Dear Colleagues,
As we begin a new year, I want to first thank the members who have already renewed their WFN membership for 2026. Your continued commitment to gender equity makes this community possible and exemplifies the power of feminist philanthropy to move resources, influence, and change where it matters most. I also want to take a moment to thank our partners and the many advocates in our community who work tirelessly each day for gender justice.
Over the past three and a half months, it has been a privilege to get to know this extraordinary community. I am grateful for the opportunity to listen and learn, and I look forward to continuing this journey together. My goal remains to ensure that every member feels supported, connected, and empowered through their engagement with WFN.
In the months ahead, I will continue reaching out to better understand your priorities, challenges, aspirations, and to hear more about how WFN can best support your work and our shared impact. This year brings exciting opportunities to deepen connection, learning, and collaboration across the network, including:
- In-person and virtual events, including monthly webinars and an in-person regional convening for members
- Relaunching our member-only peer learning communities for honest exchange and collective problem-solving
- Organizing a WFN delegation to Women Deliver 2026
- Collaborative initiatives like the Just Rise Fund and DataWoven
- Opportunities to elevate your work through our newsletter and social media, and newly launched Member Spotlight campaign
- Tools and training to maximize DataWoven
For our members that have not yet renewed, I hope you will do so by January 31. Renewal ensures you stay connected to a powerful global network advancing gender justice together.
To learn more about what WFN members valued in 2025 and what to expect this year, click here. If you are not yet a member, we warmly welcome you to join us. Learn more here or contact me with any questions.
Being part of WFN is a powerful reminder of what is possible when we work together toward shared goals. I am grateful to be building this future alongside you.
In solidarity,
Julie Montgomery
Women’s Funding Network
Director of Membership Strategy & Engagement