Dear Colleagues,
As we approach our 40th anniversary, we continue to be committed to our purpose around participatory philanthropy that addresses racial and gender inequalities. Given the ever-mounting authoritarianism in the United States and around the world, the Women’s Funding Network is mindful of how we engage in data sharing with our members.
As the Feminist Philanthropy Researcher at WFN, I’m honored to be in community with global organizations that are committed to advancing gender equity. My research approach is centered in a reciprocal, community-based lens. Data sharing, whether about outreach, finances, or grantees, is a collaborative relationship rooted in trust. At WFN, this approach is at the core of our ethos as a global organization.
While we hope to learn more about our members’ programs, we also hope to learn how we can be of service to them. Our interest lies in ensuring that members continue to see value in the Women’s Funding Network and trust that we enact an equity-centered approach to our work.
With that said, I am excited to continue the legacy of feminist philanthropy that supports gender equity movements and hope that you share that excitement and support of our member organizations.
Sincerely,
Parker E. Foster
Women’s Funding Network
Feminist Philanthropy Researcher