The Value of Sustainable Giving

Hey there, PowHERful Foundation supporters! 🌟

We hope you’re doing well and staying safe. We wanted to take a moment to chat with you about something we’re seeing a lot of in the nonprofit world — something that affects not just organizations but the people who care about them: sustainable giving. It’s an important topic, and we thought it would be good to share it with you.

Lately, there’s been a big shift in how nonprofits raise money. Many are starting to lean more and more on just a few major donors instead of relying on a wide base of supporters like you. While we understand the appeal of securing big donations quickly, this shift creates some real challenges. Nonprofits can end up feeling the pressure to perform miracles — without always having the resources or time to build lasting, meaningful relationships with supporters.

Why should this matter to you? When an organization becomes too dependent on just a handful of big donations, it can lead to a lot of instability. Maybe you’ve noticed this elsewhere already — you’re hearing from people with whom you’re not familiar, or you’re getting a sense that an organization is constantly playing catch-up instead of moving forward with a solid plan. This doesn’t just affect the organizations; it can impact donors like you, too. We all want to feel connected and appreciated, right?

Here’s where you come in! 💡

Having a strong and engaged community of supporters is key to any nonprofit’s long-term success. And that includes every donation, no matter how big or small. Every little bit helps keep PowHERful Foundation strong and sustainable. Even a modest, regular gift has a huge impact — it helps ensure that our scholars receive not just the financial support they need but also the sense of confidence and security that allows them to excel. Your support allows them to focus on their studies, build leadership skills, and unlock opportunities that help them succeed in school and life.

We’ve seen firsthand just how important this is. Take, for example, one of PowHERful’s scholars who was struggling with an unhealthy lifestyle. She had such a busy schedule that she could not take the time to sit down for balanced meals — in fact, she sometimes even forgot to eat. And with her tight budget, to save both time and money, she found herself reaching for readily available snacks and unhealthful, high-processed foods. 

When she told PowHERful how the stress of managing her finances and coursework was taking a toll on her health and well-being, we stepped in. Thanks to your support, we could provide her with food assistance that made a real difference. Now, she tells us that being able to afford good-quality food has motivated her to be more mindful of what she eats, and that setting aside the time to sit down and enjoy good meals has made a real difference. She says she feels better physically and can focus more effectively on her studies. This relatively small lifestyle change has lifted both her spirits and her performance in her classes — and she’s deeply grateful that she wasn’t left alone to spiral down, that she didn’t need to feel shamed or embarrassed in coming to PowHERful to ask for the help she needed to get back on track. 

After receiving our support, this scholar sent us the most heartwarming note to share how much of a difference it’s made in her day-to-day life. Her anxiety decreased and her grades have improved. In turning to us and getting the assistance she needed, she regained the confidence to push forward.

Thanks to you, our scholars can stay in school, graduate, and thrive in their careers. Your ongoing support enables us to offer wraparound services that reduce stress and create an environment where students can truly focus on their education.

At PowHERful Foundation, we’re proud to build a more inclusive and supportive college experience, especially for minority, immigrant, and low-income women. We can’t do this without you — your generosity helps us provide mentorship, resources, and opportunities that set these women up for success in school and life beyond graduation.

As a donor, you’re making a real difference — shaping the future of these incredible women and the communities we serve. Your contributions help create a sustainable, lasting impact — not just today, but for years to come.

We want you to know that even a tiny gift makes a difference. To contribute to the positive changes you’ve already helped put into motion, why not make the simple, kind gesture of treating our scholars to a cup of coffee? We can assure you that it will have an immediate, personal impact!

🍵  Every “tip” you give helps fund food assistance for our students, giving them a little extra support to focus on what matters most — their education.

Thank you for being such a crucial part of the PowHERful Foundation community. We appreciate you more than you know!