Dear John, In a few weeks, we’ll host our annual Women of Vision Awards, where we will celebrate groundbreaking grantee partners and feminist leaders who are empowering others, galvanizing communities, and driving change. Our theme for this year’s event is “Seeding Solidarity and Sisterhood,” and I’ve been thinking on the idea of “seeding.” So much of what we do at the Ms. Foundation requires working today for results we may not see tomorrow, or this month, or this year. We’re not just moving money to the field – we’re helping grassroots organizations remain healthy, stable, and effective by providing more than financial assistance. We help form strategic connections between groups for a greater impact, organizational fundraising, stronger infrastructure, and more. We’re funding our partners’ work, but we’re also funding their rest, so they don’t burn out and can dream longer-term. President and CEO Teresa C. Younger recently penned a piece for Candid on exactly how we do this – read it now! When we strengthen organizations on the ground, we are seeding the groundwork for vibrant movements that have real impact on the lives of women and communities far into the future. In solidarity, |
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