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Investing in Transformation: Solutions from WFMN's Listening Series Tuesday, December 7 3-4 pm

November 23, 2021 Join us December 7, for Investing in Transformation: Solutions from WFMN’s Listening Series

Please join us on Tuesday, December 7 for a virtual convening, Road to Transformation Listening Series: Themes & Solutions. As we...

November 10, 2021 Gratitude & Transition — A Note from Lulete

From the moment I arrived at the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota eight years ago, WFMN...

November 8, 2021 WFMN Innovator Hilal Ibrahim Leads Culture Change

The story of WFMN Innovator and entrepreneur Hilal Ibrahim, who leads culture change through her...

October 27, 2021 Now Accepting Proposals Through WFMN Fund for Safety

Today, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for funding...

Become a WFMN Innovator! Applications due January 6, 2022

October 27, 2021 Apply to Become a WFMN Innovator

Interested in becoming a WFMN Innovator?! Learn how to apply for the Innovators program by...

October 12, 2021 YWI Dream STEM Lead Cohort Kicks Off with Inspiring STEM Leaders

The kick-off of the first Young Women’s Initiative (YWI) Dream STEM Lead cohort was September...

October 6, 2021 Susan Sands & Chanda Smith Baker Honored with 2021 Mary Lee Dayton Catalyst for Change Awards

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota named Susan Sands & Chanda Smith Baker as recipients of...

July 13, 2021 WFMN Policy Agenda Advances Economic Opportunity, Safety, & Leadership for Women & Girls

In a challenging and divisive year for advancing legislation, WFMN is pleased to see progress...

July 6, 2021 Apply to Join YWI Dream STEM Lead

Interested in entrepreneurship, social justice, and STEM careers? This is your opportunity to harness your...

May 21, 2021 25 WFMN Innovators Represent Direct Investment in the Vision of Young Leaders

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) announces new investments in its fourth cohort of WFMN...

April 22, 2021 We Press Onward | Justice for All Black Lives

The verdict in the trial against Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd may...

WFMN's 2021 Newly Elected Board Members: With photos in circles on a navy background that show: Andrea Duarte-Alonso, Vanessa Goodthunder, Adair Mosley, Anita Patel, Brenda Quaye, Fatima Said

April 14, 2021 WFMN Welcomes New Trustees

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota welcomes six new trustees to its Board. Their three-year terms...

April 8, 2021 State of the Foundation Letter 2021

Our strength as a statewide community foundation is guided by the light and power of...

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March 26, 2021 Even Before the Pandemic, Child Care Finances Were Broken

This post is the fifth in a series that provides deeper context for the findings...

COVID-19's Impact: Women & Girls on the Frontlines

March 18, 2021 Frontline Perspectives on COVID-19: A Listening Session with Women & Girls

A Panel Discussion on March 26, 2021 On March 26, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota...

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March 11, 2021 Women’s Arduous Climb Up the Corporate Ladder

This post is the fifth in a series that provides deeper context for the findings...

March 10, 2021 Planned Gift Helps Fund Girls’ Dreams

Dr. Trenda and Shelly Boyum-Breen’s thoughtful and passionate approach to estate planning led them right...

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February 26, 2021 What Causes the Wage Gap?

This post is the fourth in a series that provides deeper context for the findings...

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