Advisory Board member Carol Ritchie, Wichita, chats during the September gathering of WP4KU.
The mission of WP4KU is to encourage women to support the University of Kansas through their philanthropy and leadership, and to explore ways to address the interests of women donors through KU Endowment.
WP4KU was formed in 2004 to highlight the importance of female donors to KU. It has an advisory board composed of approximately 30 women of diverse ages, backgrounds, interests and geographic locations. The board is charged with increasing the involvement and investment of women in KU.
We sponsor events designed to help women renew their connections with KU. These are not fundraising events; some highlight new initiatives and facilities at the university, while others feature well-known speakers. A steering committee of KU Endowment staff members helps plan these events and provides assistance to the advisory board.
There are many ways to support KU, even if you don’t possess great wealth.
We are looking for dynamic women who are interested in giving their time and talent to help the university. Perhaps this kind of involvement would interest you. Or perhaps you are simply interested in seeing what is new on campus and in reconnecting with the university. Either way, please contact us if you are interested in attending our events or learning more about Women Philanthropists for KU.