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Greetings John,
The Ms. Foundation has interesting and thought-provoking virtual events happening this month that we want to make sure you know about. Read on for more info, and we hope you join us for these important conversations.
Tuesday, October 19: Join the Ms. Foundation for Women and our programming partner the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network of the New York University Law School for the first program in The Fight for Gender Justice, a three-part speaker series that will convene thought leaders from advocacy organizations and the legal field to highlight battles at the forefront of the movement for gender justice.
This provocative virtual series launches on Tuesday, October 19 at 6 pm ET with the Ms. Foundation’s Chief Advancement Officer Ruth McFarlane moderating a panel discussion about “Protecting Gender Identity & Expression for America’s Youth," with activists and attorneys fighting to protect the individual right to gender expression and freedom from discrimination. Panelists include:
- Sam Ames, Director of Advocacy & Policy Affairs, The Trevor Project
- Hayley Gorenberg '92, Legal Director, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
- Andy Marra, Executive Director, Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
- Asaf Orr, Senior Staff Attorney/Transgender Youth Project Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights
- Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for Transgender Justice, LGBT & HIV Project, ACLU
Register here.
Wednesday, October 20: Join us for a Planned Giving Webinar at 1pm ET/10 am PT, to learn about donor impact through legacy giving. The 50-minute program will be presented by Ruth McFarlane, Chief Advancement Officer, and Jeffrey K. Woods, Principal of Planned Giving Coach, and will provide information on charitable gifts that will help you protect the people, communities, and causes you love. The program will include an opportunity for attendee questions. Register here.
For questions about the webinar or planned giving at the Ms. Foundation, please contact Stephanie K. Blackwood, Senior Director of Engagement and Major Gifts, [email protected].
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