An effort in Ohio to raise the vote threshold needed for a state constitutional amendment failed, despite a big push from a wealthy conservative donor. It’s yet another reminder of the inescapable influence of wealthy donors.
Read MoreCelebrating 10 years, the Maverick Collective has moved over $100 million to women and girls’ health and reproductive rights globally. Its unique approach asks donors to learn from the people on the ground.
Read MoreMabel van Oranje, a princess of the Netherlands, has emerged as a leader in the fight to end child marriage. We spoke with her about the groups she’s launched and how they’re channeling funds toward work on the ground.
Read MoreWe spoke with 10 national nonprofits on the front lines of the abortion rights struggle to find out how funding has changed since the Dobbs decision, whether donations are trailing off, and what’s still needed from philanthropy.
Read MoreIn this guest contribution, Brook Kelly-Green of Schusterman Family Philanthropies and Ada Williams Prince of Pivotal Ventures highlight the need for funders to center and support survivors of gender-based violence.
Read MoreIt’s been a year since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. In this guest piece, Surina Khan and Janette Robinson Flint call on funders to better support Black women at the vanguard of the fight for reproductive rights.
Read MoreThe National Abortion Federation has reported an increase in attacks on clinics and their patients, another barrier for people who already need to travel to access care. NAF is looking to channel more funds toward security.
Read MoreThe Women’s Foundation of Minnesota is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, and Perez is entering her fourth year at the helm. We spoke about her personal and career journey, and where the foundation is headed next.
Read MoreResearch shows women are more likely to give than men, but fundraising efforts do not always speak to women donors. A new set of resources offers advice for more inclusive outreach.
Read MoreOne of philanthropy’s most committed advocates for inclusivity and diversity, Lauren Casteel has led the Women’s Foundation of Colorado since 2015. We discuss her career trajectory, why funders should take risks, and more.
Read MoreIt’s Period Poverty Awareness Week, which shines a light on the number of people who can’t afford period supplies or lack education on menstruation. Funding on the topic is scarce, and foundation support would go a long way.
Read MoreFounded in 2008, FRIDA is a collaborative of young feminists, funding young feminists around the world. It’s also been an early adopter of participatory grantmaking and other power-shifting grantmaking practices.
Read MorePhilanthropic funding specifically addressing women and girls’ mental health remains vanishingly small. Some funders have been paying attention, though, and the organization Mindful Philanthropy wants to grow their ranks.
Read MoreAs it seeks to expand abortion and contraception access, Ipas is making major changes to its organizational model, in part to bolster a global abortion ecosystem it sees as limited by top-down funding.
Read MoreThe first national foundation dedicated to building women's power to advance equity and justice is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. We spoke with the head of the funder about its evolution and her hopes for the future.
Read MoreLaunched 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.
Read MoreIn the 1980s, Mitch Kapor's Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet app helped make personal computers indispensable. Now, Mitch and Freada Kapor Klein are on a mission to prove that a fairer tech sector can also be a more successful one.
Read MoreDespite 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.
Read MoreIn 2021, this foundation working to advance LGBTQI human rights globally welcomed Joy Chia as executive director. We spoke with Chia about how she’s adjusted to the job, how to fund at the intersection of multiple issues, and more.
Read MoreThe Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity was working at the state level long before the end of Roe v. Wade. Today, it’s more convinced than ever that the states are where the fight over abortion will be won or lost.
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