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
Linda Watkins
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!
Kathy MacMillan
Vice President
Sami Ashenbrener
Secretary
My passion for community involvement is rooted in my desire to empower and help one another. In my career as a physical therapist, I am able to help individuals heal and regain quality of life by improving function, and I am thrilled to now have a part in a larger community outreach through the Women’s Giving Connection (WGC). I want my hometown community of Twin Falls to thrive, and this group aims to support this goal by bringing women together through philanthropic collective grant giving for a large community impact. Outside of a history of volunteering, my life’s joy comes from exploring the great outdoors through camping and rafting, running, teaching yoga, and spending time with family. I am honored to serve as a founding member of the WGC and encourage women of all ages and backgrounds to join us!
Lori
Ward
Treasurer
Volunteerism, leadership and commitment to the people around us are so very important. Serving on nonprofit Boards and Advisory Committees is a big part of my life. As a small businessperson and Director for a community bank, I see the economic wheels turning in our area. I am very cognizant of the financial challenges faced by many nonprofit organizations. That is why this nonprofit idea is so exciting to me. Here is the power of a group of women with great minds and compassion coming together to make a real difference for amazing organizations. The WGC is another way for women to step up and support causes near and dear to our hearts, with the collective power of a group. Being a Founding Member of this Board is particularly exciting. We are local women making a difference!
Gloria
Gott
Grant Committee
Chairman
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!
Danielle Titus
Event Chair
A decade after relocating to Twin Falls, the Magic Valley has become my home. I have watched our town grow over the years and continue to be invested in seeing it thrive! I have been involved with several local charitable organizations to give back and support our community’s needs. The WGC provides a unique vehicle empowering local women to have direct input on giving to causes they care about. I am grateful to be part of an amazing group of women making a wider, collective impact!
Our Impact
Gathering and using this collective energy for positive change in our community.
