February 27, 2023 For This Funder Collaborative, the Road Back to Abortion Access Leads Through the States February 27, 2023/ Connie Matthiessen The 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.Read More
November 22, 2022 How Long-Term Support for Community Groups Can Help Break Cycles of Intergenerational Trauma November 22, 2022/ Anita Bhatia and Kavita Mehra, Guest Contributors 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. Read More
October 18, 2022 Should Philanthropy Be Paying More Attention to Struggling Men and Boys? October 18, 2022/ Philip Rojc Even as men continue to dominate society at the top, many are falling through the cracks, with sad and disturbing consequences. Can funders make a difference? Read More
March 16, 2022 A Big Gift to Barnard College Highlights Need and Opportunity to Support Women in STEM March 16, 2022/ Paul Karon A $55 million donation to Barnard College, the largest in the school's history, will fund expansion of science facilities at the elite institution. Can Barnard’s success be replicated elsewhere to support women in STEM?Read More
July 07, 2020 How Two Philanthropic Powerhouses Are Teaming Up to Advance Gender Equality July 07, 2020/ Julia Travers A new $30 million grant contest declares that “Equality Can’t Wait.” What’s driving Melinda Gates and Mackenzie Bezos to push for accelerated progress on gender equality in the U.S., and what are they looking for in applicants?Read More
April 28, 2020 Women Face Amplified Risks in the Pandemic. Funders Are Responding April 28, 2020/ Julia Travers 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. Read More
March 25, 2019 When Men Are Advocates: An Energy Giant Funds Training in Gender Equity March 25, 2019/ Julia Travers More funders are getting behind the idea that men need to champion and support gender equity. A recent grant from the Chevron Corp. will fund a top nonprofit’s growing work to engage “men as change agents” in the workplace.Read More