SWE Philadelphia Outreach Support Guidelines
The SWE Philadelphia Section is committed to the women and engineering communities we serve and is pleased to contribute to worthy causes in those communities. The Section will make charitable donations to organizations seeking funding for local student outreach programs and activities that align with the mission and objectives of the Society of Women Engineers. These include:
- Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders
- Expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life
- Demonstrate the value of diversity
- Inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them.
- Your organization must be a 501(c)3 status non-profit organization and able to provide a 501(c)3 tax identification number.
- The program for which you are seeking funding must promote girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
- Description of the program or event (purpose, goals, date and location, target audience, etc. as applicable)
- Indicate how the program relates to or aligns with the mission and objectives of SWE as stated above
- A brief summary of your overall program budget
- State the donation amount ($100 - $300) that you are seeking from SWE Philadelphia and indicate how the funds would be utilized to support your program
- Contact information, including a physical mailing address for check to be mailed if approved
- Your 501(c)3 tax identification number
