Stonewall national women's fund (SNWF)
Dr. Rita Mae Brown
Honorary Chair, SNWF
Monique Force-Setlock
Director, SNWF
Stonewall National Women’s Fund - Founding Members
- Robin Bodiford
- Michele Brennan
- Harley Broe
- Lynn Brown
- Leigh Buckner
- Deborah Casperino
- Patricia Colbert
- Anne Marie Cerrato
- Ann Mei Chang
- Deborah Coleman
- Fran Epstein
- Annette Gardner
- Rose Gertel
- Rachel Greenberg
- Karen Hess
- Deise Jefinny
- Susan Kadenbach
- Marianne Kump
- Maria Lescano
- Barbara LoMoriello
- Carri Lyon
- Beth Marten
- Bernadette Mosqeura
- Linda Pazos
- Paula Revene
- Jackie Scott
- Kendall Sharp
- Barb Signer
- Ali Simpson
- Mary Ann Sprinkle
- Trish Stypka
- David Topel
- Anne-Marie Van derVelde
- Sue Wilder
- Jean Willey
Founding Associate Members
- Rae Chorowski
- Carol DeVictoria
- Daniela Garakis
- Nancy Knott
- Jane Kreinberg
- Welcome to the Stonewall National Women’s Fund!
Join Honorary Chair Rita Mae Brown, First National Chair Kendall Sharp, and Director Monique Force-Setlock in expanding the reach of our Women’s Fund program, now in its third year. Our mission is to have parity in every aspect of LGBTQ+ life. This includes our archives, library, exhibits, films, and other media used in the recording, collecting, and sharing of our history and culture.
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Mission and Vision of the Stonewall National Women’s Fund
Support women-focused LGBTQ+ issues based on history and culture at local, regional, and national levels. Our mission is to have parity in every aspect of LGBTQ+ life. This includes our archives, library, exhibits, films, and other media used in the recording, collecting, and sharing of our history and culture.
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Goals and Objectives
Ensure all components contribute to the organization’s financial health and growth.
Create programs to engage new members and increase visibility.
Foster educational and ambassadorial initiatives to enhance the organization’s public image.
Establish 5 national chapters within 2025.
Expand national fundraising to major cities and promote traveling exhibitions.
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Local and National Structures:
The fund will be made up of chapters, each chapter will consist of a core group of a minimum of twenty women, each committing $1,000** per year for a minimum of three years. These funds will support women’s programming at the local, regional, and national levels, serving the interests of women.
Chapters to be led by elected leadership.
Local co-chairs for Broward (South Florida) group to focus on local and national agendas.Committees:
Fundraising: Focus on securing resources for sustainability.
Outreach: Build national membership and contact networks.
Events: Promote and sell tickets to events.
Education: Arrange for tours and materials to support awareness and learning. All members should have a tour and understanding of Stonewall.** Payment can be made with an annual payment of $1,000 or with monthly payments of $83.34.
- Use of Funds
Funds collected will be used by Stonewall to support select local, regional, and national women’s programs and events. These may include:
guest speakers, workshops, exhibitions, and other activities leveraging the expertise and contacts of the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library. -
Responsibilities of Members and Leadership
Members to actively engage in programs, fundraising, and organizational growth.
Leadership roles to guide chapters and contribute to the broader agenda.
- Get Involved
In addition to monetary contributions, chapters are encouraged to donate historic and cultural items and materials to the Stonewall Archives and Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. These items may be included in traveling exhibits and made available to researchers, academics, writers, and others to ensure our stories are told. They will become part of the National Stonewall Women’s Fund Archives.A chapter is formed once the initial twenty core members are assembled, each committed to a three-year term and a minimum financial commitment of $1,000 per year for three years. The group will select a representative to the national committee, participate in planning, and be considered for other roles within the Stonewall community.
- Contact Us
To join, please contact: Monique Force-Setlock Director of the Stonewall National Women’s Fund Email: monique@stonewall-museum.org Phone: 754-206-3323
Together, we can make a difference!
Ready to join us on this journey? Let’s make history together! 🌈
