Dear Colleagues,

Today is election day in the United States, so I will be short and to the point: vote.

This election is critical to the health and wellbeing of women, girls, and gender non-binary people. Bring your mom, your neighbor, your boss, and her neighbor, to the polls and make your vote equal a bold stand for a future that is rooted in values of equality, justice, and love.

Thank you for all you do to build collective power in our communities.

Onward, 

Elizabeth Barajas-Román
Women’s Funding Network 
President & CEO

WFN Member News

Texas Women’s Foundation has been working to further engage Latinas in philanthropy, as well as expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate and support Latinas across North Texas. In 2019, they established the H100 Latina Giving Circle. This past week, the Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle awarded $115,000 in grants to 30 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. Since 2019, the group has contributed $506,000 to dozens of worthy nonprofit organizations. 

Join World Affairs, in collaboration with the Asia Foundation, for an in-person event to mark the launch of Scott MacMillan's new book "Hope Over Fate: Fazel Hasan Abed and the Science of Ending Global Poverty", the panel will discuss the importance of hope, innovative approaches and holistic support for people in crisis. November 14, 2022 | 6:00pm-8:00pm | World Affairs Auditorium (SF) | Register 

Rise Up is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator for California. This new position will coordinate Rise Up’s programming and lead grantmaking in California. Learn more about the position.

Opportunities and Resources

November is Native American Heritage Month  and Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)’s communications toolkit helps partners demonstrate solidarity and support for Indigenous Peoples through their public-facing communications.

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's latest report, A Ripple, Not a Wave: Comparing the Last Decade of Foundation Funding for Migrant Communities and Movements, features new data about funders’ participation in pro-immigrant and pro-refugee philanthropic spaces.

The Council on Criminal Justice, Justice System Disparities Black-White National Imprisonment Trends, 2000 to 2020, reports research about the gap between Black and White state imprisonment rates over the first two decades of the 21st century.

This summer, Collective Power for Reproductive Justice interns worked for organizations across the country, supporting grassroots groups mobilizing to combat state-level bans, strengthen abortion funding and meet community needs such as education on medical abortion and transportation to clinics. Meet the four members of the 2022 cohort who will share what they worked on this summer, what they learned, and answer your questions. November 14, 2022 | 7:00pm EST | Register

Hispanics in Philanthropy in partnership with A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities is hosting a study tour focusing on Atlanta (GA), Selma & Montgomery (AL) from November 15-17 to advance their network's Black & Brown solidarity in the march for an equitable future. If you are interested in the tour please fill out the interest form here.

Next spring, the 20th Skoll World Forum will return to Oxford, U.K. and celebrate two decades of transformational social change and the innovators who drive global progress. To join in person from April 12-14, 2023, please submit an interest form. Applications are open until November 30, 2022. Information about attending online will be available in early 2023.

The Oak Institute for Human Rights at Colby College in Waterville, Maine is accepting nominations and applications for the 2023 Oak Human Rights Fellowship. The deadline is January 15th, 2023 for nominations, and January 31st, 2023 for completed applications. To view the brochure, click here.

Join the Global Joy Summit and be inspired by message of the Dalai Lama and the late, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and learn from 30+ renowned joy scientists, spiritual teachers, changemakers, and artists. November 13-16 | Register for this FREE event

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