Gloria Steinem Party Themes

• Add a Gloria Steinem birthday tribute to an on-going event - Do you participate in a book club or belong to an alumnae association, corporate group or neighborhood association? Celebrate Gloria’s birthday party at your next reunion or meeting incorporating a feminist theme and raise funds for the Ms. Foundation!
• Celebrate the “Gloria” in your life! - Is there one person who told you that you didn’t have to follow any path but your own? Honor her (and Gloria) by hosting a party to benefit the Foundation.
• Share your Birthday with Gloria - Consider hosting your next birthday as a benefit. In lieu of gifts, ask your guests to make a gift to the Ms. Foundation for Women and take the Outrageous Acts pledge, “I hereby pledge to be utterly outrageous in the cause of simple justice and commit to _____________________”.

• Mother/Daughter Events - Expose the young women and girls in your life to Gloria and the feminist movement by hosting a tea, brunch or ‘sit-in’ where you can share what Gloria has inspired you to do in your life and why you support the Ms. Foundation. Come up with ways to engage in outrageous acts together!
• Inspire Your Young Feminist - Is your daughter involved with a sports team, local leadership group or other social network? Consider introducing a feminism and philanthropy theme to your next meeting or play date. Play the house party video and learn more about Gloria’s legacy and how Ms. Foundation grantees are making a difference across the country. Think of encouraging donations of $7.50 or .75 cents.
• Pay it Forward - Use your party to mentor young women. Host a networking cocktail party or young leadership breakfast for the next generation, but give it a twist - in addition to making a gift to the Foundation - each guest has to name an outrageous act that she’ll do in honor of Gloria’s birthday.

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