Board & Funder Overview
Use of Funds
Philanthropy through voice.
Funding supports a women-centered emotional wellness nonprofit that guides women from exhaustion to restoration— and from restoration to leadership—through storytelling, stillness, and voice.
Funding Priorities
Underwrites the creation and distribution of the AODW program library, including the 32-episode narrative audio journey and four audiobooks (writing, editing, production support, hosting, accessibility needs).
Ensures women are not excluded due to financial barriers. At least 30% of participants annually receive partial or full scholarships for circles, retreats, and program access.
Supports safe, structured story circles through facilitator stipends, training development, and program coordination—ensuring consistent delivery without burning out those leading the work.
Supports sponsored programming delivered in community settings, nonprofits, faith-based spaces, and corporate ERGs. Funds may cover travel, space fees, food, lodging, and related delivery costs.
Journals, reflection guides, ritual supports, and digital tools are provided at cost, subsidized, or included within funded programs. Any participant contributions are cost-recovery or suggested donations, not sales.
Supports governance documentation, insurance, bookkeeping, donor systems, secure program portals (The Reservoir), and compliance needs. Includes reasonable compensation and stipends for operational roles and facilitators to ensure sustainability and prevent burnout.
Stewardship & Accountability
- Funds are used in alignment with mission and board-approved budgets.
- Operational stipends (if applicable) are separate from board service, approved with disclosure + recusal, and activated only when sustainability thresholds are met.
- Surpluses support operating reserves, expanded scholarships, and deeper program delivery.