Feminist News and Information

WEEKLY NEWS // MARCH 20, 2024

// FROM THE DESK OF ALICE Y. HOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHANGE PHILANTHROPY

Show Up for DEI: CHANGE Philanthropy's DAPP Survey

Dear Colleagues,

As the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts surges in various sectors, it’s critical that philanthropy remains committed to and vocal about issues of equity at the intersections of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and ability. To that end, CHANGE Philanthropy invites foundations and grantmaking institutions to participate in the 2024 [[link removed]] Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals (DAPP) survey [[link removed]]. Participating in the DAPP is one step a foundation can take to ensure they are not retreating from addressing inequity and promoting inclusion in their workplace.

The DAPP is unique in that it solicits anonymous, self-reported information directly from individuals working in philanthropy about their identities and experiences, helping grantmakers better understand their workforce and leadership, as well as assess the culture and climate of their institution. This brief, seven-minute, survey allows respondents to self-identify their race, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status, and perception of safety, well-being, and happiness in their workplace. CHANGE Philanthropy uses this data to create the DAPP report, which provides a temperature gauge for progress toward a more inclusive sector. Read the 2022 DAPP Report on our website [[link removed]], and check out some of our community snapshots [[link removed]] and regional focus infographics [[link removed]].

To help you consider participating this year, we’ve distilled the benefits and participation requirements down into this value proposition [[link removed]]. We’ve also recorded this informational webinar [[link removed]] that outlines the features and benefits of the DAPP with some helpful visuals. At a time when opponents of DEI seek to erase our communities and history, your participation in this year’s DAPP is crucial to keeping our communities visible and their needs at the forefront of philanthropic investment. Please reach out to [[email protected]] for any further questions and sign up [[link removed]] before March 22nd.

Sincerely,

Alice Y. Hom

CHANGE Philanthropy

Executive Director

News from WFN NEW MEMBER & 2024 WFN MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

Our network thrives on the strength and diversity of our members.

Please join us in welcoming new WFN member Manivanh Khy [[link removed]], and in appreciating WFN members who have renewed for 2024:

Australians Investing in Women [[link removed]] Lisa Acree [[link removed]] National Organisation for Women in Sport Physical Activity and Recreation (NOWSPAR) [[link removed]] Sam Hicks [[link removed]] Sarah Vaill [[link removed]]

WFN’s 2023 members have been emailed 2024 membership renewal information. If you are expecting communication on membership renewal but have not received anything, or if you have questions about membership or would like additional information, please contact us [mailto:[email protected]].

News from WFN Members MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Haiti is seeing increasing instability, gang takeovers of many communities, and increasing violence against women and girls. The Haitian Women's Collective (HWC) launched an emergency fund to support HWC partner organizations in need of immediate help. The following organizations will receive much-needed urgent funds to help them address this time of crisis: 100% Fanm (economic development), Profamil (women’s health), and Neges Mawon (advocacy and a safe house). Learn more and support the emergency fund here [[link removed]].

Join WFN in both welcoming Blake Emmanuel in her new role as Interim Executive Director for The Fund for Women and Girls and in thanking Kim Andrews for her leadership at The Fund. Kim steps down as Executive Director after two years of thoughtful leadership at The Fund for Women and Girls which serves Chester County, Pennsylvania. Blake, The Fund's Director of Programs and Advocacy, has stepped into the role of Interim Executive Director to ensure continuity and to minimize any potential disruptions. Read more about this transition here [[link removed]].

Congratulations and welcome to Melanie Powell as the new Executive Director at Women's Foundation of Mississippi. Melanie is the third Executive Director in the Foundation's 25-year history and is a Crystal Springs native, active member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and nonprofit management expert of over two decades. Join us in thanking outgoing Executive Director Tracy DeVries for 7 years of leadership. Read more about Melanie and the Foundation team here [[link removed]].

Women's Foundation of Minnesota released the 2024 Status of Women and Girls+ in Minnesota [[link removed]] in collaboration with the Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy. The report is the leading research in the state that shows how women, girls, and gender-expansive people are faring in economics, safety, health, and leadership. View the report, executive summary, and a recording of the launch presentation here [[link removed]].

The Metrowest Women’s Fund's 2023 Impact Report [[link removed]] shares the growing impact of the organization in Metrowest Massachusetts and highlights their grantees. The Metrowest Women’s Fund creates immediate impact where it is needed most – helping women and girls from low incomes achieve their educational dreams, supporting survivors of domestic violence as they rebuild their lives, and teaching girls the skills to manage social media and safe relationships.

On Equal Pay Day, The Women's Foundation of Colorado released a research brief [[link removed]] that shows that Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act is closing three times faster than states without pay transparency laws. Other states that have passed pay transparency laws, namely California and Washington, are seeing similar results. The Women's Foundation of Colorado lobbied for the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and led a statewide coalition of more than 20 organizations to help pass the bill in 2019. It was enacted in 2021.

Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s Women’s Well-Being Index (WWBI) [[link removed]] exists as Rhode Island’s best evidence-based resource to demonstrate how women are faring in every city and town in regards to salary, economic security, representation in job sectors, educational attainment, and health and safety. Primarily based on U.S. Census data and published annually, the WWBI highlights the progress being made toward closing the gender, wage, wealth, health, education, and power gaps that exist in Rhode Island.

Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona released their annual impact report showing the efforts and successes achieved through the last calendar year. Read the report [[link removed]] to more about this organizations advances in research, advocacy, policy, grantmaking, innovative programs and more. Learn more about WFSA here [[link removed]].

MEMBER EVENTS

Funders for Justice (FFJ) invites you to join Introduction to Prison Industrial Complex (PIC) Abolition [[link removed]], one of their monthly learning series sessions. The session will explore the basic concepts of PIC abolition, define what is and isn’t prison abolition, and begin to develop a rigorous analysis of how to use a prison abolitionist lens to shift consciousness around the perceived inevitability of the carceral state. The goal is for participants to begin to sharpen their consciousness around prison abolition and use that knowledge to help inform their grantmaking.

March 21, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Join U.S. Senator Jack Reed and the Women's Fund of Rhode Island for an event, Celebrating Women as Mentors [[link removed]]. They will be meeting with a variety of mentor/mentee pairs to explore how the relationships help everyone involved, and provide opportunities for guests to connect with local mentoring organizations. Pairs include an adult/youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters, a business mentoring pair from the Center for Southeast Asians, and an advocacy mentoring pair from WFRI’s own Women’s Policy Institute.

March 25, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Women's Foundation Arkansas is partnering with the Clinton School of Public Service to offer at least $7,500 toward the CSO Masters of Public Service track for up to 10 women in the WFA network who are admitted to the May 2024 cohort. The application deadline is April 5th. For questions about the application process and the program, register for the virtual CSO Info Session.

March 26, 2024 | 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. CDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Join The New York Women's Foundation's Emerging Leaders Network for a powerful evening of sisterhood, inspiration and leadership to HONOR the next generation of leaders. The evening's honoree is Casie Kowalski, who will be joined by panelists Narae Yun, Rashidah Siddiqui, Aleksandra Bookman.

March 28, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. EDT | Register here [[link removed]]

For more than three decades, The Women's Fund Miami-Dade has worked to improve the lives of women and girls through action, advocacy, and investment in collaborative initiatives that generate impact across our four pillars: Economic Mobility, Leadership, Health & Well-being, and Freedom From Violence. At their event, Power of the Purse [[link removed]], guests can gather with a thousand “who’s who” leaders, philanthropists, game-changers, elected officials and activists from throughout Miami-Dade.

April 26, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Opportunities and Resources

Curious about running for office but unsure where to start? She Should Run's Starter Kit [[link removed]] is a dedicated set of resources created to help you better navigate through your initial questions and concerns while considering running for office.

She Should Run is also giving women the chance to schedule one-on-one virtual meetings with a woman who has previously run for office. Ask Her Anything will launch in spring 2024, and you can sign up now [[link removed]] to be among the first to apply to be a part of this program.

This collection of oral histories [[link removed]] published by City Lights features nine women who have dedicated their lives to the struggle for social justice. Movement leaders, organizers, and cultural workers tell their life stories in their own words. The collection is meant to inspire others, fill gaps in movement histories, and add nuance to our understanding of how and why regular folks choose to take action for the betterment of all.

The Care. No Matter What. Celebrations [[link removed]] are Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio’s largest fundraising events, and their success sets the stage for the future of their work. The evening will include a performance by Nina West, remarks from PPGOH President & CEO, Erica Wilson-Domer, presentation of the Loann Crane Family Legacy Award to Mary Lazarus, impactful mission moments, and a fireside chat with Jeni Britton.

April 18, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. EDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Registration is open for the 2024 Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, Bold Results Through Courageous Action [[link removed]], happening in June in Portland, Oregon. As the largest gathering of health funders in the country, the GIH annual conference offers the best place to learn, connect, and grow with seasoned experts and innovative practitioners working in health philanthropy today.

June 4-6, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Job Opportunities

Fonds pour les Femmes Congolaises is seeking a Fundraising and Communication Officer to join their team. To learn more about the position and how to apply, click here [[link removed]].

What We're Reading

84 years after Hattie McDaniel, the Oscars still put Black women in a box — The Los Angeles Times [[link removed]]

Dramatic rise in women and girls being cut, new FGM data reveals — The Guardian [[link removed]]

The women fighting to make women and girls safe in the digital age — Mashable [[link removed]]

Speech: ‘We can and must choose to end poverty for women and girls’ — UN Women [[link removed]]

What We're Watching

A message from António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for International Women's Day (March 8th).

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