WELCOME OUR NEW WFN BOARD MEMBERS
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The Women’s Funding Network Board of Directors is proud to welcome three new members, elected unanimously in July, who will begin service on September 7, 2021.
Representing women’s funds and foundations, they were nominated by their peers and vetted by the WFN nominations committee. Join us in welcoming:
Nearly 1/3 of our membership consist of women’s funds with less than $500,000 budget, and these new members represent a commitment to our shared community of practice that centers global feminist principles in the fight for gender and racial equity.
The Women’s Funding Network Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for their fall slate. Fall appointees will begin their term January 1, 2022. Learn more below.
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WFN Board of Directors Announces
Call for 2022 Directors
The Women’s Funding Network Board of Directors is now accepting nominations. Candidates should be individuals with a strong commitment and reputation for building and sustaining feminist principals that include racial and gender equity and justice for all.
Directors are responsible for the strategic direction of the organization, provide sound fiscal oversight, act as ambassadors for WFN with funding and programmatic partners, and actively amplify and advocate on behalf of the organization. Current Board members include representatives from allied philanthropic institutions, business leaders, subject matter experts, and advocates. Deadline for nominations is Friday, September 24, 2021. Terms begin January 1, 2022.
Thank you for considering nominating yourself or leaders you admire.
Please note, that as a global organization we will be providing translation services for candidates whose first language is not English. Let us know if you require this service.
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WOMEN FUNDED 2021: THE FEMINIST FACTOR
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Have you Registered for WF'21 Yet?
Women Funded 2021: The Feminist Factor will be held virtually this year on September 23, 2021, bringing together foundation leaders, donors, activists, and women leaders from technology and business—along with a diverse range of funders of gender equity.
This year’s format will give us the opportunity to visit places of the world together we typically wouldn’t be able to see. Join us for global “site visits” to Women’s Funds in Maine, St. Louis, Central and South America, and more.
With more than 2.5 hours of networking and small group discussion, 12 sessions spaced throughout the day, and an inspiring keynote address from a special guest – register today to make sure you don’t miss a single moment.
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Mind the Gender Gap, Inc. is a boutique consultancy specializing in helping organizations across the globe—including non-profit organizations & foundations—leverage data storytelling and technology to accelerate gender equity.
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WomenStrong is a global, women-led, grantmaking, community-building, capacity-strengthening organization set up to support grassroots women’s organizations in their efforts to further progress in human rights and gender justice in urban communities worldwide.
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The Victorian Women’s Trust's podcast, The Trap, released their fifth episode, titled "The Police". What actually happens when victim-survivors report to the police? Do they receive the help and protection they need, or something else entirely?
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Join The Freedom Fund for their virtual event, Turning the Tide: Breaking the Cycle of Overfishing and Labour Abuses. A panel of experts will unpick the humanitarian and environmental ramifications of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, propose practical solutions to foster radical, sustainable progress and highlight the crucial role of collaborative philanthropy in the environmental and labour rights spaces to address growing complex global needs.
September 7, 2021 | 10:00am - 11:15am ET | Register here
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OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES
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Join The Early Childhood Funders Collaborative for their Thursday call series, National, State and Local Opportunities to Support the Child Tax Credit. They will provide an update on: national efforts to promote the expanded CTC; how funders are collaborating on outreach and advocacy for permanent expansion of the CTC; and the important role state and local funders can play in outreach to families in their communities.
September 2, 2021 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET | Register here
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The Hispanic Heritage is proud to partner with Tik Tok to offer Creciendo Con Tik Tok, a Grant Fund aimed at expanding and elevating 30 Small Latinx Businesses across the US.. The fund will grant cash awards of $5,000 each to selected businesses to celebrate the perseverance and hard work of Latinx Business owners. To apply, click here.
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The Ascend Fund is hiring for a Communications Program Associate, who will be responsible for designing and implementing a multifaceted communications strategy for The Ascend Fund. To learn more about the position, click here.
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Join The Women’s Forum for a fireside chat where you can hear from leading Afghan women about the state of women and girls and what they need from the world as they look toward an uncertain future.
September 2, 2021 | 12:00pm ET | Register here
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The UN Women SF Global Voices Film Festival will be virtual this year! From September 13 to 18th, view on demand showcasing untold stories, fresh voices, and unique experiences of women around the world. Live streaming events will be held on September 15 and 18th. This year, the festival features 15 independent films—three feature-length films and 12 shorts — inspired by stories of women, made by women and for women. To buy tickets, click here.
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A Texas law banning most abortions went into effect today after the Supreme Court did not respond to an emergency appeal to block its enforcement. - CNBC
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Last Thursday was Women's Equality Day, which celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting the right to vote to women. However, millions of women - those who weren't white - were effectively left out when it came to gaining the right to vote, despite Black women's involvement in the suffragette movement. - NPR
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Read an op-ed about Larry Elder, the man who could unseat California Governor Gavin Newsom: "California's women face a big problem with Larry Elder."
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The first year of the pandemic knocked 54 million women around the world out of work, widening the gender gap in employment. - Washington Post
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The Taliban said women wouldn't face discrimination. They already are. - CNN
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WATCH: Caroline Buchanan, a professional BMX biker, just made history as the first woman to successfully land a mountain bike front-flip to dirt.
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