Women's Foundation Updates
Four Tips for Raising a Young Philanthropist
by Alison Sirkus Brody, Program Officer Those of us who are operating in the world of philanthropy are often asked: […]
The Power of Budget Advocacy
“In the 12 or 13 years that I have been working on legislation in California, there has never been a […]
My Dad’s Wallet
By Marj Plumb, Women’s Policy Institute Director My Dad’s wallet is a powerful reminder to me of why I do […]
Announcing the 2012-2013 Women’s Policy Institute Fellows
We’re proud to announce our tenth annual Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) class. Thirty-four women from across California have been selected […]
Romney is not my BFF
By Ellen Sloan, Women’s Foundation of California board member As I sat there watching the second presidential debate with my […]
The Cost of Reinstating Ross Mirkarimi
by Rebecca Bauen, Executive Director of the Family Violence Law Center Ross Mirkarimi, co-founder of California’s Green Party, and former […]
Two WPI Bills Signed into Law!
This October, the Women’s Policy Institute has a lot to celebrate. Less than a week ago, the Governor signed into […]
Brown Vetoes Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
It would be an understatement to say that we’re disheartened by Governor Brown’s veto of the Domestic Workers Bill of […]
Vote Yes on 30! Stand with Women!
This coming election, we have the chance to begin correcting a long-term problem with our budget. Due to a structural […]
2012 Voter Guide
In 2012, we supported Proposition 30 as well as a few other important ballot initiatives. Proposition 30 passed and it […]
Celebrating Connecting California 2012
“I didn’t realize that I needed a space like this, a space where I could meet other women working on […]
Tell the Governor: I support AB 1270, AB 2015 and AB 889!
Call the Governor at 916-445-2841 and tell him that you support these three important bills. It’s the middle of September, […]
Women’s Foundation of California has two great job openings! Controller and Grants Manager
CONTROLLER The Controller participates as a member of the Finance/Operations Team with primary responsibility for the Foundation’s financial operations and […]
We awarded $1.4 million to 15 Organizations to Build Stronger Domestic Violence Organizations in California
SAN FRANCISCO, August 30, 2012 — The Women’s Foundation of California is pleased to announce the 15 organizations receiving organizational […]
Catherine Porter: Choosing public policy over law
By Rose Larsen, Intern Though Catherine Porter, a Bay Area lawyer, has long been an advocate for reproductive rights, for […]
From Thief to Criminal Justice Advocate
By Rose Larsen, Intern You might think it ironic that one of the members of the Women’s Policy Institute’s Criminal […]
Calls for Kids Act Is Close to Becoming Law
By Rose Larsen, Intern Did you know that in 2011 at least 5,100 children were in the foster care system […]
Domestic Workers Call for Passage of AB 889 – Bill of Rights
Last year, we shared with you some surprising facts that we learned during a webinar featuring two leaders of […]
Policy Advocacy: A Tool for School Equity
By Rose Larsen, Intern Nina Alcaraz has worked with runaway pregnant teens in South Carolina, domestic violence survivors in China […]
Challenging Inequities that Contribute to Poor Health
By Rose Larsen, Intern, Women’s Foundation of California Why are so many people in low-income minority communities asthmatic, diabetic and […]