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We’re excited to announce the launch of our report with @BridgespanGroup, “#LightingTheWay: a Report for Philanthropy on the Power & Promise of Feminist Movements”. The report offers ideas for philanthropists seeking transformative change. Read here: weshakethetable.org/report
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"Daring progressive individuals should invest resources into people who can shift our communities and societies to be better, more accepting & welcoming environments." @leilahessini & @angelikaarutyun call for bold new investments in feminist mvmts. ipsnews.net/2022/08/accelera…
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Feminist movements "are holistic, and they're intersectional. And that means that we can really drive change for everybody." So much wisdom from our board co-chair @TheoSowa packed into one piece. Check it out and share! @Weshakethtable allafrica.com/stories/202205…
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1 Jul 2022
We are excited to share that the first dedicated grant for feminist tech activism in the Larger World is OPEN! 📢 The “Seed, Grow and Sustain” 🌱grant is open to support your work & communities Apply before August 1st 🗓 More info: numun.fund/apply #FeministTech Pls RT
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This week, we spoke to @vanessapdaniel about feminist philanthropy, movement building and her work as an organizer. Check out this thread for highlights from the conversation 🧵⬇️ #LightingTheWay #FundFeministMovements
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1⃣ Where do you see the greatest needs in your community? #LightingTheWay #FundFeministMovements #FundEquality
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28 Jun 2022
The very brilliant @vanessapdaniel sharing her insights on feminist philanthropy and movement building. Essential reading
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Check out the report for how Feminist movements are #lightingtheway & how to fund them. @Weshakethtable & @BridgespanGroup. 👉 bit.ly/3tRoi48

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ICYMI: Check out this month's What We’re Reading on the power and necessity of funding feminist, LGBTI, and climate justice movements. Featuring reports by @Weshakethtable @BridgespanGroup @GPP_Updates @grassrootsfund. equalityfund.ca/news-release…
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✅"Fund this kind of work wherever it exists, recognizing that while it is highly concentrated among women of color and trans and non-binary people of color, not all people who identify this way are necessarily doing this kind of work. Be careful not to tokenize or essentialize"
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✅"One of my favorite things is that lightbulb moment when someone realizes for the first time that they have the power to transform the systems that impact their life. Once that lightbulb is on, it’s hard to turn it off; to unknow the exciting possibilities it illuminates."
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We are hiring! If you are passionate about championing women’s rights and gender equality and have a strong background in operational and relationship management, we encourage you to apply to become our new Coordinator, Investment Program. Move with us! equalityfund.bamboohr.com/jo…
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24 Jun 2022
Brilliance and power as always from co-conspirator @Virisila ✨✨✨
Over the week, we spoke to @Virisila of @UAF_AnP about feminist philanthropy and her work in resource mobilization and movement building. Check out this thread for highlights from the conversation 🧵⬇️ #LightingTheWay #FundFeministMovements
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Inspiring interview with @Virisila from the @UAF_AnP about the role feminist philanthropy plays in supporting the sustainability of feminist movements! Check out @Weshakethtable for more!
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✅“Building and moving resources with politics and care. This means how we pay attention to what, how and who of our resourcing.” #LightingTheWay #FundFeministMovements #FundEquality
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These are challenging times. Yet movements 👣 and their collective action ✊🏾 has always sustained us. Here are 4️⃣ instances from around the world 🌐 in the past one month that gave us #hope ⚡️ (1/5) #mondaythoughts
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