and may be paid via credit card, check, stock transfer, distribution from IRA (if applicable), grant from donor advised fund or private foundation, or other method. Learn more about these payment options. WGN also welcomes donations through sponsorships, and members may make a higher annual donation.

Join via credit card payment

Other payment methods

Please submit the online membership form linked below

Why join our Network?

Participation in collective giving through the Women’s Giving Network of Wake County is a powerful and rewarding way to positively impact our community! Whether you want to actively volunteer or prefer to limit your role to financial participation, WGN welcomes you! Benefits of joining:

  • Gain insight into community needs
  • Make an impact by maximizing charitable donations 
  • Contribute to an organization that has a thorough grants process to identify impactful opportunities with vetted charitable organizations
  • Connect with community-focused women through educational events, networking opportunities, and social gatherings

Upcoming Events

We also invite you to join an upcoming event to hear stories about the impact WGN's grants are having on local nonprofits and the individuals they serve. Come network and talk with WGN members and learn ways to get involved. We would love to meet you.

  • Grantee Social: Sept. 23, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • 18th Annual IMPACT Luncheon: Nov. 7, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NC State University Club (4200 Hillsborough Street)

How we operate

WGN of Wake County is a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation. WGN is managed by its members through its leadership committee, with assistance from NCCF. Learn more about our leadership and current committee members.

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