2026 Women In Focus Giving and Sponsor Opportunities

40th Annual Women In Focus Dream Scholarship Ball, January 17, 2026


Women In Focus Giving Opportunities

2026 Scholarship Donor:


    • Donate $2500 to fully fund a one-year 2026 WIF college scholarship for a Dane County student. Alternatively, you may donate $5,000 to fund a two-year scholarship or $10,000 to fund a four-year scholarship for that scholar. Your scholarship can be awarded in memory of a loved one, or you may specify the scholar’s field of study.


2026 Scholarship Donors will be acknowledged in the Dream Ball Program and on the WIF website. Scholarship Donors and their guests are invited to attend our 2026 Scholarship Award Reception and Thank You Luncheon. Scholarship donations are fully tax-deductible!


2026 Sponsor of the 40th Anniversary Dream Ball

  • Be our exclusive Presenting Sponsor @ $10,000
  • Dream Ball Sponsorship amounts are $5,000, $3000, $2000, $1000, or $500.
  • Your support helps cover Dream Ball expenses and adds to our 2026 WIF Scholarship Fund!

  • Your sponsorship includes Ball tickets and publicity.



2026 Dream Ball Sponsors will be acknowledged at the Dream Ball Program and on the WIF website. Sponsors are invited to attend our 2026 Scholarship Award Reception and Thank You Luncheon. Sponsorships are partially tax-deductible and greatly appreciated!    

***** Special Perk for 2026 Sponsors *****

“Honoring WIF History” Thank You Luncheon, May 2026

    • Each sponsor and major donor will receive two (2) complimentary tickets
    • Sponsors and donors in attendance will be acknowledged from the podium
    • Special awards to our long-term supporters!
    • Special WIF swag to all attendees
    • Exclusive showing of WIF video by Big Dreamers Unlimited

Support WIF scholarships by donating any amount of your choice. Your donation will go directly to the WIF Scholarship Fund. Donations to the WIF Scholarship Fund are fully tax-deductible—please consult your tax advisor.

Women in Focus, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) organization whose mission is to support the education of students of color in our community. Since 1986 we have given 481 scholarships for a cumulative value of over $921,000. 



Please contact Sally Hestad, WIF Scholarship Fundraising Chair  sallyhestad@gmail.com to learn more!


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!