Women's Foundation Updates
Announcing a New California Funder Collaborative to Advance Gender Justice
(This op-ed appeared in Philanthropy California on January 15, 2019) by Surina Khan and Lucia Corral Peña “Politics is where […]
The Women’s Foundation of California welcomes new board members, Senator Holly Mitchell and C.M. Samala!
Sate Senator Holly J. Mitchell and C.M. Samala join WFC’s Board of Directors
Introducing Our New Grant Partners
October 15, 2018 Written by Rhiannon Rossi, WFC Program Officer This year the Women’s Foundation of California launched the Community […]
Transforming the Halls of Power, WPI-State Class of 2018
It’s been a pretty exciting year for the 30 community leaders who make up our Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) – […]
Governor Brown Vetoes Campus Abortion Bill
September 30, 2018 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, Governor Jerry Brown vetoed first of its kind legislation that would have required […]
Add your name in thanking Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
On September 27th, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In a 17 minute testimonial, Dr. Blasey […]
Grant Partner Spotlight: CA Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative
August 10, 2018 Writtern by WFC Staff Transformation. Collaboration. Trust. Flexibility. Learning. Intersectionality. Well-being. Justice. Community. These are the nine […]
Congratulations to WPI-State Class of 2018
July 31, 2018 Written by Surina Khan, CEO Women’s Foundation of California ***Below is the keynote address given by Surina […]
We Will Not Give Up! WFC Response to Recent Supreme Court Decisions
June 28, 2018 Written by Surina Khan, CEO Women’s Foundation of California Outrage. Fear. Paralysis. The past 18 months have […]
Coming Together to Support Public Policy Through Philanthropy
This month nine philanthropists and funders from across the state came together to learn how they can support policy advocacy […]
Watch now! Women’s Policy Institute Criminal Justice Team Introduced on Senate Floor
Earlier this month, May 14th, the California Senate passed Senate Bill 1393, authored by Senators Holly Mitchell and Ricardo […]
Investing in Gender and Racial Justice Builds the Power We Need
April 24, 2018 Written by Rhiannon Rossi, Program Officer, Women’s Foundation of California Here at the Women’s Foundation of California […]
Changing Policy at the Local Level: WPI-Local 2017-2018
April 24, 2018 Written by Elizabeth Ayala, Senior Program Associate, Women’s Foundation of CA “The Women’s Policy Institute has changed […]
In the #MeToo Era, Here’s What Philanthropy Can Learn From Women’s Foundations
by Kiersten Marek This article appeared in Inside Philanthropy, March 14, 2018 The #MeToo movement is challenging power structures that […]
Remembering Nancy McFadden
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Nancy McFadden, Chief of Staff to Governor Jerry Brown. Nancy served the […]
Strengthening Philanthropy’s Role in the Resistance
(This op-ed appeared in the Philanthropy News Digest on February 8, 2018) By Senator Holly Mitchel (D-30th District) and Surina […]
A Major Victory in California!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. January 29,2018 – Today the California State Senate made history by approving the College Student Right to Access Act! […]
Two-Thirds of California Voters Say Students Should Have Access to the Abortion Pill on Campus
Two-Thirds of California Voters Say Students Should Have Access to the Abortion Pill on Campus Supported by seven in ten […]
#WeBelieveSurvivors
September 26, 2018 A statement from the Women’s Foundation of CA Tomorrow, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford will testify before the […]