Network News: May 2011

Thank you for making The Power of Global Networks in Brooklyn, New York a huge success! Over 500 women's fund leaders and activists from around the world made this our highest attended conference to date. Find resources, photos and more from The Power of Global Networks on our 2011 Conference page. Relive and share your experience by checking out our conference photos.

 

Save the Date: We can't wait to see you next year in Los Angeles!
May 3-5, 2012
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Los Angeles, California, USA

At conference, many members expressed interest in joining a listserv by staff role (Programs, Development, Finance and Communications). In response, we are launching a development staff listserv pilot in June. To ensure that this service is sustainable, systematized and successful the pilot will focus on testing procedures, protocols and best practices. We will then expand this service to more groups by staff role in 2011. If you have questions or would like to join the development staff listserv, please contact Nicole Regalado.

We are happy to announce that the membership of Women's Funding Network has elected first and second-term board members for 2011-2014. A warm welcome to the newest member of the Board, Alandra L. Washington, Deputy Director for the Family Economic Security and Education and Learning teams at the W.K. Kellogg foundation. Learn more about Alandra here.
 

The Board will also be welcoming back second-term members Jim Bildner, Founder & Chairman of Literary Ventures Fund and Partner of New Horizons; Sally Crane, Founder of Women's Fund of Central Ohio; Judy Patrick, President & CEO of The Women's Foundation of California; Janet Riccio, Executive VP of Omnicom Group, Inc. and Shalini Nataraj, VP Programs at Global Fund for Women.

Kelly Dawson, Project Manager, has been an invaluable asset to our team for the past five and a half years and will be missed by everyone she has worked with during her time at Women's Funding Network. Kelly held various roles throughout her tenure, most importantly managing all logistics for our annual conferences since 2008. Kelly's skills no doubt impress her new employers at the California College of the Arts where she is now the Advancement Events Manager.
 

Kelly did an amazing job of transitioning into her new position at the CCA while also planning and executing the 2011 Conference in Brooklyn. With record attendance, it was an appropriate sendoff as Kelly was in large part responsible for much of the success. We wish Kelly the best in her new endeavor!
 

Amy Zucchero, who was also a driving force behind the scenes of the 2011 conference, recently accepted a senior level management position with Miss Representation -- a documentary and national campaign to highlight the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence; challenge the limited and often disparaging portrayal of women in the media; and, drive policy change to eradicate sexism in the media and redefine cultural perceptions of women and power. Amy will be responsible for developing and executing campaign activities as well as partnership strategies. Congratulations Amy!

"I, too, am a philanthropist!" Evoking the spirit of change-making forebearers, the Black Women Donors' Action Group (BWDAG) broadcast its mantra to inspire and mobilize Black women on April 6 during our annual conference. Members of BWDAG participated in a day of workshops and panel discussions, which focused on philanthropy among Black women and the nuances of giving in the Black community. Read more on BlackGivesBack, a premier blog for Black philanthropy.
 

The next BWDAG gathering will be held on August 10 in Minneapolis, Minnesota in conjunction with the PAWAS, Pan-African Women's Action Summit.

For more information, visit the BWDAG page on our website or contact Shaune Zunzanyika, Program Officer at (415) 441-0706.

The Women Moving Millions Campaign has just hit the $200 million mark! Congratulations, Boston Women's Fund on your latest gift. 

Look out for our next webinar - topic details to follow shortly. Do you have a topic you want discussed? Let us know! Our goal is to be a resource for you, so we are excited to bring you fund leaders and industry experts to discuss questions you find useful in developing your fund's campaign!

We welcome and encourage your thoughts, feedback and ideas on how Phase II can be most beneficial for you. We aim to create visibility and awareness around women's funds, to give voice to donors and to grantees, to share inspiration and stories on what makes women give at a million dollar level to women and girls, and how these resources get leveraged on the ground level.

Please contact Kendra Steiner, at (415) 441-0706 or via e-mail to learn more about the Women Moving Millions Campaign or about donor retreats.

To learn about the Women Moving Millions Donor Community and future peer-to-peer donor cultivation events, please contact the WMM Office at (212) 337-3332.

Not getting WMM emails?  Let Kendra know if you'd like to be added to the WMM email list to receive updates on webinars and other ways to help develop your WMM campaign.

With Chris' departure, we want to honor her legacy by lifting up the value of shared leadership and engaging our membership during this transition process. If you are an executive director, please join us for the following Open Sessions With Board Chair Ana Oliveira. These calls are an opportunity to discuss any concerns, questions or feedback you might have during this time of transition.

• Friday, May 20, 12:30 p.m. PST/ 3:30 p.m. EST
• Friday, June 24, 12:00 p.m. PST/ 3:00 p.m. EST

You will need a call-in number and conference ID to join the call:

Call-In Numbers:

• If you are based in the U.S. call: 1-877-860-3058
• If you are based outside of the U.S., click here for call-in numbers by country

Conference ID:

• 415-400-2245

If you do not see your country listed, refer to this document for additional options on how to join the call. 

Contact Elizabeth Ramirez for more information.

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is co-hosting an interactive briefing about the emerging framework of Disability Justice as central to the success of our broader social justice movements on Thursday, May 12 11 am - 12 pm PST / 2 pm- 3 pm EST. No longer accepting disability within a framework of "individual" struggle, Disability Justice activists address disability within a broader social context that includes race, class, and sexuality.

 

Speakers: Patty Berne, co-founder and director of Sins Invalid; Stacey Milbern, community outreach director at National Youth Leadership Network and Lisa Weiner-Mahfuz, co-founder of Intersections/ Intersecciones Consulting.

Register here and contact moderator Zak Sinclair of Aepoch Fund for more information.

How will pending legislation affect the future of the Community Reinvestment Act? What innovations in credit scoring can help us reach more low-income borrowers? And how do savings product innovations benefit financial institutions, microfinance institutions, and depositors?
 

 

You are invited to explore the answers to these questions at the 2011 Microfinance USA Conference in New York on May 23-24. Join the conversation with expert practitioners, top investors, and frontline researchers. Network with colleagues and meet the inspiring small business owners Microfinance USA is helping to succeed. Learn more and register here.

Is your fund new to Women's Funding Network? Are you a longtime member but have new staff that are not familiar with Women's Funding Network? Do you want to know what services are available in 2011? Then join us on Wednesday, May 25, 10:00-11:00 a.m. PST/1:00-2:00 p.m. EST to learn more about Women's Funding Network and this year's core services and special programs! Questions? Contact Nicole Regalado for more information. Register here for the event.
 

As most of you know, we usually host an annual membership meeting at the conference where we share the results of our financial audit and talk about the growth of the Network. This year we are going virtual!. We encourage you to register for one of the following membership meetings. Please contact Nicole Regalado, Network Relations Manager if you have any questions.

 

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
9:00am PST/ 12:00pm EST - 10:00am PST/ 1:00pm EST
Register here

 

Tuesday, July 12, 2011
9:00am PST/ 12:00pm EST - 10:00am PST/ 1:00pm EST
Register here
 

Find events you can support and attend by visiting our Events Page.
 

Go to our Jobs Page to see the latest job openings at women's funds.