Planned Giving

Ignite Their Future, Invest in our Vision: Create Extraordinary Opportunities for Women and Girls

The Founders of Chester County Fund for Women and Girls talked around kitchen and coffee tables, while walking with strollers, and on the phone after their jobs and daily responsibilities were behind them. Their focus was clear – how to help women and girls and their families in Chester County. The end result was Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, now known as The Fund for Women and Girls, a local non-profit committed to igniting change in Chester County.

Join Our ‘Visionary Leaders at the Table’ Legacy Circle

The Legacy Circle honors those who share our vision that women and girls deserve and will have equality and security, making our communities stronger for everyone. Join other members of our Legacy Circle who have made provision for The Fund in their estate plans and receive exclusive recognition for their legacy commitment.

  • Ensure financial sustainability into the future
  • Give back to the community in which you have achieved success
  • Inspire others to become more involved in our community by making your charitable intentions known

For more information, please contact Dana Wiley, Development Director of The Fund, at 484-356-0940 or by email at dwiley@thefundcc.org. 

Download our Planned Giving Brochure Download the Reply Form Complete the Online Reply Form

The Fund's Founding Members, front row, left to right: Mary Ann Wagner, Karen Gowen, Wiggie Featherman, Barbara Jordan, Heidi McPherson, Madeleine Wing Adler, Leslie Richards-Yellin. Back row: Sarah Peck, Ione Strauss, Pam Bryer, Anne Hannum, Sandra Sarojak Shivers, Kathleen Witsil, Cynthia Vickers Wilson, Sally Graham, Barbara Huston. Not pictured: Adele Corbett, Carol Ware, Jane MacElree, Mary Ann Rossi.

A Brother's Generosity Makes a Lasting Difference

Mr. Russell Duane II, a devoted family man and resident of Chester County, was a dedicated, longtime supporter of The Fund. In 2015, he spoke with staff and board leadership at The Fund about establishing the Bonnie Iselin Endowment Fund in memory of his sister, Margaretta (Bonnie) Iselin, who was a strong advocate for women’s rights. A few years later, The Fund was notified that he had also planned a generous portion of his estate to be gifted to The Fund. 

“Mr. Duane wanted to foster change and knew he could trust The Fund to do so for future generations.”