Welcome to the weekly newsletter from the Women's Funding Network.
WEEKLY NEWS // JANUARY 18, 2022
WFN Member Spotlight
On Monday, the U.S. honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a national day of service, an affirmation of our commitment to making this democracy accessible and just for all. In the same place where Dr. King’s life ended too early, the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) works in service to build a more just and equitable community.
As a part of the Women’s Funding Network’s economic mobility initiative, one of WFGM's local initiatives focuses on Memphis’ poorest zip code, 38126. Since last March, the WFGM COVID-19 Response Project has collaborated with other nonprofit, health, and business entities to provide essentials needed during the COVID-19 crisis, like food and hygiene kits. More than 160 volunteers donated their time, distributing more than 70,000 pounds of food and supplies.
WFN Membership Renewals
Join us in celebrating the following organizations and individuals that have renewed their 2022 membership with the Women's Funding Network. If you have questions about membership or would like additional information, contact us.
I Be Black Girl
Women Moving Millions
WFN Member News
The 73rd CO General Assembly has just begun. With the pandemic still casting a shadow over Colorado's economy and many women and families still struggling to get by, The Woman's Foundation of Colorado pinpointed three legislative areas they will elevate in pursuit of gender, racial, and economic equity:
- Making work work for women
- Increasing women's access to basic needs
- Ensuring that women statewide have access to the full range of reproductive health information, care, and justice
The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation is kicking off its 2022 Women Run! program with great new opportunities to get involved in both the municipal town elections in March and the state elections in November. In 2017, the Women’s Foundation launched Women Run!, the Granite State’s only nonpartisan program empowering and training women to run for office at the state and local level to change the political landscape in New Hampshire.
Opportunities and Resources
Join leaders from California and Texas Women's Foundation, alongside Impact Investing field leader Kristin Hull, to learn about opportunities to get started or advance the positive social impact of your personal or organization's investments.
January 20, 2022 | 1:00pm ET | Register here
Join United Philanthropy Forum by signing this letter to members of the Senate endorsing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The deadline is January 21, 2022.
Philanthropy Together's Giving With Impact Podcast released their latest episode, Giving Circles for Greater Community Impact. Listen here.
Join The Neighborhood Funders Group for their upcoming event, "Profit Making and Power Building: Debt’s Role in Racial Capitalism." NFG is also hiring for a Director, Democratizing Development Program. To learn more, click here.
January 20, 2022 | 1:00pm ET | Register here
CHANGE Philanthropy has launched the 2022 DAPP Survey recruitment. All grant makers in the United States are invited to participate. The DAPP Survey aims to help the philanthropic community better understand its workforce and leadership. Sign up for the 2022 DAPP survey here.
Register now for ABFE's special convening of corporate philanthropy to better understand how to move from reaction to action. From Reaction to Action – Using all Resources to Inform Racially Equitable Corporate Philanthropy.
January 20, 2022 | 1:00pm ET | Register here
Join The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) for their funder briefing and call to action around "What's Next for Abortion Access?" The call will be grounded in the recommendations from our Roadmap to Supporting Health Equity through Abortion Access.
January 24, 2022 | 1:00pm ET| Register here
Global Philanthropy Project and Gender Funders CoLab invite you to a launch webinar for a new Toolkit for Trans-Inclusive Grantmakers on. You must register for the
webinar in order to receive the toolkit.
February 17, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. EST/3 p.m. UTC. / Registration link
What We're Reading
Omicron closing day care centers in droves as parents are 'just trying to stay afloat' — USA Today
What commitment to diversifying the federal bench looks like. — Ms. Magazine
What We're Watching
WATCH: This doctor went from never having a pediatrician as a child, to becoming one as an adult — now, she's helping the next generation of Hispanic women in STEM.
