Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Women’s Fund (VWF) will host its Annual Celebration on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at The Flynn in Burlington. The evening will feature a keynote by author and activist Reshma Saujani, along with a special performance by Vermont-born singer-songwriter Myra Flynn. Lobby doors open at 4:30 p.m. for a pre-show reception, with the program beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The annual event will highlight grantmaking, strategic partnerships, and a new data report on the status of Vermont’s women and girls. Special guests will include VWF grantees and middle and high-school-aged program participants.
“We are thrilled to bring together our grantees, supporters, and advocates working toward change for our communities,” says Emily Bush, director of the Vermont Women’s Fund. “In 2025, we see an unprecedented need, with a 33% increase in grant applications. To meet this movement, we will rely on our long-standing donors and sponsors, as well as new connections at events like these, to fuel our work.”
This year’s celebration will mark the beginning of the Women’s Fund’s fourth decade of service. Jane Lindholm, executive producer and creator of the nationally aired series But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids, will emcee the event and moderate the discussion. Featured speaker Reshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code, Moms First, the new podcast My So-Called Midlife, and author of Brave, Not Perfect and Pay Up. “Ms. Saujani drives systemic changes that we endeavor to see in our state,” explains Bush. “We align in our efforts to close the gender gap and promote economic prosperity for women and girls. Her concepts on teaching girls bravery, not perfection, also resonate with our goal of empowering women to be self-sufficient and to step into meaningful careers and leadership roles.”
Tickets for the event are available exclusively through The Flynn box office. Additional event details are available at: vermontwomensfund.org/news/sept-30-annual-celebration.
The Vermont Women’s Fund is a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation.
This event is made possible thanks to Women’s Fund Champion sponsors Gravel & Shea, Green Mountain Power, commando, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, and the Vermont Community Foundation.
The Vermont Women’s Fund is the first and largest philanthropic resource in the state, founded specifically to advance women and girls in Vermont. Founded in 1994, it is a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation and awards annual grants to nonprofits around the state that serve women and girls with programs that promote economic self-sufficiency, career development, and systems change. Learn more at vermontwomensfund.org.
The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as an enduring source of philanthropic support for Vermont communities. A family of more than 1,000 funds, foundations, and supporting organizations, the Foundation makes it easy for the people who care about Vermont to find and fund the causes they love. The Community Foundation and its partners put nearly $80 million annually to work in Vermont communities and beyond. The heart of its work is closing the opportunity gap—the divide that leaves too many Vermonters struggling to get ahead, no matter how hard they work. The Community Foundation envisions Vermont at its best—where everyone can build a bright, secure future. Visit vermontcf.org or call 802-388-3355 for more information. Give where your heart lives.
9.11.2025. Vermont Women’s Fund
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