NAFE Women’s Foundation

The NAFE Women’s Foundation is a U.S. based global women’s philanthropic organization. NAFE Women’s Foundation supports organizations dedicated to the advancement of women that have demonstrated best practices, innovation, and sustainability.

Each year the NAFE Women’s Foundation will accept grant requests from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations for programs benefiting the advancement of women. Specific criteria for grant awards will be determined by the NAFE Women’s Foundation Board of Advisers.

NAFE Women’s Foundation and Project Purple

Project Purple is a key initiative of NAFE Women’s Foundation. The goal of Project Purple is to graphically “color the world purple” demonstrating universal strength and support for the empowerment and economic advancement of women. By connecting donors and volunteers with organizations and projects that need support, we will provide critical assistance for programs that empower women. Together we will join together the world’s best programs, creative initiatives and strategies to empower women.

NAFE members and friends are encouraged to embrace the Foundation's mission by making contributions and raising funds to support the Foundation’s activities. In addition, the general public, corporations, and individual contributions through monetary donations and support of annual events and campaigns will make it all possible.

The NAFE Women’s Foundation is a U.S. IRS code section 501(c)(3) Non-profit.

Nicole Wild: Executive Director, NAFE Women’s Foundation
Nicole Wild Merl is a dedicated advocate for women’s causes, social entrepreneurship and leadership development for women and girls. She is well-recognized for her vision, creativity, and leadership. Previously she was Executive Director of The Women’s Alliance, a United States-based coalition of 30+ member organizations whose goal is to assist low-income women successfully transition into employment in order to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. Nicole is a lifetime member of the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) and was recently honored with a Vision and Leadership Award from The Women’s Alliance.

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