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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three out of five abortions in the U.S. are provided by independent healthcare clinics that receive far less support than major national organizations. The Abortion Care Network is helping them cover costs in a dangerous time.
Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez recently announced their plans to give away most of the Amazon founder’s fortune. What do we know about Sanchez, and how might her interests shape the couple’s future philanthropy?
Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates and Amal Clooney joined forces this fall to take on child marriage, a human rights violation that affects an estimated 23 girls a minute. Here’s what each philanthropist is bringing to the table.
The wedding industry has a $160 billion market value, and it continues to grow. With organizational support from some big funders, VOW for Girls is channeling a slice of those profits toward ending child marriage.
Healing the trauma caused by gender-based violence requires a long-term commitment and a culturally rooted approach. In this guest opinion, authors outline a new partnership they hope can serve as a model.
Updated data from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute paints a depressing picture: Even as current events influence where money’s flowing, organizations serving women and girls are still prioritized far less than other causes.
Another update from America’s most exciting mega-donor shows an ever-evolving set of focus areas, which now include charter schools and lots of global giving. One question we still have: How does it all fit together?
Since June, one concern has been that an initial spike in giving to protect abortion access would fall away. However, the National Network of Abortion Funds still reports solid engagement from donors large and small.
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, efforts to protect reproductive freedom are largely turning to the states. In this guest opinion, authors make the case for funding organizing around ballot measures and state courts.
Entrepreneurship among women is on the rise globally, but lack of digital financial tools is holding many of them back. Some heavy hitters are rallying around an effort to bring about greater digital financial equity.