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Be a part of someone else’s success story!

Your donation to The Foundation of AFWA supports the operations of our Foundation, scholarships for students pursuing accounting and finance degrees, and scholarships for AFWA members working to advance their careers through certifications. Thanks to our donors we are able to provide scholarships annually to deserving individuals making a difference in their success. The Foundation of AFWA is a 501(c)3.

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MARY FEENEY BONAWITZ
PAULA ZANNI
DISASTER RELIEF
MEMBER SUPPORT
NAMED SCHOLARSHIP
WWC AUCTION DONATION
ATTENDEE SPONSOR

Giving

AFWA Members, giving to The Foundation has never been easier! You can now support The Foundation and its programming with an optional $10 (or more) donation, automatically added to your annual AFWA membership renewal.

Choose from the following within your online donation:

  • The Foundation of AFWA – The mission of The Foundation is to promote and advance education, career development and leadership in finance and accounting. Donate online to The Foundation at any time.
  • Paula Zanni Memorial Fund – Paula Zanni was a positive role model and friend to so many of her colleagues in the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance. The Paula Zanni Memorial Scholarship will be an annual scholarship awarded to a student pursuing a degree in accounting with preference going to applicants from Arizona and New York. (Learn more about Paula Zanni).
  • Mary Feeney Bonawitz Doctorial Fund – Dr. Mary Feeney Bonawitz was a long-time member of AFWA and former Chair of the Foundation. She established this scholarship as a means to give back to the organization that had supported her, and to support other students pursuing their doctorate of Accounting.
  • Disaster Relief /Unemployment Fund – The Foundation’s Disaster relief fund will cover the cost of National and Chapter membership for those members who have been directly effected by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wild fires and unemployment.

 

Planned Giving: Ida Broo Legacy Society

Create a lasting legacy and help shape the future of women in accounting and finance.

When you include The Foundation of AFWA in your will or trust—or share your wishes with your family—you become part of the Ida Broo Legacy Society. This special group honors those who have made a meaningful, long-term commitment to advancing our mission.

If you have already included the Foundation in your estate plans, we’d love to recognize your generosity. Please let us know by completing our Planned Giving Form.

Questions? Contact us anytime at foundation@afwa.org.

Betsy Scott Circle

The Betsy Scott Circle recognizes visionary supporters who have made a lifetime commitment of $5,000 or more to the Foundation.

These dedicated leaders have helped countless women advance their careers, gain access to scholarships, and grow as empowered professionals. By joining this elite group, your generosity will have a profound and lasting impact.

✨ Make your legacy part of the Betsy Scott Circle with a lifetime gift of $5,000 or more.

Become A Foundation GEM (Giving Every Month)

Small steps create big impact. By becoming a Foundation GEM, you’ll join a passionate community of monthly donors fueling scholarships, leadership training, and opportunities for women in accounting and finance.

It’s simple:

  1. Select your fund.

  2. Choose the “monthly recurring” option.

  3. Enter your gift amount—we’ll take care of the rest!

💎 With a steady monthly gift, you’ll empower the next generation of women who count.