Women's Foundation Updates
Nation article calls attention to the ineffectiveness of the Maximum Family Grant
We’re pleased to see Dani McClain’s article in the Nation about SB 899 (Mitchell), a bill that one of our […]
Top 5 quotes from the California Budget Project’s conference on public policy
In the photo: Sylvia Allegretto On March 6, 2014, we attended a thought-provoking conference put on by our friends at […]
Investing in shared prosperity for Californians: Our 2014 public policy agenda
“We need to raise the bar in the state of California. We need to invest in the future prosperity of […]
Podcast: Judy and Theresa explain our unique leadership transition
After six years of leading the Foundation, Judy Patrick is stepping out of her role as President and CEO and […]
Giving Circles: A Recipe for Collective Learning, Strategic Philanthropy and Fun!
With our upcoming Giving Circle Network Conference on the horizon, we sat down with Gretchen Sandler, incoming chair of the […]
New Report Calls For Full Compliance With Law That Protects Pregnant Prisoners
On January 1, 2013, a new law went into effect protecting California’s pregnant prisoners. As a result of that law, […]
February 2014 Update on Our Women’s Policy Institute Fellows
Our eleventh class of fellows finds themselves at a midpoint in their fellowship. They’ve already attended two four-day retreats and […]
Memorial Service for Jing Lyman on Monday, February 10, 2014
We invite you to attend the memorial service for Jing Lyman, which will be held in Stanford Memorial Church located […]
When Will Gov. Brown Wage a War on Poverty?
Judy Patrick, Huffington Post, January 17, 2014—California Gov. Jerry Brown announced his new budget last week, almost 50 years to […]
Exciting News About Our Strategic Direction and CEO Recruitment
We’re entering 2014 more confident than ever and that is in great part due to the news I’m excited to […]
Women’s Foundation of California Announces Search for Chief Executive Officer to Advance Women’s Economic Security in California
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 2014 (PRNewswire-USNewswire) — The Women's Foundation of California announced today that it is launching a national […]
Learning, Leveraging and Giving for Higher Impact
This paper, “Learning, Leveraging and Giving for High Impact,” presents the first round of results from the Partnership for Women’s […]
Needed: More women in political and civic leadership
Judy Patrick, San Jose Mercury News, December 5, 2013—By unleashing women's political leadership at all levels, we can transform not […]
What Is Economic Security?
For some women, economic security means being able to buy a home, for others having enough money to send their […]
Economic Insecurity for All
The shocking truth about economic insecurity is that it will, at one point or another, affect most Americans. According to […]
Our Strategy in a Nutshell
We have a three-pronged approach to making economic security a reality for women and children in our state. To achieve […]
This Is Why We Need You
As a result of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision, a few individuals and corporations are now allowed to donate […]
Poverty Is a Women’s Issue
It’s 2013 and poverty has become a women’s issue. According to the US Census Bureau’s supplemental poverty measure, one in […]
The Women’s Foundation of California Creates Animated Video for #GivingTuesday and $20,000 Match
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3, 2013—The Women's Foundation of California announced today that it has created a new video that shows […]
Women’s Foundation of California Joins #GivingTuesday: Inspired Giving Circle Member Provides $20,000 Match
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26, 2013—The Women's Foundation of California announced today that it will participate through the Razoo crowdfunding platform […]