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WEEKLY NEWS // DECEMBER 8, 2021
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights
Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which could have lasting implications for the landmark case Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to access abortion care.
No matter the week, WFN President and CEO Elizabeth Barajas-Román's statement made it abundantly clear: As an organization dedicated to advancing the liberation, financial and otherwise, of all genders, the Women’s Funding Network unequivocally asserts that reproductive rights are human rights.
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WFN News
Join us in welcoming the newest WFN team members
Sara Keilholtz serves as WFN’s Senior Manager of Data and Strategic Insights, where she works to analyze trends and build systems that help support constituents and shift the narrative on racial equity and justice for all genders.
Sam Hopper serves as Community Engagement Coordinator, working closely to connect the global WFN community through virtual events, communications, and new tools and research for boosting collective learning and knowledge.
WFN President and CEO Elizabeth Barajas-Román wrote an op-ed for Governing: "A Chance to Enshrine Gender Equity at All Levels of Government."
The White House is showing the way. Building on that, state and local policymakers have the opportunity to improve well-being for women — and for everyone. To read her latest, click here.
WFN Member News
OutRight Action International's 7th annual LGBTIQ human rights conference, OutSummit, is coming December 8-10, with 1600+ LGBTIQ activists and allies from 100+ countries building community, highlighting trends and sharing strategies for our global movement. Please join us for a special panel on Queering Philanthropy: Broadening the Base of Support for LGBTIQ Global Movements on Thursday, December 9 at 8:50-9:50am PT/11:50am-12:50pm ET. Learn more and register at www.outsummit.org.
The Women’s Foundation of Colorado selected 19 grantee partners through its new community-informed grantmaking strategy, WINcome. The grantee partners are a mix of direct-service and public policy advocacy organizations throughout Colorado that will learn and work together in pursuit of gender, racial, and economic equity. In total, The Women’s Foundation granted more than $900,000 through WINcome. Learn more about the grantees here.
The Women's Fund of Rhode Island is hiring a new Communications & Outreach Coordinator. To learn more, click here.
The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded a record $150,000 in grants to 29 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. To learn about H100 Latina Giving Circle, click here.
Opportunities and Resources
Check out The United State of Women (USOW)'s Reproductive Justice Hub to sign important petitions, learn about current events, and find lists of abortion funds that need our help.
The Partnership for Public Service recently announced its new Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Talent Exchange program. This program enables experienced professionals from nonprofits and philanthropy to serve in the federal government for up to two years without going through the traditional federal hiring process.
The Partnership is now accepting applications for candidates to participate in this talent exchange program. To apply, click here.
Philanthropy Northwest is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. To learn more about the position, click here. Applications are due by December 10, 2021.
Join the executive team and lead the evolution of ratings work as the new Chief Program Officer at Charity Navigator. View this available position and four others.
Federal prosecutors have broadened their scrutiny of former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to include a civil rights investigation after the New York attorney general’s office concluded that he had sexually harassed female employees and fostered a toxic work culture. - The New York Times
Women earn $2 million less than men in their career as doctors. - The New York Times
Afghanistan's Taliban government released a decree on women's rights which said women should not be considered "property" and must consent to marriage but failed to mention female access to education or work outside the home. - Reuters
The United States is home to the most billionaires int he world. But of the 724 billionaires tracked daily by Forbes, only 86 of them (12&) are women. Here's who made the cut into the prestigious list.
What We're Reading
A Chance to Enshrine Gender Equity at All Levels of Government
By Elizabeth Barajas-Román
What We're Watching
WATCH: Last week, The Supreme Court began hearing arguments in a case that could threaten reproductive rights across the U.S. — here’s what’s at stake.
