About Us
Who We Are
Our Purpose
Gather women who care about our community and want to increase social consciousness with collective investing and grant-making.
As a group, determine and address the greatest needs in our community.
Educate and motivate women to make a difference locally and get involved with local community needs.
Executive Team
Kathy MacMillan
President
The Women’s Giving Connection has become an important and powerful philanthropic force for pooled and collective giving in Southern Idaho. We should be proud of its impact on people served by small local nonprofit grant recipients. Collective giving is a growing and successful way to help you be involved in local philanthropy and have a greater impact on people.
I encourage you to join our WGC movement and be part of the community benefit, the celebration of giving to others, and the fun!
Linda Watkins
Past President
Education has always been my passion, through college and beyond. I have served as Executive Director of an area education nonprofit for over 10 years and have worked in many capacities locally, and at the state level, to improve my community and our state. These experiences have shown me the importance of community involvement. I am excited to have launched a new philanthropic endeavor, an idea that has gained energy regionally and nationally. The Women’s Giving Connection of Southern Idaho will be another way of giving back to our local communities, by gathering women to make an impact, collectively, for the common good of where we live. Join us!
Lisa Hymas
Vice President
Everyone can be a philanthropist through collective giving – many hands don’t just make light work, they change communities! Making an impact where I live motivates my support of and involvement in the Women’s Giving Connection-Southern Idaho (WGC). Coming together as women in the Magic Valley fosters meaningful relationships among members of the WGC, connects us personally to the myriad of nonprofits in the area, and empowers us as a community to create tangible change. I have long had a passion for community involvement shown through volunteering, serving on committees and boards, and being an active participant in the community where needed. My background in public interest communication reaffirms that you create lasting change by going beyond just raising awareness to motivating people to effect positive societal change through actionable and measurable ways. This is the work of the WGC and why you should get involved!
Robyn Meyers
Secretary & Communications Chair
I’ve been passionate about helping in my community and working with various organizations over the years. I deeply appreciate the local awareness and involvement the Women’s Giving Connection of Southern Idaho has granted me. I believe in the power of community, collaboration, and collective philanthropy. My background in social sciences and conflict management fuels a hope of empathetically empowering others. Through WGC, I am proud to connect with a community of like-minded women to make a tangible, local impact, and maximize real change. With minimal time & financial commitment, WGC is the perfect organization for any woman who wants to give back and get to know the wonderful people in our community!
Lisa Donnelley
Treasurer
I’ve been fortunate to have a 42 year career in public accounting – working in a community that has provided so much to me and my family. It is important to me to give back to that community. What better way than with a wonderfully diverse group of women working together!
Gloria Gott
Grant Committee Chair
In my career, I’m able to support clients to live a life with greater purpose and generosity with their time and resources. I believe generosity is expressed differently from person to person, and that we can all make a difference. Being involved in service and volunteer opportunities for several years has given me a deeper desire to be part of the “impact”. My belief is that our organization will empower women to discover or deepen their philanthropic lifestyle that is unique to them. I am honored to be a part of the Women’s Giving Connection as we help bridge the gap between community need and resources; as well as empower the next generation to fall in love with giving back! Together we can fill the gaps!
Katie McNeley
Event Committee Chair
Being a member of the Women’s Giving Connection has provided me a meaningful new opportunity to become more involved in my community by educating me on the importance of philanthropy. I have witnessed the hard work and challenges that local nonprofits are addressing and value the efforts of WGC to support the endless needs. Connecting with other women who share a commitment to giving back is rewarding beyond measure.
Together we are making a meaningful difference. Come join our fun!
Our Impact
Gathering and using this collective energy for positive change in our community.
