Economy

Girl Scouts, Moms Learn Merits of Thrift in Financial Workshop

02/27/2010

The Kansas City Star: Nearly 150 girls and mothers attended “Making Cent$ in the City,” a one-day financial education workshop put on by the Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri.

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Aging Justice Policy Institute Part 2

Since 2003, the Women’s Policy Institute has trained nearly 200 women community and non-profit leaders from across the state of California in policy advocacy.

Aging Justice Policy Institute Part 1

Since 2003, the Women’s Policy Institute has trained nearly 200 women community and non-profit leaders from across the state of California in policy advocacy.

Volunteer at Our 2010 Conference in Denver

Share your time at one of the largest gatherings of women philanthropists and thought leaders! Join us in Denver April 22-24!

Whether you are a student, retiree, or professional, volunteering for our annual conference is a great opportunity to witness and be a part of a dynamic group of leaders in the women’s funding movement who are dedicated to securing global economic security for women and girls.

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Woman's Touch Helps Hedge Funds Retain Value

10/19/2009

The Guardian: Hedge funds run by women fall half as much during financial crisis as those managed by men, research shows.

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What Women Want Now

10/15/2009

TIME: The Rockefeller Foundation, in collaboration with TIME, conducted a landmark survey of gender issues in the United States. Is the battle of the sexes really over, and if so, did anyone win?

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Financial Stability for Birmingham Area Women Is New Goal for The Women's Fund

10/12/2009

The Birmingham News: Opening doors for women is the goal of The Women's Fund of Greater Birmingham, which supports efforts to teach saving, budgeting, retirement planning and entrepreneurial skills to women in the area.

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Investing in Women and Girls Benefits Area's Economy

09/08/2009

Arizona Daily Star: The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona's new report shows that investing in the women and girls of Southern Arizona can have a profound economic effect.

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Women's Work: A New Blueprint for Economic Recovery

Wednesday, July 29, from 10:30 am - 12 noon PST - conference call and webinar with some of the country’s leading experts on the economy, hosted by the Women's Foundation of California and the Global Fund for Women.

Women and girls make up the majority of the world's poor and are being disproportionately impacted by the current economic crisis. You will hear analysis and debate about how to inform policymaking to create lasting social change for women and girls, and be provided with a big-picture overview of the global economy and its impact on women from our panel of experts:

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