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International Museum of Women Seeks Development Associate

The International Museum of Women’s mission is to value the lives of women around the world. The Museum amplifies the voices of women worldwide through history, the arts and cultural exhibits and programs that educate, create dialogue, build community and inspire action. With its commitment to cultural change, the Museum advances the human right to gender equity worldwide.

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International Museum of Women (Associate Member)

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International Museum of Women
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Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania

The Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania (WGF) is an independent community-based foundation serving eleven counties in Southwest Pennsylvania. Our mission is to achieve equity for women and girls in the region.

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Online Activism

Women's Funding Network envisions a world where all women and girls can realize their full potential without the obstacles of gender inequality. Our online actions area mobilizes you to act in support of women worldwide.

Help us build a better world for women by taking part in our latest actions: U.S. | Global

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WESC Wake Up Wednesday Call

 

Members of the Women’s Economic Security Campaign will provide an overview of the recently released report Aiming Higher: Removing Barriers to Education, Training and Jobs for Low-Income Women, highlight new advocacy and engagement tools, and talk together about strategies being utilized by women’s funds to increase awareness of and investment in efforts to improve economic security for low-income women.

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Report: Minnesota Women Still Earn Less Than Men With the Same Jobs

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Rupa Shenoy
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Minnesota Public Radio
06/17/2010

Minnesota Public Radio: A new report by the Women's Foundation of Minnesota shows wide disparities for women when it comes to income, leadership positions, economic status, and health.

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Basic Needs Too Costly for Many

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Gary Pettus
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Clarion-Ledger
06/17/2010

Clarion-Ledger: Women in Construction -- funded in part by Women's Fund of Mississippi -- is helping to build economic security for families in Mississippi.

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Report: Minn. Women Continue to Be Shortchanged

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Jean Hopfensperger
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
06/17/2010

Minneapolis Star Tribune: A report released by the Women's Foundation of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute's Center on Women & Public Policy looks at how women and girls are faring in the state.

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Kellogg Foundation Awards $3 Million to Women's Funding Network

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Philanthropy News Digest -- Foundation Center
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Philanthropy News Digest
06/16/2010

Philanthropy News Digest: The San Francisco-based Women's Funding Network has announced a $3 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to expand its Investment, Influence, and Impact initiative.

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Women's Funding Network Receives Kellogg Grant

Women’s Funding Network Receives $3 Million Grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to Expand Collaborative Work Improving Women’s and Children’s Lives

SAN FRANCISCO (June 14, 2010) – In recognition of the important roles women play in strengthening families and communities, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on June 14 provided Women’s Funding Network with a $3 million grant to expand programs that ensure all single-women heads of household and vulnerable children have economic security and opportunities to thrive.

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June 14, 2010 - 9:am
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