Wow. We did it. In just a little over a month, we received enough contributions to fund women's leadership initiatives at the Online News Association — for a full decade. Thank you to everyone who has generously given to this foundation to help honor Tiffany’s legacy!
I am incredibly moved each time I hear from someone who knew her, loved her and was touched by her in some way. We are also very grateful for donations from individuals who never met Tiffany but have donated based on what they have learned about her. These donations are obviously special in their own way and extremely meaningful.
So, we will pause to celebrate this week. But, of course, we are not done. We are only just really getting started. This foundation carries Tiffany’s name and we take that very seriously which means we will keep seeking ways to be more impactful.
In the coming months, we are going to be reporting back on this collaboration with ONA. We'll also be sharing some very special stories about Tiffany’s influence and legacy. And we'd also love to hear from all of you: What else should the foundation be doing? Drop us a line at info@tiffanyshack.org if you have ideas or want to volunteer to brainstorm.
Thanks again for the overwhelming support and generosity. We will keep Tiffany's dynamic spirit alive through this foundation.
- Aaron Castelo, January 2022
After just one week, The Tiffany Shackelford Foundation reached its first fundraising goal of $10,000. Because of you. We’re grateful to all who gave so generously — and did it so quickly.
Tiffany must be smiling. And toasting. Always toasting.
This first goal was important because it has allowed this foundation to fund four years of support for women’s initiatives at the Online News Association at $2,500 annually in Tiffany’s name. You made that dream a reality.
Now, we wondered, what else would Tiffany do?
The answer: Go bigger. Always go bigger.
Today, we’re increasing the goal to $25,000.
With your help, we can carry on Tiffany’s legacy for 10 years with ONA. That translates into a decade of supporting programs for women leaders at an outstanding organization Tiffany believed in and was dedicated to during her life.
What a powerful combination. Empowering women in leadership and doing it in a way Tiffany would appreciate because it’s lasting.
Tiffany died from Covid-19 complications on Dec. 27, 2020. This foundation has one big vision: Make sure Tiffany’s bold, creative, nurturing spirit continues.
Let’s keep making a difference.
Just like Tiffany did during her life.