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Women & Girls

As Abortion Access Narrows, a Critical Funding Gap Is Growing

Connie Matthiessen | October 30, 2026

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As Governments Retreat, Wallace Global Fund Steps Up the Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation

Lauren Evans | October 23, 2026

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Olivia Walton Wants to Cut Maternal Mortality in Half Over the Next Five Years

Connie Matthiessen | September 24, 2026

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Why GiveWell’s Backing This Group With a Mission to Boost Birth Control Access

Connie Matthiessen | September 11, 2026

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This Collaborative Fund Is Working to Strengthen the Post-Dobbs Abortion Ecosystem

Connie Matthiessen | September 9, 2026

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Online Gender-Based Violence Is on the Rise. Here’s Why Democracy Funders Should Care

Mariam Gagoshashvili and Caroline Harper, Guest Contributors | September 4, 2026

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How Is Trump 2.0 Reshaping the Funding Landscape for Women and Girls?

Martha Ramirez | July 27, 2026

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The Need for Reproductive Rights Funding Is More Urgent Than Ever

Connie Matthiessen | July 22, 2026

The threat to reproductive rights may have slipped from the headlines in recent months amid the flood of other news, but it hasn’t gone anywhere. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the 2022 Dobbs decision, more states have adopted … [Read more...] about The Need for Reproductive Rights Funding Is More Urgent Than Ever

7 Things to Know About Susie Buffett

IP Staff | July 17, 2026

One could be forgiven for not knowing much about Susie Buffett. Although she’s the eldest child and only daughter of the investing icon and a key steward of his philanthropic legacy, she keeps a notably low profile, even in a family that’s almost … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Know About Susie Buffett

Trailblazing Texan Lyda Hill’s Philanthropy Is Grounded in Science Solutions

Sarah Henry | July 15, 2026

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on July 15, 2026. For almost 50 years, Lyda Hill has held firm in her fervent belief that “science is the answer.” The catchphrase greets visitors to her organization’s website. It’s also her … [Read more...] about Trailblazing Texan Lyda Hill’s Philanthropy Is Grounded in Science Solutions

Four Billionaire Women Who Fund Women’s Health

Martha Ramirez | June 24, 2026

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As International Aid Wanes, Room to Read’s Private Donor Base Has Been Crucial

Ade Adeniji | June 9, 2026

The story of Room to Read begins in 1998 with John Wood, a then China-based Microsoft executive. Wood was trekking through Nepal and stumbled into a village school with hundreds of students and almost no books. Jarred by the experience, he returned … [Read more...] about As International Aid Wanes, Room to Read’s Private Donor Base Has Been Crucial

Who Will Fund the Fight Against Child Marriage?

Lauren Evans | May 20, 2026

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With Rights to Bodily Autonomy Under Attack, Groundswell Fund Shifts Its Strategy

Martha Ramirez | May 6, 2026

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United Way of New York City Takes On Maternal Healthcare Deserts

Dawn Wolfe | February 4, 2026

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A Conversation with Monique Couvson, President and CEO of G4GC

Martha Ramirez | February 2, 2026

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What’s Up With Jack Dorsey’s Philanthropy?

Martha Ramirez | January 28, 2026

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Funding Collaborative Backs Wins Across LGBTQ and Reproductive Rights Advocacy

Dawn Wolfe | January 15, 2026

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How Melinda French Gates — and Daughters — Are Backing Women’s Health with a Collaborative Fund

Lauren Evans | January 9, 2026

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The Women of the Old Gilded Age Backed Education. Today’s Women Billionaires Give More Diversely

Dawn Wolfe | December 17, 2025

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Talent Is Everywhere, Opportunity Isn’t: A Look at Francine LeFrak’s Giving

Ade Adeniji | December 2, 2025

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Melinda French Gates’ Open Call Provides Vital Resources, Signals Evolving Giving

Connie Matthiessen | November 21, 2025

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Giving to Women’s and Girls’ Nonprofits Breaks the 2% Ceiling

Dawn Wolfe | November 10, 2025

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Moving Beyond the Manosphere: 11 Questions for Gary Barker

Wendy Paris | November 3, 2025

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Fundraising Wasn’t Built for Women. So We Built Something New

Suzanne Ehlers and Jessica de Rothschild, Guest Contributors | October 27, 2025

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Twin Vision: Shab and Shay Safarzadeh on Reimagining Global Education Access

Ade Adeniji | October 22, 2025

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What Gates Is Backing with a $2.5 Billion Women’s Health Commitment

Laurie Udesky | October 10, 2025

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Inside the NoVo Foundation: Peter and Jennifer Buffett Set Their Sights on Upstate New York

Ade Adeniji | October 1, 2025

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Seven Women’s Giving Circles and Networks to Know

Martha Ramirez | September 17, 2025

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“Broken Status Quo”: Melinda French Gates’ Latest Investment in Women and Girls

Connie Matthiessen | September 16, 2025

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