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February 4, 2012

Foundation

Who We Are And What We Do

New York Women in Communications Foundation, the philanthropic arm of New York Women in Communications, Inc., cultivates leaders in our field by providing financial support, opportunities for professional development and mentoring, and entrée to a diverse community of communications professionals. We are the largest foundation for women’s communications scholarships in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut-Pennsylvania region.

NYWICI began giving a small number of scholarships in the mid-1980s. As tuition costs rose and companies reduced on-the-job training, members of the NYWICI board realized they could fill an important role by providing tuition support and educational programs for young women planning to pursue a career in a communications field. Those who were executives in communications firms or departments also recognized that recruiting and retaining the best talent is crucial and that the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of prospective employees would benefit their companies. Read more...

 

2011 Matrix Awards — Scholarships
 

In 2011, the New York Women in Communications Foundation awarded 18 scholarships at the annual Matrix Awards, held at the Waldorf=Astoria on Monday, April 11. In addition to the Matrix Awards luncheon, the Foundation sponsored an online auction via CharityBuzz.com. The results exceeded last year's total by almost 60%. Click here to learn more about the Matrix Awards. 

 

Student Communications Career Conference

Each fall, the New York Women in Communications Foundation holds a day-long conference, featuring over 40 communications professionals speaking on 10 different topics. Over 300 students attend to get career tips on communication fields ranging from entrepreneurship to marketing to broadcasting. At the conference, keynote speakers give inspirational career advice. Our next conference will take place in November 2012.  Click here to learn more.

 

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    Mentoring Made Easy

    The NYWICI Mentoring Program is designed to provide information, encouragement and support in this initial stage to our student and young professional members. If the program proves successful, it will be extended to accommodate the full NYWICI membership community. Learn more.

    NYWICI Foundation Empowerment Grant

     

    The newly created Member Empowerment Grant will provide financial grants to long-standing NYWICI members who are seeking professional development, whether that constitutes updating their skills, exploring new paths in the industry, or going into business for themselves. These grants can be used for things like continuing education, attendance at industry conferences, skills training, etc. – opportunities that will help our members empower themselves and advance their careers.

    Individuals who have been members of New York Women in Communications for at least three consecutive years are eligible to apply.  Grants will be paid to an institution (conference organizer, school, program, career coach, etc.) and will not be given to recipients directly. Winners must be present at the Annual Meeting (Spring 2012) to receive award. Recipients will be required to use the grant within one year of receiving it. At that time, each winner will be asked to submit a piece of writing (blog post, newsletter article, etc.) on how she used the grant; this will serve as a way that the winner can “share her learning” and enrich/empower other NYWICI members as well. Individuals cannot be awarded a grant more than two times.

    Click here to start the application process. Good luck!

     

    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

    Please follow these instructions carefully. We reserve the right to reject any application that is not submitted in the proper form. Your application must include the following documents:

     

    1. Online application form.

     

    2. A résumé of no more than two pages

     

    3. Essay of up to 300 words, double spaced in 12-point type with your name at the top of each page. See application form for essay question.

     

    4. One letter of recommendation -- a signed original, preferably on official letterhead, with the writer’s contact information -- from a New York Women in Communications member.

     

    5. The names of two  additional New York Women in Communications members who will serve as references.

     

    Do not include unrequested materials (e.g., press clippings, writing samples, photos, extra letters of recommendation).

     

    If your letter of recommendation is sent separately from your application, please ask your recommender to write your name on the outside of the envelope so that it can easily be matched with your application.

     

    Note: Only 100% complete application packages that meet all requirements, qualifications, and deadlines will be considered. No part of your application will be returned. We cannot acknowledge receipt of your application unless you include a postage-paid reply card.

     

    All application materials must be submitted online or postmarked by Friday, March 2, 2012.

     

    Send letters of recommendation to:

     

    NYWICI Foundation 2012 Empowerment Grant Program

    355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor

    New York NY 10017-6603

     

    Go to the online application >>

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    About the NYWICI Foundation

    New York Women in Communications Foundation, the philanthropic arm of New York Women in Communications, Inc., cultivates leaders in our field by providing financial support, opportunities for professional development and mentoring, and entrée to a diverse community of communications professionals. Learn more.

     

    Donate to the Gratitude Fund. Giving to a foundation that supports students in communications is a powerful way to say thank you to your own mentors and supporters.