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June 18, 2018 Our Statement of Opposition to Policy of Separating Immigrant Families

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota stands in the strongest possible opposition to the Trump administration...

June 8, 2018 Funding Change with Girls in the Lead

By Kennedy Rupert Last week, the girls Building Economic Success Together (girlsBEST) committee held its...

May 28, 2018 48 Hours at the 2018 United State of Women Summit

By Nashel’ Bebeau, Young Women’s Cabinet member “Aaniin Anishinabe doog. Nashel’ Bebeau nindishinikaanigoo Awasasee nindoodem....

May 28, 2018 Women on the Rise at 2018 United State of Women Summit

By Mys Helen Martin, Young Women’s Cabinet member “Who is the United State of Women?...

May 23, 2018 Data to Action: Highlights from the 2018 Status of Women & Girls in Minnesota Research Report

Research is a fundamental component of our work at the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN),...

May 16, 2018 Foundation Introduces Inaugural Cohort of 20 WFMN Innovators

The Inaugural Cohort of 20 WFMN Innovators Represents the Foundation’s First Direct Investment in the...

May 7, 2018 Charitable Implications for New Tax Laws

By Cody Tresselt-Warren You might have heard by now that a new tax bill was...

April 19, 2018 Young Women’s Cabinet: Day of Learning & Leadership at the MN State Capitol

(L-r) Young Women’s Cabinet members at the MN State Capitol on April 17, 2018. By...

April 17, 2018 Investing to #ChangeCulture

“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” – Dr. Mae C. Jemison (NASA astronaut,...

March 15, 2018 Our STEM Opportunity: Young Women

A recent win that showcases the power of women’s foundation to advance gender equity is...

March 7, 2018 Men’s Important Role as Champions of Change

(L-r) Kathy, Sophia, Taylor, and George On January 18, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota’s hosted its...

January 18, 2018 Be a Champion to Change Culture

Creating gender equity begins with all of us — at home, in schools, in the...

December 11, 2017 Voices from the Young Women’s Cabinet: Hope Hoffman

Hope Hoffman, a member of the Young Women’s Cabinet, shares her vision for change and...

November 29, 2017 Inspired to Commit: Creating a New Donor Advised Fund

By Kathy Longo My family recently created a Donor Advised Fund with the Women’s Foundation...

November 21, 2017 ENOUGH. Time is Now to End Sexual Harassment and Violence

By Lee Roper-Batker, President and CEO, WFMN Are we finally at the tipping point to...

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November 10, 2017 Is a Donor Advised Fund Right for You and Your Family?

Donor Advised Funds are like charitable checking accounts within the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota that...

October 18, 2017 Blanche Hawkins Honored as 2017 Mary Lee Dayton Catalyst for Change

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota has named Blanche Hawkins as the 2017 Mary Lee Dayton...

September 28, 2017 Breaking Stereotypes: Supporting Safety for All

In September 2017, I provided opening remarks for the New York-based nonprofit A Call to...

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