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SUMMARY:Women In Philanthropy: Giving with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:You're already making a difference. What could be possible with a few more tools\, insights\, and support behind your giving?\n\nWomen in Philanthropy: Giving with Purpose is an inclusive\, educational conversation designed to meet you wherever you are in your giving journey. Whether you're contributing alongside others\, supporting causes you care about in smaller ways\, or beginning to think about long-term charitable planning\, this event is for you.\n\nThis is not a fundraising event. It's an opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and explore how to give with greater intention and confidence.\n\nTogether\, we'll explore:\n\n\n	\n	How everyday generosity and collective giving create real impact in our communities\n	\n	\n	Ways to move from reactive giving to more intentional\, values-driven decisions\n	\n	\n	How philanthropy can be part of your broader financial and life goals\n	\n	\n	Simple tools and approaches that make giving easier\, more strategic\, and more meaningful\n	\n	\n	How to think about legacy and long-term impact in an accessible\, empowering way\n	\n\n\nYou'll hear from a panel of local professionals and community leaders who bring a range of perspectives:\n\n\n	\n	Allison Gormier\, President - Institutional Division and Senior Investment Consultant\, Mason Investment Advisory Services   Sharing how thoughtful\, long-term investment and stewardship have helped grow charitable assets in our region to over $115 million while granting more than $107 million back into the community\n	\n	\n	Shannon Ouellette\, Wealth Management Advisor\, Northwestern Mutual   Offering practical guidance on aligning your financial life with your values\, including charitable planning\, tax-smart giving strategies\, choosing the right partners to support your goals\, and leveraging collective giving to amplify impact\n	\n	\n	Erin McBee\, Estate Attorney and Founder of Law Office of Erin McBee  Providing clear\, accessible insight into how charitable giving can be incorporated into your estate plan and long-term vision\n	\n	\n	Leslie Garrison\, CFNCM Trustee & Philanthropist   Sharing a real-world perspective on family philanthropy\, collective giving\, and how to make confident\, informed decisions in your grantmaking\n	\n\n\nNo matter your starting point\, whether you're giving $50 or thinking about your long-term legacy\, you are welcome in this conversation\, and you'll leave with ideas you can put into action right away.\n\nFree Event\n\nThis is a free event\, and we warmly encourage you to invite other women in your circle who share your passion for giving back. Please be sure all attendees register in advance so we can plan appropriately for seating and refreshments.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>You&rsquo\;re already making a difference. What could be possible with a few more tools\, insights\, and support behind your giving?</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Women in Philanthropy: Giving with Purpose</strong> is an inclusive\, educational conversation designed to meet you wherever you are in your giving journey. Whether you&rsquo\;re contributing alongside others\, supporting causes you care about in smaller ways\, or beginning to think about long-term charitable planning\, this event is for you.</p>\n\n<p>This is not a fundraising event. It&rsquo\;s an opportunity to learn\, ask questions\, and explore how to give with greater intention and confidence.</p>\n\n<p>Together\, we&rsquo\;ll explore:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p>How everyday generosity and collective giving create real impact in our communities</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Ways to move from reactive giving to more intentional\, values-driven decisions</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>How philanthropy can be part of your broader financial and life goals</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Simple tools and approaches that make giving easier\, more strategic\, and more meaningful</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>How to think about legacy and long-term impact in an accessible\, empowering way</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>You&rsquo\;ll hear from a panel of local professionals and community leaders who bring a range of perspectives:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Allison Gormier\, <em>President - Institutional Division and Senior Investment Consultant\, Mason Investment Advisory Services</em>&nbsp\;</strong>&ndash\; Sharing how thoughtful\, long-term investment and stewardship have helped grow charitable assets in our region to over $115 million&mdash\;while granting more than $107 million back into the community</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Shannon Ouellette\, <em>Wealth Management Advisor\,&nbsp\;Northwestern Mutual</em></strong> &ndash\; Offering practical guidance on aligning your financial life with your values\, including charitable planning\, tax-smart giving strategies\, choosing the right partners to support your goals\, and leveraging collective giving to amplify impact</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Erin McBee\,&nbsp\;</strong><strong><em>Estate Attorney and Founder of Law Office of Erin McBee</em></strong>&ndash\; Providing clear\, accessible insight into how charitable giving can be incorporated into your estate plan and long-term vision</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Leslie Garrison\, <em>CFNCM Trustee &amp\; Philanthropist</em></strong><em>&nbsp\;</em>&ndash\; Sharing a real-world perspective on family philanthropy\, collective giving\, and how to make confident\, informed decisions in your grantmaking</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>No matter your starting point\, whether you&rsquo\;re giving $50 or thinking about your long-term legacy\,&nbsp\;you are welcome in this conversation\, and you&rsquo\;ll leave with ideas you can put into action right away.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Free Event</strong><br />\nThis is a free event\, and we warmly encourage you to invite other women in your circle who share your passion for giving back. Please be sure all attendees register in advance so we can plan appropriately for seating and refreshments.</p>\n
LOCATION:Oak Hill Country Club 840 Oak Hill Rd Fitchburg MA 01420
UID:e.2083.23861
SEQUENCE:3
DTSTAMP:20260515T150846Z
URL:http://business.worcesterchamber.org/events/details/women-in-philanthropy-giving-with-purpose-23861
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