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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 1d

Scholarship judges aren’t mind readers—but they are pattern seekers.
This week’s #ScholarshipSunday blog post from Woman of Wonder breaks down what judges are really looking for and what makes them say “yes!” (Judge looks kinda old, though, no slang, please)
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What Scholarship Judges Look For | Insider Tips for Women — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Scholarship judges reveal what separates winning applications from rejections. Learn the 3-stage review process and how to make your application stand out.

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 2d

Got a business idea? Let’s kick the tires.
Before you go full throttle, make sure your idea has traction.
Woman of Wonder’s new blog post helps women in Southwest Washington test their business ideas before they invest time and money. #womenentrepreneurs
🔗 www.womanofwonder.org/blog/validat...

Validate Your Business Idea | SW Washington Entrepreneurs — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Test your business idea before investing. Free Business Model Canvas, market research tools, and validation strategies for Vancouver & Longview women.

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 3d

Trump must now fund SNAP benefits. it's not that we MUST fund education, but we do. Woman of Wonder scholarships for SW WASH women push to solid economic footing . . . so you can buy your own ramen. www.womanofwonder.org/scholarships #educationmatters #scholarships

Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 6d

Love this story. We actually do provide college scholarships #WomanofWonder #liveyourdream

NPR @npr.org · 21d

Midway through her first semester of college, Silvana Clark realized she didn't have enough money to finish the year. Then, her drama professor stepped in. n.pr/3ITdJs3

She was about to drop out of college, but then her professor stepped in

Midway through her first semester of college, Silvana Clark realized she didn't have enough money to finish the year. Then, her drama professor stepped in.

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 6d

Two Minute Tuesdays: Your weekly dose of inspiration, condensed. No fluff, no overwhelm—just quick summaries of our best articles. Perfect for your morning scroll, or afternoon stroll.
This week's reads → www.WomanofWonder.org/summaries
#TwoMinuteTuesdays #WomanOfWonder

Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 6d

Found $10 in your coat pocket? That tiny joy × 5 Tuesdays = $50 to change a woman's life through education.
Ten Dollar Tuesdays starts NOW. Five weeks. Five tens. One scholarship.
No fancy math. Just coffee $ becoming college $.
www.womanofwonder.org/blog/ten-dol... #GivingTuesday #TenDollarTuesday

The $10 Tuesday giving challenge for Southwest Washington women's scholarships — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Start the Ten Dollar Tuesday challenge! Save $10 each Tuesday for 5 weeks and you'll donate $50 by #GivingTuesday on Dec 2. Woman of Wonder scholarships create critical thinkers who build vibrant comm...

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 7d

We agree. #womanofwonder

CarolDoane @caroldoane.bsky.social · 7d

You need to vote. It's our superpower #vote www.womanofwonder.org/blog/why-you...

Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 7d

Starting a business with nothing but hope and optimism? Been there. Here's FREE business resources. StartUp Washington offers courses, workshops, financial training & more. www.womanofwonder.org/blog/2025/9/... #SmallBusinessResources #WashingtonState #SmallBusinessResources #WomeninBusiness

Business resources for entrepreneurs — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Washington’s entrepreneurial spirit is thriving, and Woman of Wonder is helping lead the charge by connecting entrepreneurs and small business owners—especially women—with state tools, workshops, and ...

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 8d

What school do bunnies go to to learn that nose wiggle?

daily bunnies 🐇✨ @dailybunnies.bsky.social · 12d

Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 8d

Woman of Wonder college scholarships create critical thinkers who build vibrant communities. Start the $10 Tuesday challenge! Save $10 each Tuesday and donate during #GivingTuesday. Your laundry money changes lives. www.wagives.org/organization... #scholarships, #scholarshipsforwomen, #donate

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OPB @opb.org · 10d

Lewis & Clark College is joining a short list of higher education institutions in the U.S. that have chosen to move endowment investments away from companies that manufacture weapons.

Lewis & Clark trustees adopt weapons-free investment policy

After a nearly 18-month student-led effort, trustees at the private college in Portland have agreed to implement a proposal that seeks to divest the institution from weapons manufacturers.

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 10d

“Women voters face barriers, including overburdened responsibilities. Yet, their participation is critical to democracy and policy affecting gender equality.”
— Carol Doane, founder of Woman of Wonder www.womanofwonder.org/blog/why-you...
Fill out your ballot.

Drop it off.

Change our world. #vote

Why your vote matters more than your to-do list — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Academic research shows women voters face distinct barriers including time constraints from household duties, yet their turnout since 1984 exceeds men's. States restricting abortion access often limit...

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 10d

Authoritarian regimes target education because it fosters critical thinking, empathy, democratic values, traits that threaten control. What better reason to donate NOW toward college scholarships? (We're open to ideas & support) #criticalthinking #scholarships www.womanofwonder.org/blog/2025/9/...

How our scholarship applicants shape our community — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Woman of Wonder’s scholarship applicants aren’t just students—they’re changemakers. From tutoring and mentoring to organizing events, aiding clinics, and advocating for equity, their volunteer work st...

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 10d

We were thinking the same thing. The good news is that women still have a voice, we can vote, we can educate ourselves, we can be there for our neighbors. #dogood #womenseducation #crticalthinkingskills

Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 10d

It's not lost on me that the part of the White House we are destroying is the part that has to do with women's history in the White House.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 10d

NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.

(📸 Getty Images)

Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 10d

Two Sisters. One Answer. "We want to empower women to say, 'Domestic violence stops now for me and my children.' While college education is not a guarantee, it can increase opportunity for a safe and nurturing future." #CharityTakeoverDay #collegescholarships www.womanofwonder.org/blog/2023/4/...

Introducing The Sisters Fund — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Two sisters, survivors of domestic violence, created a scholarship fund to help women rebuild their lives through education. Woman of Wonder shares their story and invites others to support or apply f...

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 11d

Ready to write your comeback story? Woman of Wonder Scholarships are coming. Qualifications: single mom, raised by a single parent or on your own & busting your butt to make it happen. Start your application plan NOW. You want to be part of this journey #Scholarships
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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 11d

Federal judge blocks restrictions on domestic violence grants.
A recent ruling prevents the Trump administration from restricting federal grants for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, LGBTQ+ youth, & people experiencing homelessness apnews.com/article/viol... #federalgrants #politics

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence or provide access to abortion resources.

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 12d

Govt shutdown disproportionately impacts women. Domestic violence victims not receiving support, WIC and Medicaid jeopardized, women federal workers furloughed. Who's taking care of American families? Men in Government? Nope www.politico.com/newsletters/... #WomenAndWIC #ShutdownImpact #ProtectSNAP

What the government shutdown means for women

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 12d

Woman of Wonder’s scholarship form was disabled on state's website for being women-focused. The nonprofit refused to remove this distinction, reaffirming its mission to support women’s education. Read more:
www.womanofwonder.org/blog/2025/2/...
#ScholarshipStories #EducationMatters #FinancialAid

"Your scholarship has been disabled" — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Woman of Wonder’s scholarship was disabled by WashBoard.org for being women-focused. The nonprofit refused to remove this distinction, reaffirming its mission to support women’s education, especiall...

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 13d

Two Minute Tuesday is here! Busy? You have time for this. In just two minutes, you can catch the highlights from our latest blog posts and be inspired. Quick reads. Big impact. Explore the summaries now: www.womanofwonder.org/summaries

#TwoMinuteTuesday #WomanOfWonder #QuickReads #CommunityImpact

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 13d

She turned a $200 barrier into a 501(c)(3). As a single mom, she saw college as a way to secure her daughter’s future. Now, her nonprofit helps women overcome financial hurdles to attend college. Every gift empowers a woman to say, “I am Woman Wonder.”
www.womanofwonder.org/blog/2025/9/...

Opening doors to higher education — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

Carol Doane shares how a $200 barrier inspired the founding of Woman of Wonder. As a single mom, she saw college as “mom insurance”—a way to secure her daughter’s future. The nonprofit now helps women...

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 14d

In June 2018, outrage over family separation sparked national protest. In Southwest Washington, it sparked @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social.
We chose action.
We chose moms.
Education is our superpower!
www.womanofwonder.org/blog/2025/8/...

June 18: A day of protest, policy, and beginnings — Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

June 18, 2018 marked a turning point in U.S. history, as outrage over the Trump administration’s family separation policy gripped the nation. While leaders in Washington D.C. demanded accountability, ...

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Woman of Wonder @womanofwonder501c3.bsky.social · 14d

Hello, World. It's a blue sky day, today!

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