We Elevate Women and Girls by Investing in Programs that Educate, Boost Security and Entrepreneurship, and Advocate from a Woman's Perspective.\\Goals\1. Fund, analyze and disseminate research to support The Women's Fund activities\2. Identify critical issues for women in the region and, if feasible, craft solutions to address them\3. Raise money, broker assets (talent and dollars) and leverage capital to its highest potential\4. Invest in issues impacting women and girls\5. Participate in community collaborations to maximize our collective impact\6. Plan for the long term viability of The Women's Fund and its strategic priorities\\Strategic Priorities\\Human Trafficking – Advocate for solutions and heightened awareness of the systemic problems of modern slavery, including rape and abuse of children. Raise money to facilitate the creation and operation of the Southwest Florida Regional Center on Human Trafficking.\\Savings – Provide fiscal literacy training and matched savings accounts to low-moderate income women to purchase assets such as a first home, starting or expanding a small business, and securing education or training.\\Loans – Provide business development training and access to loan capital to women-owned businesses.