WEEKLY NEWS  //  AUGUST 18, 2023

Dear Colleagues,

Like many of you, we’re ending this week with a heavy heart. We continue to mourn the devastating loss in Maui, increasing reports of gender-based violence in Sudan, and the advancement of anti-gender legislation and a decision from the U.S. Fifth Circuit in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, which could further reduce access to safe abortion.

Attacking the independent, apolitical judgment of medical experts is a prevalent tactic used by those intent on delegitimizing facts to make it easier to restrict the rights and autonomy of target populations like women, girls, and transgender people.

I’m thankful that U.S. President Biden and Vice President Harris remain firmly committed to defending reproductive health care, and that they’ve asked the Department of Justice to pursue a Supreme Court review of the Fifth Circuit’s contrary decision.

I’m also thankful for you. I’m looking forward to being in community with you soon in Washington, D.C. for Feminist Funded ‘23. In addition to the conference, we’ll make history as we convene for the first-ever Feminist Philanthropy on the Hill Day – when we unite global feminists of all ages willing to leverage the power of their voice, as well as their resources, for gender equity and justice. Together, we’ll help establish our coalition as a power base that is able not only to push back – but also to rise.  

Thank you for being part of this important work.

In solidarity,

Elizabeth

FEMINIST FUNDED '23: RISING - MAIN STAGE SOLD OUT

Feminist Funded ’23 is SOLD OUT for main stage tickets on Sept. 13th & 14th. However, we’ve opened a limited number of seats in a satellite room at the conference hotel. Attendees in the satellite room on Sept. 13th & 14th will enjoy all the same breakout sessions, meals, and receptions as everyone else – except, for a discounted price, will view all main stage speakers from a live broadcast screen located on the first floor of the conference hotel. Learn more about Feminist Funded '23: RISING on our new conference website. 

WFN Member News & Events

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Congratulations to ABFE’s President & CEO, Susan Tayler Batten for being honored on The Nonprofit Times' Power & Influence Top 50 List, underscoring the remarkable impact of ABFE’s efforts. Read more here.

WAKE announced their Tech2Empower Nepal impact report where you can learn more about their journey of innovation, empowerment, and collaboration from the success of their recent program in Kathmandu. From bridging gaps for young women in STEAM to fostering gender equity and mutual empowerment, this report illuminates how technology can transform lives. Read the full report now here.

Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has announced its keynote speaker for the 38^th Annual Luncheon—Storm Reid, Emmy-nominated actress, producer and University of Southern California (USC) student. This year’s event will take place on September 26 between 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. To learn more, click here.

Opportunities & Resources

Justice + Joy National Collaborative encourages youth presenters (ages 25 years and younger) to submit a proposal for this year’s In Solidarity We Rise 2023: Joyful Radical Abundance in San Francisco. Speakers include working educators, advocates, healers, gender-expansive youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, leaders, activists, community-based organizers, policymakers, change agents, social justice warriors and beyond. Submissions are due by Friday, September 8, 2023 and selected speakers will be notified on or before September 15. Learn more and submit a proposal here.

Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is seeking nominations for one or two positions on its board of directors for terms beginning in March 2024. Self-nominations are welcome. Click here to learn more about criteria for board service, the nomination process, and the responsibilities of GIH board members. 

“PowerUP! Baltimore: The Spark Igniting Collaboration” is Philanos’ 3-day national Conference for visionary leaders in women's collective giving who believe in the power of women’s collective giving to create impact in local communities.

• As the largest network of women’s collective giving groups, Philanos represents over 90 giving circles whose 20,000+ members have cumulatively granted $207 million in their local communities. 
• Attendees will be a national audience of more than 400 giving circle leaders and members, philanthropic advisors, and practitioners of trust-based and intentional philanthropy.
• Regional giving circles and networks of philanthropic organizations have joined forces to host this event with the theme of “collaboration”.

Click here to get more details and register for this conference.

2023 marks the sixth year the Young, Black & Giving Back Institute (YBGB) will promote financial giving for Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits on August 28th at 8am ET! Early giving starts at 8am ET on August 21st. The current movement for racial justice highlights the importance of investing in the leaders working directly in our communities. Join the ONLY giving event dedicated to giving back to Black nonprofits!

Learn more about Give 8/28 here.

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