Welcome to the weekly newsletter from the Women's Funding Network.
WEEKLY NEWS // JANUARY 25, 2022
// A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO
Thanks to the Pandemic, Women Now Need Roe More Than Ever
Dear Colleagues,
This past Saturday marked the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects a pregnant person’s freedom to choose abortion care.
We must acknowledge the grim fact that the law may not stand for us to celebrate its 50th year.
Let’s face it: Women in the U.S. with financial means—usually white women—have always been able to access safe abortions, regardless of the law. Roe just leveled the playing field so that women of color and lower-income women could have safe abortions too. Our laws must strive to serve our communities with fair systems that apply equally for all of us, not just for the privileged few.
As WFN’s 2022 membership renewal period closes at the end of this month, I’m reminded of all the incredible leaders in our sister organizations across the globe. I’m thankful to all of you for putting dollars into organizations run by marginalized genders that are trying to preserve or expand a pregnant person’s right to bodily autonomy in the U.S. and around the world.
After a landmark 2021 ruling from Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizing abortion, Fondos Semillas is now sharing their experiences working around restrictive government policies with grassroots organizations in Texas since SB8. The Women's Fund of Rhode Island is pushing for state health insurance plans to be allowed to cover abortion services. The Global Fund for Women is working to ensure future U.S. presidents can’t reinstate the “global gag rule” that prevents health organizations around the world who receive U.S. funding from providing information about abortion services.
Thank you for joining the largest global alliance dedicated to advancing the unwavering fight for gender equality and justice. If you haven’t already, there’s still time to join us.
In Solidarity,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Barajas-Román
Women’s Funding Network
President & CEO
WFN Membership Renewals
We know that our network is only as strong as the people who are a part of it. Join us in appreciating our latest 2022 new and renewing members. If you have questions about membership or would like additional information, contact us.
- Sara Boyd
- Tina Caruana
- Maria Lemus
- A Fund for Women of the Madison Community Foundation
- Arizona Foundation for Women
- Kentucky Foundation for Women
- Rockflower Partners, Inc.
- Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga
- Women's Fund of Hawai'i
ICYMI: Women's Funding Network and Changemaker Strategies recent conversation is now live on WFN's YouTube channel. Learn more and order the Gender Lens Investing Guide: Moving Money for Impact.
WFN Member News
Job Postings
VidaAfrolatina invites you to this powerful event:
Texas Women’s Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2022 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader Awards, an honor that celebrates leaders who have helped lift up women and girls. The recipients will be honored at the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration (LFAC), presented by AT&T, on April 26, 2022, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202).
April 26, 2022 | 4:00pm-8:30pm | Register here
Opportunities and Resources
Apply now for the next Women Changing Policy Workshop. Women's funds grantees and partners working in finance, tech, or banking interested in positively impacting the policy landscape are encouraged to apply. Read Mosaic's press release, program FAQ, and apply by Friday, February 11, 2022.
Nominate an outstanding worker justice leader for the 2022 Discount Foundation Legacy Award, and they could have the chance to receive a $20,000 stipend. This stipend will provide the winner with the flexibility to expand upon their professional activities and achievements in the absence of reporting requirements or other specific obligations. Nominations are due online by March 7. Learn more about the award here.
This International Day of Education, the Evidence for Gender & Education Resource (EGER) shares their new systematic review on addressing gender-related barriers to girls' education.
How Women Lead's Women Leaders for the World program will be holding its very first Abortion and Reproductive Health, Rights, & Justice cohort this year. You could be one of 20 women non-profit CEOs/Executive Directors from anywhere in the world - working in service delivery, community education and mobilization, advocacy, strategic litigation and/or philanthropy to advance Reproductive Health and Reproductive Justice (RHRJ). To apply, click here.
Application deadline: January 28th, 2022
Orientation Session/Program launch: March 11th, 2022
Program Intensive: March 28th - April 22nd
The RAINN Speakers Bureau is a group of nearly 4,000 members of sexual violence that represent all different backgrounds and experiences. RAINN matches volunteer members of the Speakers Bureau with people across the United States who are looking to work with survivors of sexual violence. If you would like to request a survivor to speak at an event or contribute to your project, please fill out this form 4 to 6 weeks before your event or deadline.
What We're Reading
Somos El Poder, a Latinx group for fundraisers and nonprofits, expands its membership and programs.— The Chronicle of Philanthropy
During the pandemic, some workforce disparities between men and women grew. — Pew Research Center
Threatened and beaten, Afghan women defy Taliban with protests. — The New York Times
Read an opinion piece on the five year anniversary of the Women's March. — Slate
What We're Watching
WATCH: Jenny Ma, a member of the litigation team representing Mississippi's only abortion clinic in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case, breaks down how SCOTUS' decision will impact reproductive right.
