What is the Women's Fund Advisory Committee?   Our Mission To improve and impact the quality of life for all people by enriching the lives of women and girls in the Fargo-Moorhead area communities. Our Vision Under the umbrella of the F-M Area Foundation, the Women's Fund will develop an endowed fund to benefit women and girls, and speaking with a trusted, strong and recognizable voice, will make a discernible impact on the Fargo-Moorhead Community. Our Guiding Principles The Women’s Fund supports and funds efforts that positively impact the status of women and girls by: focusing on prevention and systemic change that responds to our community’s needs as determined by research. building capacity and maximizing the potential of women and girls to exercise self determination; excel in leadership, decision making, and philanthropy. creating a community which honors the value, worth, and dignity of all people by encouraging innovative, unique, and collaborative approaches in a fiscally responsible and measurable manner.      Leadership Board Karen Stensrud, Co-Chair Jill Wilkey, Co-Chair Sheri Schrock, Finance Becky Bakke, Secretary/Past Chair Jill Wilkey, Member at Large Active Committee Leads Debbie Coston, Fundraising Events Gail Benson, Programs OPEN, Publicity Harriette McCaul, Donor Relations Lisa Schwinden, Grant Giving & Grant Writing Janet Drechsel, Research Foundation Contacts Pat Jorgensen, FMAF Women's Fund Fundraising Manager Sandy Korbel, FMAF Board Liaison                                                       Effective January 1, 2010