News

You’ll find our latest news releases, fact sheets and publications below. You can also access our news release archive and contact one of our communications staffers.

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January 15, 2009 | News

South China Morning Post Article: Linda To Kit-lai and Angie Tse Tak-oi's cheery faces belie the daunting challenges ahead for their organisation, Her Fund.

January 14, 2009 | News

Women's eNews Commentary: As Obama takes a stimulus plan to Congress as his first act in office, Judy Patrick and Surina Khan spotlight reforms that would help low-wage female workers provide for their families.

January 13, 2009 | News

Huffingtonpost.com: In choosing the cover for this special Inaugural issue, Ms. wanted to capture both the national and feminist mood of high expectations and hope as the 44th President of the United States takes the oath of office.

January 13, 2009 | News

Huffingtonpost.com: We are calling on you to be the President who ushers in the time of women. We welcome, with hope and anticipation, your shared commitment to this vision.

January 11, 2009 | News

Memphis Commercial Appeal Letter: Dear Michelle, The election of your husband, Barack Obama, as President empowers us to be the change we want to make. Throughout the campaign, both of you professed your commitment to help strengthen the American family. I look forward to working with you on that mission.

January 4, 2009 | News

SouthCoastToday.com: Long before women were breaking glass ceilings, they came together in knitting circles and garden clubs, quilting circles and book discussion groups to socialize and get things done. Today, some women are still quietly leveraging their power in what are being called "Giving Circles."

January 1, 2009 | News

Huffingtonpost.com: Jacki Zehner is a frequent media commentator on women’s success in the workplace, women and wealth, investing, and philanthropy. She is also a member of the Women's Funding Network Board.

December 31, 2008 | News

SouthCoastToday.com: Because of her many and enduring volunteer efforts and continued dedication to improving the lives of women and children throughout the region, Ms. Bascom has been named The Standard-Times 2008 Marion Woman of the Year.

December 28, 2008 | News

Women's eNews Feature: Profiles of seven outstanding leaders dedicated to improving women's lives: Amy Sananman, Maria Luisa Sanchez Fuentes, Christine Schuler Deschryver, Marilyn J. Smith, Susan Schiffer Stautberg, Johnnie Walker and Jacki Zehner.

December 28, 2008 | News

Women's eNews Feature: The one man and 20 women listed are dedicating their lives to improving the well-being of all women and girls.

December 28, 2008 | News

Change.org Women's Rights Blog Commentary: Women Moving Millions is treating women as the target market, not the niche market for political, corporate and charitable campaigns.

December 27, 2008 | News

PhilanTopic Blog Commentary: In the current economic climate, the story of Women Moving Millions is a source of hope to all who work in the nonprofit sector.

December 23, 2008 | News

Women's Media Center Commentary: Despite the gloomy economic reality, women’s wealth proportionately is increasing in the United States. The author tells how she and other women donors are creating a new model to use their funds to make a difference.

Philanthropy
December 3, 2008 | News

The Wall Street Journal: From running philanthropic organizations to clocking volunteer hours, women are leading the giving charge.

December 2, 2008 | News

World Pulse Feature: There are many ways to donate to the cause. But exactly how can you use your checkbook as a transformative tool for women worldwide?