Step forward in solidarity and donate on IWD

International Women's Day provides an important opportunity to fundraise for female-focused charities, help raise their visibility, and amplify awareness raising efforts.

To date, the largest single unrestricted donation secured on IWD for a registered charity was a hefty six figure sum, with 100% of funds paid directly from donor to the charity.

"We're grateful for our long-standing partnership with International Women’s Day that provides us with significant funding to help girls achieve their fullest potential, driving change on important issues of gender equality, in their communities and the world.”
- Imogen Fitzpatrick, Head of Strategic Partnerships, WAGGGS

Help forge women's equality through donating to a registered charity or nonprofit that works for the advancement of women and girls. Donating to these groups means addressing inequality and helping to support their important work. There are many commendable charitable groups worldwide. 

"The IWD Charity Alliance is a huge success for Nomi Network, both in funds raised and exposure to new supporters. Subsequently, we've secured multiple new monthly donors and additional organizations, and we're potentially collaborating with a global company on a large-scale employee giving campaign. We're beyond thankful for IWD's promotion of Nomi Network and look forward to our continued work towards empowering women to reach their full potential." 
- NOMI NETWORK

IWD generates significant funding-raising for charities

Here is just one example of important collective fundraising accomplished for WAGGGS in a previous year, back on IWD in 2022.

The below amount was generated through collective fundraising from many generous donors, yet the largest single donation secured through IWD for a charity has been well in excess of this amount.  IWD giving is such an important part of this impactful day on March 8.

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Donate to the IWD Charities of Choice

 

World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is the largest international youth movement dedicated to girls and young women, supporting over 8.9 million girls across 153 countries and is an IWD Charity of Choice since 2007. Learn more here.


 

Catalyst is a global nonprofit working with companies around the world to build workplaces that work for women. They're a trusted resource for knowledge on gender, leadership and inclusive talent management and is an IWD Charity of Choice since 2017. 


 

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Part of the ethos of IWD is to "Support the Supporters".

In addition to fundraising for local grassroots groups, please consider supporting the work of these internationally-orientated, women-focused charities.

 

Nomi Network helps combat human trafficking by creating pathways to safe employment and empowering women and girls to break cycles of slavery in their families and communities.


 

Dress for Success empowers women across the world to achieve economic independence via a network of support, professional attire, and tools to help women thrive in work and life. Consider donating an hour of pay to empower a woman to change her future via Your Hour Her Power.


 

Womankind Worldwide supports women's rights organizations and movements to secure equal rights for women and girls, so they can live without fear of violence, have a say in decisions that impact them, and control their own life.


 

IWD cause-related marketing

International Women's Day provides a useful opportunity for groups worldwide to participate in cause-related marketing, a mutually beneficial collaboration between a for-profit and non-profit designed to promote sales while providing important fundraising and visibility for a cause.

Before engaging in cause-related marketing, it's important to:

  • research and identify relevant charities to ensure a mutual synergy and reputational alignment
  • contact the charity directly to learn about guidelines and processes for cause-related marketing
  • understand using a charity's brand or logo requires prior permission and agreement
  • be transparent about what portion of a sale goes direct to charity post any administrative fee


How are you donating your IWD fundraising efforts?

Let us know how you're fundraising for the IWD Charity Alliance or for further women-focused charities worldwide.

See some brilliant examples below.

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Revesby Workers’ Club in Sydney Australia donated their IWD fundraising efforts to Biyani House, part of the Women’s Community Shelter’s Network that provides short-term emergency accommodation and support in a safe environment for homeless women to rebuild self-esteem and achieve control and fulfillment of their lives.


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Home of fine Italian dining, Ristorante Antipasti in Maryland USA, generously donated funds from its International Womens Day luncheon to the Home of the Brave Foundation that helps veterans successfully transition into permanent housing and personal independence through assistance with employment, counseling services, access to healthcare, and transportation.


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Tamworth Family Support Service (TFSS) was humbled to receive a generous donation from Joblink Plus in Australia towards its Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters (HIPPY), a two-year home-based support program for children aged between four and five.  


Consider many further charities to donate to directly

International Women's Day (IWD) provides a critical moment to step forward and donate to groups supporting women and girls. 

To explore institutional or corporate giving to a registered women-focused charity as part of your IWD efforts, please get in touch to discuss your objectives. 

 

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