June 06, 2023 Violence Against Abortion Clinics Is on the Rise in Sanctuary States. Will Funders Meet the Need? June 06, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe The National Abortion Federation has reported an increase in attacks on clinics and their patients, another barrier for people who already need to travel to access care. NAF is looking to channel more funds toward security.Read More
June 06, 2023 Nine Questions for Gloria Perez, CEO and President of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota June 06, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, and Perez is entering her fourth year at the helm. We spoke about her personal and career journey, and where the foundation is headed next. Read More
June 06, 2023 New Resources to Help Fundraisers Connect With Women Donors June 06, 2023/ Holly Hall Research shows women are more likely to give than men, but fundraising efforts do not always speak to women donors. A new set of resources offers advice for more inclusive outreach. Read More
May 31, 2023 Seven Questions for Women’s Foundation of Colorado President and CEO Lauren Casteel May 31, 2023/ Mike Scutari One of philanthropy’s most committed advocates for inclusivity and diversity, Lauren Casteel has led the Women’s Foundation of Colorado since 2015. We discuss her career trajectory, why funders should take risks, and more.Read More
May 23, 2023 Here's One Easy Way Funders Can Make a Huge Difference in the Lives of Women and Girls May 23, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe It’s Period Poverty Awareness Week, which shines a light on the number of people who can’t afford period supplies or lack education on menstruation. Funding on the topic is scarce, and foundation support would go a long way.Read More
April 27, 2023 The Radically Democratic Philanthropy of the FRIDA Young Feminist Fund April 27, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe Founded in 2008, FRIDA is a collaborative of young feminists, funding young feminists around the world. It’s also been an early adopter of participatory grantmaking and other power-shifting grantmaking practices. Read More
April 19, 2023 Who’s Providing Funding for Women and Girls’ Mental Health? April 19, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen Philanthropic funding specifically addressing women and girls’ mental health remains vanishingly small. Some funders have been paying attention, though, and the organization Mindful Philanthropy wants to grow their ranks.Read More
April 11, 2023 Inside This Abortion Care Backer’s Move to an “Anti-Colonialist” Decision-Making Model April 11, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe As it seeks to expand abortion and contraception access, Ipas is making major changes to its organizational model, in part to bolster a global abortion ecosystem it sees as limited by top-down funding.Read More
March 28, 2023 Eight Questions for Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of Ms. Foundation March 28, 2023/ Martha Ramirez The first national foundation dedicated to building women's power to advance equity and justice is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. We spoke with the head of the funder about its evolution and her hopes for the future. Read More
March 20, 2023 The Collective Future Fund Is Expanding Its Long-Term Work to End Gender-Based Violence March 20, 2023/ Martha Ramirez Launched alongside the #MeToo movement, the pooled fund provided rapid-response grants as gender-based violence surged during COVID. Now, it’s pivoting to multiyear support.Read More
March 17, 2023 Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor Klein on Philanthropy’s Responsibility to Diversify Tech March 17, 2023/ Paul Karon In the 1980s, Mitch Kapor's Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet app helped make personal computers indispensable. Now, Mitch and Freada Kapor Klein are on a mission to prove that a fairer tech sector can also be a more successful one.Read More
March 08, 2023 Philanthropy Is Dropping the Ball on Gender Justice. Here’s What Needs to Change March 08, 2023/ Jeehae Fischer, Kavita Mehra, Margarita Guzman, R. Nancy Albilal, Yasmeen Hamza and Zeinab Eyega, Guest Contributors Despite increased talk during Women’s History Month, philanthropy still has a long way to go on funding gender justice, particularly around gender-based violence. This guest article discusses what needs to be done.Read More
February 28, 2023 Six Questions for Joy Chia, Executive Director at Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice February 28, 2023/ Michelle Dominguez In 2021, this foundation working to advance LGBTQI human rights globally welcomed Joy Chia as executive director. We spoke with Chia about how she’s adjusted to the job, how to fund at the intersection of multiple issues, and more.Read More
February 27, 2023 For This Funder Collaborative, the Road Back to Abortion Access Leads Through the States February 27, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen The Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity was working at the state level long before the end of Roe v. Wade. Today, it’s more convinced than ever that the states are where the fight over abortion will be won or lost.Read More
February 21, 2023 For These Faith Groups, Funding Abortion Access and Advocacy Is a Matter of Religious Freedom February 21, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe The views of the anti-abortion religious right do not represent those of the majority of U.S. believers. Following the fall of Roe, these pro-choice faith groups have been stepping up their efforts to fund abortion care.Read More
January 31, 2023 With Big Backing From MacKenzie Scott and More, Co-Impact Targets Global Gender Inequality January 31, 2023/ Liz Longley Co-Impact seeks to improve health, education and economic outcomes for women across the Global South by tackling underlying forces at play. Here’s why the philanthropic collaborative has been a big draw for funders.Read More
January 30, 2023 “Funded to Win.” These 11 Funders — and Counting — Are Stepping Up for Black Feminist Movements January 30, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen In an open letter to philanthropy, 11 major funders have called on their peers to support Black feminist movements in the U.S. and abroad. Leaders from the Black Feminist Fund say this work is crucial to a safer and more just world.Read More
January 25, 2023 Women Are Underrepresented in Legislatures. This Fund Seeks Gender Parity — and Better Governance January 25, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe Women still hold a disproportionately low number of seats in state legislatures — shockingly low in some states. The Ascend Fund is building up the pipeline of women running for office, starting in a few key locations.Read More
January 23, 2023 "Demystifying Philanthropy." Seven Questions for Tyeshia Wilson, Black Giving Circle Expert January 23, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Tyeshia Wilson is director of engagement at Philanthropy Together and chairs the Black women-focused giving circle HERitage Giving Fund. We heard from her about how she got into philanthropy, giving circles’ advantages, and more.Read More
January 20, 2023 The 50th Anniversary Party That Wasn’t January 20, 2023/ Elizabeth Barajas-Román, Guest Contributor As we mark what should have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the fight for reproductive justice continues. Guest author Elizabeth Barajas-Román explains why women’s funds are so crucial right now.Read More