This Women’s History Month, We Need More Funding – and More Optimism

This Women’s History Month, We Need More Funding – and More Optimism

Despite widespread fears over the impact of the new legal landscape on DEI-focused funding, here’s why guest author Elizabeth Barajas-Román is optimistic about the future for women and girls.

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With Women Literally Under Attack, Funders Must Invest More in Ending Gender-Based Violence

With Women Literally Under Attack, Funders Must Invest More in Ending Gender-Based Violence

As we mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, guest author Archi Pyati reflects on the immediate need for philanthropy to ramp up its efforts to end gender-based violence and treat it as more than a siloed “women’s issue.”

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Black Feminists Are Organizing with Little to No Funding. Here Are Three Ways to Change That

Black Feminists Are Organizing with Little to No Funding. Here Are Three Ways to Change That

Despite their crucial role at the front lines of progressive change, Black feminist leaders face a marked lack of philanthropic backing. Guest authors Tynesha McHarris and Nicky McIntyre challenge funders to step up.

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The Collective Future Fund Is Expanding Its Long-Term Work to End Gender-Based Violence

The Collective Future Fund Is Expanding Its Long-Term Work to End Gender-Based Violence

Launched alongside the #MeToo movement, the pooled fund provided rapid-response grants as gender-based violence surged during COVID. Now, it’s pivoting to multiyear support.

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Philanthropy Is Dropping the Ball on Gender Justice. Here’s What Needs to Change

Philanthropy Is Dropping the Ball on Gender Justice. Here’s What Needs to Change

Despite increased talk during Women’s History Month, philanthropy still has a long way to go on funding gender justice, particularly around gender-based violence. This guest article discusses what needs to be done.

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How Long-Term Support for Community Groups Can Help Break Cycles of Intergenerational Trauma

How Long-Term Support for Community Groups Can Help Break Cycles of Intergenerational Trauma

Healing the trauma caused by gender-based violence requires a long-term commitment and a culturally rooted approach. In this guest opinion, authors outline a new partnership they hope can serve as a model.

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The Power of the Hive: New Climate Fund Centers Southern Women of Color

The Power of the Hive: New Climate Fund Centers Southern Women of Color

A new funding effort aims to unite gender and climate justice movements in the South, a region that philanthropy often overlooks. Women of color are the driving force behind this initiative, which just released its first grants.

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Women Face Amplified Risks in the Pandemic. Funders Are Responding

Women Face Amplified Risks in the Pandemic. Funders Are Responding

While women are less likely to get ill and die from COVID-19, they face many other vulnerabilities. Grantmakers have launched a range of urgent national and local efforts to support the needs of diverse groups of women.

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Building Gender Justice Through Culture: A New Fund Takes Shape

Building Gender Justice Through Culture: A New Fund Takes Shape

A $10 million, multi-funder initiative that launched this summer seeks to cultivate gender justice through cultural change. It’s part of a broader movement that focuses on the day-to-day stories of people experiencing gender oppression.

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