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In the Washington metropolitan region, nearly half a million women and girls are living in or near poverty. We all have a stake in building the economic security of our region’s women and girls. The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize our community and provide solutions to eliminate the persistent barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security.

Phyllis will lead with purpose and passion!

I’m so thrilled to welcome Phyllis as the next leader of The Women’s Foundation! Phyllis and I share a number of common grounds, from

Voice and Vision Forums inspire discussion, direction.

As The Women’s Foundation’s Stepping Stones Phase 2: Voice and Vision forums come to an end, many wonderful, enlightening thoughts on the future of

Giving thanks by giving, or, some Thanksgiving reading recs.

On this final day before the Thanksgiving holiday, it seems appropriate to look at ways to give thanks by, well, giving. Buddha says, "Wise

Impact of funding for women goes far beyond fairness.

Abby Disney, president and co-founder of the Daphne Foundation, spoke today on NPR’s Tell Me More about the power of women to move communities

Women Moving Millions: What giving a million gave me in return.

Today marks a huge day in women’s philanthropy—the official launch of the National Women Moving Millions campaign. This campaign is the first time that

The mighty hearts of Washington 100 profiled in Capitol File!

Mighty hearts indeed. The title Capitol File chose for their November profile on the launch of Washington 100 couldn’t be more a propos. Washington

Women's philanthropy: Steppin' up to social change, together.

On Wednesday, the day our challenge grant closed more than $25K over our goal, I couldn’t help but notice the serendipity when I saw

Leadership Luncheon '07 raises $1 million! We did it!

Well, I just came out of a wrap-up meeting of the Development Committee about our fantastic Leadership Luncheon. Who would have believed it was

Leadership Luncheon '07: The Power of Giving Together is catching!

People everywhere are joining the powerful wave of philanthropy that is The Women’s Foundation. Our community was challenged at the 2007 Leadership Luncheon to

Leadership Luncheon '07: A behind the scenes take on transformation.

Putting on a luncheon for 1,500 people isn’t easy. As the event gets closer and closer, one finds oneself so mired in the millions