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NEW REPORT by the Center for Effective Philanthropy 👉 “Bridging the Gap: The Role of Intermediary Funders” At WomenStrong International, we know the power of strong partnerships in making lasting change. As an intermediary funder, we work hand-in-hand with grassroots organizations to “bridge the gap” between communities and larger funding sources, ensuring that resources reach those on the frontlines of the fight for gender equality. A new report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy highlights how intermediary funders like WomenStrong help build trust, strengthen relationships, and increase impact by listening to grantee partners and responding to their needs. 🌍✨ Together, we’re driving social change from the ground up, empowering women and girls, and transforming communities. 🔗 Read more about the role of intermediary funders in advancing equity and justice: https://lnkd.in/eHTQ-5yC #WomenStrong #IntermediaryFunder #Philanthropy #SocialJustice #GenderEquality #Grantmaking #BridgingTheGap

Many nonprofits exist to improve the lives of women, children and other disadvantaged groups. For me, this is exactly why it's so important to have women at the table where decisions are being made. Similarly, having a board that includes at least some representation of the people the organization serves can be really powerful. At Athena, I work with nonprofits of varying sizes - rather than entering into a binary gender debate, I believe we need to focus on fostering collaboration and inclusivity to drive meaningful change. So how do we empower more women to ascend the career ladder to executive roles in larger nonprofits, while encouraging men to address the issues affecting their direct communities?

What better way to spend International Women's Day than at this event exploring 🌍 Climate Change and Gender 🌍? You will hear from incredibly impressive women working in different ways to address climate change, including: ▶ Natalia Dorfman CEO and Co-founder of carbon insurer Kita ▶ Ekhosuehi Iyahen, Secretary General of the Insurance Development Forum which uses insurance and risk management tools to build greater resilience and protection for vulnerable people around the world ▶ Flynn Lebus, Social Impact Director at AXA XL ▶ Julie Luanco, Associate director in climate and nature-related liability at Howden ▶ and, last but certainly not least, Lucia Williams, Senior Associate in climate risk and arbitration at Clyde & Co Please sign up using the link below and do reach out if you have any questions! #internationalwomensday #climatechange #womeninclimate #femaleleadership #femaleentrepreneurs #genderequality

More women work in nonprofits; so why do men end up leading them? This is the title of a necessary article that Harvard Business Review just put out. It is easy to see that the nonprofit and NGO workspace - at least in Europe and the USA - is heavily women-dominated. And anecdotally, I have watched the manager and leadership ranks becoming more populated by women over the last 10 years or so. But -- also anecdotally -- I noticed how the large CSOs tend to be an exception to this trend. This important article, by Cathleen Clerkin, PhD at Candid, the US data clearing house (among others) for nonprofits, offers us the numbers. These indicate that my gut-sense was right. More work to be done, US civil society! This is not right - and not aligned with our espoused norms. https://lnkd.in/eYw_EYQN. hashtag #genderatwork #nonprofits

More women work in nonprofits; so why do men end up leading them? This is the title of a much needed article that Harvard Business Review just put out. It is easy to see that the nonprofit and NGO workspace - at least in Europe and the USA - is heavily women-dominated. And anecdotally, I have watched the manager and leadership ranks becoming more populated by women over the last 10 years or so. But -- also anecdotally -- I noticed how the large CSOs tend to be an exception to this trend. This important article, by Cathleen Clerkin, PhD at Candid, the US data clearing house (among others) for nonprofits, offers us the numbers. These indicate that my gut-sense was right. More work to be done, US civil society! This is not right - and not aligned with our espoused norms. https://lnkd.in/eYw_EYQN. #genderatwork #nonprofits

Many nonprofits exist to improve the lives of women, children and other disadvantaged groups. For me, this is exactly why it's so important to have women at the table where decisions are being made. Similarly, having a board that includes at least some representation of the people the organization serves can be really powerful. At Athena, I work with nonprofits of varying sizes - rather than entering into a binary gender debate, I believe we need to focus on fostering collaboration and inclusivity to drive meaningful change. So how do we empower more women to ascend the career ladder to executive roles in larger nonprofits, while encouraging men to address the issues affecting their direct communities?

Our CEO, Jennifer Chenard did a fantastic job on Fox 2 Detroit with Erica Francis sharing our foundation’s mission and launching our fundraising campaign! Are you interested in helping our foundation? There are two ways to help: 1. Join our first-ever fundraising campaign by texting SHESHINES to 53555! Just $10 provides a work essentials kit. 2. We’re always on the lookout for passionate volunteers! Please read the information below to learn more about our foundation before you decide to help. Who is She Shines Foundation? She Shines Foundation is a vibrant 501(c)(3) organization based in Michigan, passionately dedicated to empowering women and girls. We believe every woman has the potential to shine brightly, and we’re here to provide the support and tools they need to light up their paths to success. Why did we start this? We founded She Shines to tackle the unique challenges women face in the workplace. Even with strides in gender equality, obstacles remain. One often-overlooked game-changer? Clothing. The right outfit can boost a woman’s confidence, enhance self-esteem, and positively impact how others perceive her. We’re here to harness that power and help women step into their roles with confidence. What do we do? Through our referral program, She Shines partners with nonprofits across the U.S. to provide new clothing to women and teenage girls entering or re-entering the workforce. But we don’t stop there—we also offer support with job applications, resume building, and navigating crucial workplace conversations. We’re your cheerleaders, combining professional development with confidence-building strategies to help women shine in every aspect of their careers. #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #buildingconfidence #sheshinesfoundation #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #empoweringwomen #resilience #selfconfidence #dreambig #supportwomen #supportnonprofits #michigannonprofit #nonprofitfundraising #empowerment #keepgoing #Resilience

Happy International Women's Day! I sometimes take it for granted that I work for a company not only owned by a woman but full of amazing women in roles across the business... and our gender pay gap is smaller than most businesses in our size and sector! I'm envisioning a future where it is the norm that businesses pay women the same as men but let's not stop there... How great would it be if all organisations offered flexible working policies that shifted the burden of unpaid domestic work away from women and shared it equally between genders? That would be truly transformational! https://lnkd.in/eUyFJ5em #betterbusiness #iwd

"Set your own agenda, or someone else will set it for you," says Melinda French Gates in this NYT op-ed about her next chapter - $1Bn for women and families. I'm so inspired by this powerful statement and commitment to women! 🎉 🎉 🎉 Not only is Melinda directly supporting organizations and programs for women, but she's also funding other women to invest in women - by giving several a $20 million dollar fund to grant out. 🤩 This backing of women to invest is not a new model in the philanthropy or venture ecosystems, but it is an underutilized one with significant potential. And this large commitment is shining a much-needed spotlight on it. 🔦 At Grapevine, we know that when women give, they tend to give to support women and girls. This is the most selected cause area of focus across all of our 1,100+ Giving Circle & Community Fund groups and their 70K+ individual members. 💕 I hope this is just the initial step of a much larger commitment from Melinda to back more women supporting women. From seeding many more women-directed funds, to seeding and matching donations from women-driven Giving Circles, Community Funds, and more. 🚀 This will help fuel the work of these women and amplify their impact, which often goes far beyond just giving, to include volunteering, advocating, and serving critical and underfunded organizations in their local communities. 🔥 And as Melinda said: "Decades of research on economics, well-being and governance make it clear that investing in women and girls benefits everyone." If you care about making an impact, this is a model to explore. 🤓 We're with you Melinda! And we're excited to see you, and the others that you inspire, continue to lean into innovative methods and channels to invest in women who are investing in women & girls in their communities, all across the country! ✨ #GivingCircles #GrapevineGiving #CommunityFunds #Philanthropy #Women

Investing in women and gender-diverse people is something we actively do every day at GOOD TO BE GOOD. Not only is it our nonprofit mandate, but we also believe it is a vital long-term solution that benefits everyone. (We’re all interconnected!) Thanks to the support and allyship from partners like Co-operators, one of the ways we invest in our priority communities is by promoting experiences and spaces for them to engage in economic capacity building. With efforts like our “Change Make-Her program,” we know that when women and gender-diverse people with intersecting identities have access to inclusive training, mentorship, opportunities, and supports, they are empowered to build the thriving lives they deserve. It’s not rocket science: invest in all women, invest in our collective liberation.