June 2025 Newsletter
June 30, 2025
2025 HOW Retreat Reflections: Inspiration for All of Us
Whether you joined us in person or followed along from afar, the spirit of this year’s HOW Retreat is one we hope will ripple far beyond the weekend. Held in the scenic Delaware River Valley, the retreat brought together women from across Quorum to reflect, reconnect, and reignite their leadership journeys.
For those who were there, we hope you’re still feeling the spark. And for those who weren’t, we want to share some of the weekend’s inspiration and offer ways for you to carry that energy into your own life and leadership.
As one attendee said, “You’ve created a great opportunity for women to learn, laugh, and connect.” Another shared, “I’m still basking in the bliss of a wonderful weekend.”
Retreat Highlights Included: (continue reading)
Understanding Donor Advised Funds
Understanding Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Give Back
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a powerful tool for philanthropic giving. Think of it as a charitable investment account that allows you to:
- Make tax-deductible charitable contributions
- Recommend grants to nonprofits and social enterprises over time
- Invest your assets so they can grow tax-free, increasing the impact of your giving
In short, DAFs make it easier to give strategically, allowing you to support the causes you care about—now and in the future—while integrating giving into your broader financial planning.
During our recent Quorum Invests session, we explored how DAFs work, who benefits from them, and how they can be part of a values-aligned investment strategy.
Want to be part of this journey of financial empowerment?
There’s still time to join Quorum Invests, our gender-smart investment club exclusively for Quorum Initiative members. For $300, a twelve-month membership gives you access to expert-led sessions and a supportive community where you can take your first—or next—steps in investing with a gender lens.
Use this link to join today and start aligning your investments with your values.
Chapter Events
St. Joseph Chapter Represented at YWCA St. Joseph’s 2025 Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon
Quorum’s St. Joseph Chapter was honored to participate in the YWCA St. Joseph’s 2025 Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon, hosting 11 young leaders from Madam President Camp and their dedicated teachers. With over 1,000 in attendance, the luncheon featured Quorum member and 2024 Kansas City Woman of Impact Award recipient Mary Messner as the keynote speaker.
Madam President Camp is the chapter’s signature Collective Action Initiative—a weeklong leadership program designed to empower and inspire the next generation of community changemakers.
Pictured: Chapter co-founder Karen Foley with one of the remarkable campers.
Congratulations to Quorum member!
Amy Ho on her new position as Managing Director – Business Support Executive (Global Markets Client Experience) at Bank of America
Welcome our new members!
- Lindsay Hummer, President of Philanthropy, Mosaic Life Care
- Traci Magee, St. Joseph Chapter
- Hannah Maton, Senior Manager, Brand Governance UK, PwC
