Women's Foundation Updates
The Women’s Foundation of California Welcomes New Board Chair and Members
The Women’s Foundation of California wishes to express its deep appreciation to Michelle Cale for her distinguished service for 7 […]
Nation’s First Gender Justice Fund Launches
Nation’s first Gender Justice Fund launches $10 million collaborative to change culture and advance gender justice The Culture Change Fund, […]
Thank you for joining us at our 2019 Legislative Reception!
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our 2019 Annual Legislative Reception in Sacramento last month. […]
Help the Women’s Foundation of California Change the Halls of Power!
The Women’s Foundation of California/Women’s Policy Institute is co-sponsoring seven key pieces of legislation that address a range of gender, […]
The Women’s Foundation of California welcomes back board member Elmy Bermejo!
Please join us in welcoming Elmy Bermejo back to the Board of Directors of the Women’s Foundation of California. Elmy […]
Gender Justice Champions Honored at the 2019 Annual Legislative Reception
This year’s Legislative Reception will recognize the work of the Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) and celebrate 40 years of the […]
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 […]
California’s public universities should provide abortion pill on campus
By Dey Nava | Special to the Daily Cal Editor’s Note: While UC Berkeley supports and refers abortion services to students on […]
#MeToo must also mean stopping domestic violence
(This op-ed originally appeared in the Sacramento Bee on January 24, 2018.) By Surina Khan and Peter Long Special to […]
Introducing the 2018 class of Women’s Policy Institute-State
The Women’s Foundation of California is proud to introduce you to the 2017-2018 class of Women’s Policy Institute-State fellows. More effective […]
We Mourn the Loss of S.F. Mayor Ed Lee
We are profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee. Mayor Lee was a lifelong champion […]
A Year Ago Today
Do you remember where you were a year ago today? I do. Like many of you, I woke up stunned […]
Governor Brown Signs 3 #WomensPolicyInstitute Bills
Three bills aimed at strengthening the economic security and wellbeing of women and trans people across the state and championed […]
Reasons for Hope, Actions for Change
The Women’s Foundation of California advances gender, racial, and economic equity by investing in, training and connecting community leaders. As […]
Big Updates on the 14th Class of Women’s Policy Institute-State
The graduation of the Women’s Policy Institute-State Class of 2017 is upon us. Each of the five teams have worked […]
Foundation Receives Women’s Funding Network 2017 Leadership in Equity and Diversity (LEAD) Award
Eight Women’s Foundations Honored for Young Women’s Initiatives The awardees are women’s foundations and their CEO’s that launched Young Women’s […]
White Supremacy Is Rooted In Misogyny And Racism
Recently, our country witnessed events fueled by racism, hatred and bigotry in the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia. White Supremacists and […]
Extended: Apply Now to Work on Medical Abortion Bill
Calling all reproductive justice policy advocates! This is a special application to recruit advocates for a Women’s Policy Institute-State team which […]
Apply now! #WomensPolicyInstitute-State
We’re accepting applications for the 2018 class of the Women’s Policy Institute-State now! Are you an advocate or activist in […]
Time for Philanthropy to Take Bold Action: Invest in Policy Change
Surina Khan, March 30, 2017, Philanthropy News Digest Over the past few weeks, we've witnessed a new administration work daily […]
Time for Philanthropy to Take Bold Action: Invest in Policy Change
CEO Surina Khan appeared in the Philanthropy News Digest on March 30, 2017: Over the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed […]
Economic justice for formerly incarcerated women in San Bernadino County
Imagine: You are a 22 year old woman with a child, and you just got convicted of your very first […]
#BeBoldForChange for Trans Prisoners
This post was written by Coral Feigin, a member of the 2016-17 Women’s Policy Insitute-State criminal justice team. How will […]
Introducing: The Environmental Justice Team of Women’s Policy Institute-State
The Women’s Foundation of California is proud to introduce you to the 2016–2017 class of Women’s Policy Institute–State (WPI) fellows. […]
Public Policy For Funders: the Philanthropy and Public Policy Institute
Public policy is now more important than ever. We need community leaders who know how to use the legislative branch […]
Introducing: the Interpersonal Violence Team of Women’s Policy Institute-State
The Women’s Foundation of California is proud to introduce you to the 2016–2017 class of Women’s Policy Institute–State (WPI) fellows. […]
Join the new class of the Women’s Policy Institute-County
Daisy Ramirez, pictured in the yellow hat, is a health educator and fellow from the Women’s Policy Institute-County Class of […]
#ProsperityTogether Invests $29M in Women’s Economic Security
One year ago, at the White House, Prosperity Together announced a $100 million commitment to women’s economic security over the […]
Introducing the Child Care Team of Women’s Policy Institute-State
“Child care is not just a poverty or investment issue – it is about fundamental human rights.” – Clarissa Doutherd […]
Leading the way forward with courage, compassion and conviction
This post was written by Foundation CEO Surina Khan. For many of us this seems like a different nation than […]
Introducing: The Trans Liberation Team of Women’s Policy Institute-State
I didn’t realize that policy work and legislative advocacy for communities could bring about real change to so many. – […]
#WeBelieveSurvivors
September 26, 2018 A statement from the Women’s Foundation of CA Tomorrow, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford will testify before the […]