News Archives - Women's Foundation of Minnesota

March 30, 2020 New Response Fund Invests in Women & Girls Impacted by COVID-19

WFMN invites Minnesota organizations and initiatives serving women and girls experiencing gender-based violence, older women,...

March 25, 2020 Calling for a Cultural Transformation: WFMN’s Response to COVID-19

At the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, a statewide community foundation, our mission is to invest...

March 16, 2020 We Stand With You: WFMN’s Response to COVID-19

Dear partners and community members, The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota’s mission of advancing gender and...

February 27, 2020 girlsBEST RFP to Invest in the Economic Success of Girls

WFMN invites Minnesota organizations and groups with girl-driven programs that enhance economic opportunity for girls...

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

December 16, 2019 Gloria Perez Named WFMN President & Chief Executive Officer

Today, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) announced that its Board of Trustees has appointed Gloria Perez as...

October 4, 2019 Lee Roper-Batker Honored with 2019 Mary Lee Dayton Catalyst for Change Award

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota has named Lee Roper-Batker as the recipient of the 2019...

September 30, 2019 Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan, and WFMN Invite Young Women to Apply for Young Women’s Cabinet

Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota invite young...

May 15, 2019 A Permanent Fund to Ensure All Girls Thrive

Announcing an Opportunity to Honor the Leadership & Legacy of Lee Roper-Batker (WFMN President &...

April 10, 2019 What We Need to Thrive

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start...

October 5, 2018 Joyce and Dick McFarland Honored with 2018 Mary Lee Dayton Catalyst for Change Award

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota has named Joyce and Dick McFarland as recipients of the...

August 27, 2018 Growing Leaders at the Minnesota State Tribal Youth Gathering

“Nothing is done by ourselves, but through the help of Creator” – Billy Mills Two...

August 22, 2018 Shining a Spotlight on Gender-Based Violence

By Lee Roper-Batker, President and CEO, WFMN In a year of pivotal reckoning for survivors...

July 30, 2018 New Horizons for Young Women’s Cabinet Members

By Alison Spencer, WFMN Strategic Communications Intern The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) celebrates the...

July 2, 2018 Promotion, Reunions, and New Staff at WFMN

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) welcomed three new staff members this summer, including the...

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...

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?...