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Black women and gender-expansive leaders continue to be at the forefront of innovation, movement-building, bold leadership, and strategy across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and the county. Yet at the same time, Black women leaders are operating in unprecedented times with mounting barriers and challenges to their leadership – driven by systemic inequities deeply embedded in sectors and systems.
Prompted by the ongoing national dialogue around Black women’s leadership and the unsettling stories about the sector’s failure to adequately support Black women as they lead across the city and surrounding counties, the Washington Area Women’s Foundation stepped in to fill this gap and bolster the leadership of Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders in the region.
The Black Women and Gender-Expansive Leadership Project is seeking an expert consultant to co-develop and facilitate a transformative board governance training series focused on supporting Black women and gender-expansive leaders in the nonprofit sector.
If you have experience supporting boards in leadership and governance, developing and facilitating racial and gender equity training, and are passionate about empowering Black women and gender-expansive leaders, we invite you to submit your proposal.
We believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. That’s why we’re committed to identifying and disseminating existing resources to uplift and support leaders like you!
Our curated database of resources covers a wide spectrum of categories tailored specifically to the needs of Black women and gender-expansive individuals. From spaces conducive to growth to enriching reads, from business tools to comprehensive training and development programs, we’ve got you covered. And because we understand the importance of holistic well-being, we’ve included wellness resources designed specifically for you.
We believe that creating a more equitable and inclusive future for Black women and gender-expansive leaders in our community is a collective effort. Join us by becoming an early investor in this initiative.
Your support will allow us to implement the solutions outlined in this report and contribute to building the infrastructure and support needed for their success.
To donate by check or money order, our mailing address is:
Washington Area Women’s Foundation
712 H Street NE, Suite 1099
Washington, DC 20002
Tax ID: 52-2028612
Questions? Please contact us at info@wawf.org.
Use your voice and influence to help us raise awareness about and advocate for this new initiative. Download and share our report and resource database on social media and within your networks to help foster community engagement. Your voice can be a powerful force for change.
Questions? Please contact us at info@wawf.org.
For all media inquiries, please contact:
Sarah Weatherby
Director of Communications
Washington Area Women’s Foundation mobilizes our community to ensure that economically vulnerable women and girls of color in the Washington, D.C. region have the resources they need to thrive. Since 1998, The Women’s Foundation has worked to transform the lives of women and girls in our region and across the world.
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