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Today is International Women's Day, and I'm celebrating all the incredible women who make our industry run! But as we celebrate how far we've come, let's not forget how much more there is to do. According to the American Association of University Women, "Women make up 75% of nonprofit employees." Unfortunately, "only 42% of nonprofit boards are led by women and only 22% of nonprofits are run by a woman Executive Director/CEO" (2018). That quote and more in this article from Candid about the state of gender equity in our industry: https://lnkd.in/euGAhM-F And while we're thinking equity, let's make sure we're thinking about equity in all its forms for everyone. If you need more reading on that, I always start with the amazing folks over at Community-Centric Fundraising: https://lnkd.in/e4AUeSs7

Women’s funds and foundations play a critical role in supporting women's well-being and gender justice movements. This 2022 landscape study by the Women's Funding Network, a global alliance of women’s foundations and gender justice funders, provides valuable insights into the makeup, needs and impact of women's funds. The report also provides recommendations for how other funders and sector partners can collaborate with women's funds/foundations to advance social issues: 1. Resource women’s funds as primary and essential collaborators when developing strategies to tackle economy, climate, education, and crisis response issues. Women's funds bring a gender-based perspective that includes grappling with equity and power across marginalized identities. 2. Uplift women’s funds to build a diverse leadership pipeline within philanthropy. Women’s funds are the fastest growing network of women of color leaders within philanthropy. Read the full list of recommendations and other findings here: https://zurl.co/uyKj #WomensHistoryMonth

In light of the the recent outcome in the Fearless Fund case, I am curious about the conversations surrounding funding organizations serving BIPOC communities, women/girls, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Share your thoughts on navigating this landscape. #DiversityandInclusion #Equity #Funding #BIPOC #LGBTQIA+ #WomenEmpowerment

💡 Is Melinda French Gates about to shake up global philanthropy? 💡 💸 With a $1Billion commitment to philanthropy to support women & girls over the next two years, Melinda is not just donating; she's launching a revolution aimed at economic empowerment, political stability, and health transformation for women and girls. 🌎 Melinda’s strategic vision, advocacy, and compassion position her as a global force for transformative change. 🚺 Empowering women isn’t merely beneficial; it’s crucial for a thriving, equitable world. Melinda’s initiatives don’t just fill critical funding gaps; they challenge societal norms and drive systemic change. 💭 Could this be the wake-up call the world needs to finally prioritise gender equality? 🗣️ "Investing in women and girls benefits everyone." — Melinda Gates Dive into the infographic below to discover how one woman's vision is creating waves of change globally and decide for yourself if Melinda's approach is the future of philanthropy ⬇️ #femaleleadership #philanthropy #genderequality #MelindaGates

Explore a powerful perspective on the untapped potential within the nonprofit sector! The article "By Overlooking Women, Nonprofits Are Leaving Billions on the Table" reveals how nonprofits can unlock significant value by addressing gender disparities. Discover why embracing women's leadership and perspectives is crucial for maximizing impact and resources. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e5ic_AzJ

International Women's Day is about investing in and including women. When we invest in women, we create a better world. A woman multiplies the impact of an investment made in her by extending benefits to the world around her, creating a better life for her family and building stronger communities. It is reassuring to see that more and more women are financially empowered, independent and included, but there is still work to be done to close the gaps that exist today. That's why I'm proud that with the help of the RBC Foundation, our Midland branch supported Huronia Transition Homes Operations Grow program with a $2,500 donation. Operation Grow is a social enterprise that is innovative, intersectional, accessible, and evidence-based, addressing issues such as social isolation, food insecurity and poverty, identified by women in our community who have experienced violence. Help forge an inclusive world by investing in women and accelerating the progress. After all, gender equality is one of the most effective ways to build healthier, more prosperous, and more inclusive communities. #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay

I discussed with Ellan Dineen and the team from the Luxembourg Stock Exchange the work that Pro Mujer is doing in Latin America. The conversation took place in the context of the announcement of a major milestone: our gender bond issued in Argentina is now listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange! We talked about promoting the use and creation of innovative financial tools in the markets to support social organizations become more sustainable while advancing towards gender equality and social impact. If you want to learn more about this, check out the article 👇 https://lnkd.in/d63aT4RA

Episode six of Practical Philanthropy hones in on gender: our Head of Impact, Lyn Tomlinson, interviews Rebecca Gill from ROSA, a grant-making organisation focused on charities for women and girls. Together, they shed light on the challenges faced by women, from maternal health to equal pay. With less than 2% of grants going to female-led organisations, the conversation highlights the need for further funding and the potential for philanthropic giving and collaboration to accelerate progress towards gender equality. Listen to the podcast for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eC_Z58_h When investing, your capital is at risk. #Philanthropy #GenderEquality #EmpowerWomen #WealthManagement Rosa, the UK Fund for Women and Girls

#CSW68 is off to a great start with an invigorating discussion on resourcing feminist futures and a fiery line up of youth organizers and feminist funders. The stories shared by youth organizers on funding practices that reinforce oppressive power structures and hinder our ability to get work done is one we’re very familiar with. It was also really important to see funders share the ways they are bypassing these structures to make sure funds get into the hands of girls and youth-led organizations. The risks in the environments we work with, especially in the Global South, demands care and transformative funding practices. From the point of designing funds to the disbursing stage, funders should aim for radical feminist practices that may go against the funding frameworks they are used to but ensures the work gets done. Purposeful Fòs Feminista Equality Fund Global Fund for Women #FeministFutures #Feministfunding #CSW2024 #GenderEquality #FundWomen #GenderJustice #Youthled

In case anyone is questioning IWD. Until there is global equality then it’s a critical day to highlight legislative changes needed from paygaps to violence against women. So do one thing today, read an article or hear a story or donate to one of many organisations trying to make the change. https://lnkd.in/e2DySaiJ. #InvestInWomen