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** OCTOBER 27, 2021
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Dear Colleagues,

Last week, the White House released the first-ever Strategy on ([link removed]) Gender Equity and Equality ([link removed]) . This historic document creates a roadmap for a gender lens approach to the whole-of-government activities, policies, and partnerships, as well as investment to shift the social and cultural norms that undermine gender equity and equality.

As the largest international network of women’s funds, gender equity funders, and allies, we celebrate this bold agenda and look forward to working with the Administration in its implementation. We thank the White House Gender Policy Council for recognizing your wisdom and expertise by seeking your feedback and data as they shaped their strategy. Along these lines, you’re invited to sign on to our network’s statement of support. ([link removed])

Women’s funds are already implementing solutions at the state level in each of the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality’s 10 priority areas ([link removed]) , offering models for national policy transformation. Read our statemen ([link removed]) t ([link removed]) to learn more about these priority areas, and key examples of how women’s funds and gender justice funders are re-shaping states and regions across the United States.

With the President following the Gender Policy Council ([link removed]) ’s recommendations and with support and leadership from women’s funds and gender justice funders across the globe, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a future where everyone can thrive.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Barajas-Román
Women’s Funding Network
President & CEO
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** WFN MEMBER NEWS
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Women's Foundation of Boston CEO Christina Gordon has written an op-ed in the Boston Business Journal about the importance of funding STEM programming for women and girls in Greater Boston.
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The Ms. Foundation for Women unveiled $4 million in funding for more than 100 groups that are working for social justice, and more than 90% of the donations will go to groups led by women and girls of color.
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Join Rise Up for their virtual Breakfast Gala ([link removed]) , where you'll hear from inspiring Rise Up Leaders from here in the U.S. and around the world who will share stories about how they’re taking bold action to improve health, education, and economic opportunity for women and girls in their communities and countries. You'll also hear from award winning actress and activist Jane Fonda, who will share her own personal commitment to supporting women's rights.

November 4, 2021 | 9:00-10:00am PST | Register here ([link removed])
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The Winston-Salem Foundation collaborated with community partners to bring to Winston-Salem Undesign the Redline. This interactive exhibit explores the history of redlining and inequality in communities, not only across the country, but also in Forsyth County. The exhibit is free to attend and open to self-tour now through November 14 at the Forsyth County Central Library.
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The New York Women's Foundation has started a new series, Justice Talks, that features the stories of their grantee partners as they build power in their communities. In their episode, they welcomed Yolo Akili, founder and executive director of NYWF's grantee partner Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) to discuss his journey as a leader in progressive wellness work, removing barriers to healing for Black communities, and creating community-based systems of care.
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Congratulations to the Women's Foundation of Colorado (WFCO) for a successful annual luncheon ([link removed]) ! If you missed it, you can watch the livestream here. Don't miss their incredible lineup of speakers, including WFCO President & CEO Lauren Y. Casteel, and this year's special guest, Robin Arzón.
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Content from our 2021 virtual conference, Women Funded 2021, is continually being posted on the WFN YouTube channel. Top highlights like the Women’s Economic Mobility Hub videos are also now live on a WFN YouTube Playlist. ([link removed]) Learn more about these powerful regional hubs.


** OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES
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The Wallace Foundation has released a new report, " ([link removed]) Why Is It Important That We Continue? Some Nonprofit Arts Organizations Rethink Their Value in Challenging Times." ([link removed])

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The Narrative Initiative is hiring for the following positions:
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* Network Weaver ([link removed])

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The Asian Americans Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy has released a new resource, Collective Good: Recommendations for Philanthropy on Racial Solidarity & Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities ([link removed]) . This memo outlines 10 key recommendations, to support and sustain community ecosystems, improve data equity, and reset harmful narratives about AANHPI people.

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GZERO Media and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for their virtual event, "Measuring What Matters: How Women Are Critical to Pandemic Recovery," ([link removed]) where they will look beyond traditional indicators of economic recovery to examine COVID-19's impact on girls and women, specifically in the areas of health and employment. This townhall will be a part of the “Measuring what matters” series.

October 28, 2021 | 12:00pm ET | Register here ([link removed])
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Join Council on Foundations for their virtual 2021 Public Policy Summit ([link removed]) , whereto can get an insider's view of the policy landscape in Washington, D.C. The Council will equip foundation leaders and staff with the tools they need to leverage public policy to pursue equity, strengthen the sector, and advance the greater good.

November 4, 2021 | 11:00am-5:00 pm E.T. | Register here ([link removed])


** WEEKLY READ
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** What We're Reading

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** Jennifer Klein on the U.S.’s ‘First Ever’ National Gender Strategy ([link removed]'s%20economic%20recovery.)
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by Amy Mackinnon
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For the first time, 30% of all S&P 500 board directors are women. - CNBC ([link removed])
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A Gallup poll finds that women's satisfaction with the treatment of their gender in the United States is at a record low. A majority of men, however, don't see a problem. - Yahoo! News ([link removed])

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President and CEO of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Candace Waterman, speaks with Forbes ([link removed]) about advocating for women entrepreneurs.
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These millennial women hadn’t invested before. The pandemic was ‘a wake-up call.’ - The Washington Post ([link removed])

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Meet the addiction survivor showing companies why hiring marginalized women is good for business. - People ([link removed])

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WATCH: Actor and activist Rashida Jones explains the importance of the Black Girl Freedom Fund, an initiative that aims to uplift Black girls.

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