Eight Questions for Bia Vieira, President and CEO of Women's Foundation California

Eight Questions for Bia Vieira, President and CEO of Women's Foundation California

Bia Vieira is the first Latina CEO to lead Women’s Foundation California. We connected with Vieira to learn about her experiences growing up in Brazil, her new role and vision at the foundation, and her thoughts on the sector.

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The 50th Anniversary Party That Wasn’t

The 50th Anniversary Party That Wasn’t

As we mark what should have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the fight for reproductive justice continues. Guest author Elizabeth Barajas-Román explains why women’s funds are so crucial right now.

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Ukraine Donations Go Further and Faster with Women’s Funds

Ukraine Donations Go Further and Faster with Women’s Funds

Women and girls in Ukraine will face the brunt of the war’s consequences. In this guest post, leaders from two women’s funding networks encourage donors to provide powerful support through women’s funds.

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A Look at How Impact 100 Chicago Empowers Women’s Philanthropy

A Look at How Impact 100 Chicago Empowers Women’s Philanthropy

There are over fifty chapters of Impact 100 across the country. Here’s a closer look at Impact 100 Chicago’s local giving and what it’s doing to empower women in the region.

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A New Push Looks to Help Women’s Funds Build Power From the Inside Out

A New Push Looks to Help Women’s Funds Build Power From the Inside Out

Women’s funds play a vital role in feminist and LGBTQ+ movements around the world, but many lack resources for organizational development. A group of foundations is hoping to change that with a new collaborative initiative.

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The Edge Walkers: How a Global Women’s Fund Sustains Grassroots Work

The Edge Walkers: How a Global Women’s Fund Sustains Grassroots Work

Around the globe, grassroots women’s organizations struggle to find adequate funding and build capacity. The MATCH International Women’s Fund is trying to change that, connecting small and fledgling organizations with hesitant funders.

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