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Dear John,

Happy new year! We’re a month into 2024, and I hope you entered this year feeling rested, rejuvenated, and ready. During these chilly, dormant months, I’ve been reflecting on the wins of last year, which laid the groundwork for profound progress in the year to come.  

2024 is an election year, but even in the lead-up to November, we know we’ll continue to face relentless attacks on civil rights and liberties. Lawmakers across the country are trying to roll back protections of abortion access, gender-affirming care, equal pay, and more. And organizers across the country are determined to make sure that doesn’t happen. 

We remain committed to achieving justice for all people. To creating a democracy that works for all people. We’re following grassroots leaders, and we hold true to the belief that those most impacted have the solutions. With every attack we face, we are funding and building the capacity of partners who are doing the work that will move us towards liberation. 

It’s going to be a big year, and we’re proud to have you by our side in this fight.  

In solidarity,


Ruth McFarlane
Chief Advancement Officer

Items in this newsletter:

  • Ms. Foundation in the News

  • Ms. Welcomes Keyanna Vann 

  • Join us at the 2024 Women of Vision Awards!

  • Expand your impact, become a monthly donor

 
 
 

Ms. Foundation in the News

Our latest report, Living with Pocket Change, examines the impact of persistent disinvestment and underinvestment in the leadership of women and nonbinary people of color, and the crisis of burnout that these leaders are facing. The report outlines seven recommendations for funders interested in better supporting women and nonbinary people of color and their organizations. 

“A lack of adequate support for women and nonbinary people of color is not only harmful for the leaders themselves, it is ultimately to the detriment of the social justice movement ecosystem, as well, the report concludes.” Learn more in a recent article from Inside Philanthropy.

 
 

Ms. Welcomes Keyanna Vann

We're excited to welcome Keyanna Vann to the Ms. Foundation as the Grantmaking and Capacity Building Program Associate! In our latest “Ms. Welcomes” blog, learn more about Keyanna's love of Audre Lorde, what gets her out of bed in the morning, and the advice she'd give to her younger self, which includes trusting her own unique journey and timing. Read it on our website now.

 

Join us at the 2024 Women of Vision Awards

Mark your calendar! On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, join the Ms. Foundation for Women at the Weylin in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for the 2024 Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Awards gala, honoring visionary grantee partners and feminist leaders who are galvanizing communities and driving change.   

We’ll soon share more on how to purchase tickets, along with details about honorees, presenters, performers, and more - so stay tuned!  

 
 
 

Expand your impact, become a monthly donor

One simple step you can take TODAY is to join the Sojourner Society monthly giving circle to help build toward even more powerful, progressive change. 

Visit forwomen.org/monthly to sign up now.

 
 
 

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