Press Release Archives – Page 2 of 4 – Women's Foundation of Minnesota

December 20, 2019 Women’s Foundation Awards $190,000 in Grants for the WFMN Fund for Safety

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota has awarded eight grants totaling $190,000 to nonprofit organizations and...

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...

November 18, 2019 Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments to the Young Women’s Cabinet

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced 22 appointments to the Young...

November 1, 2019 Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Announces New Staff

Today, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) announced two new staff members and two staff transitions. New Staff: On September...

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...

August 15, 2019 Women’s Foundation Awards $301,000 in Grants to Support Future Economic Prosperity for Minnesota Girls

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota has awarded 18 multi-year grants and five planning grants totaling...

May 14, 2019 New Research on the Status of Older Women in Minnesota

Data Spotlights Trends and Disparities, and Calls for Increased Investments to Ensure All Minnesota Women...

May 7, 2019 Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Activates National Call for Next President & CEO

Foundation seeks candidates with leadership expertise and commitment to gender and racial equity Today, the...

April 22, 2019 Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Welcomes New Trustee

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota welcomes a new trustee to its Board. Her three-year term...

March 25, 2019 Lee Roper-Batker Announces Retirement After 18 Years as President & CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota

Board of Trustees Activates National Search for Successor Today, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota announced...

February 28, 2019 Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Announces New Staff

Today, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) announced one new staff member and three staff...

December 19, 2018 MN Girls Are Not For Sale Awards $250,000 to Strengthen Movement to End Sex Trafficking

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) has awarded nine grants totaling $250,000 through its MN...

December 4, 2018 Ripley Memorial Foundation Awards $73,150 in Grants Focused on Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts

The Ripley Memorial Foundation, a donor advised fund of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, has...

July 2, 2018 Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Announces Promotions and New Staff

Today, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFMN) announced one staff promotion, one staff transition, and...

June 22, 2018 Foundation Awards $300,000 in girlsBEST Grants to Support Future Economic Prosperity

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota has awarded 19 multi-year grants and two planning grants totaling...

May 8, 2018 Foundation Awards $350,000 in Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) Grants

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota has awarded $350,000 in grants to eight organizations through its...

May 2, 2018 Women’s Foundation Awards $514,000 to 17 Organizations to Close the Gap in Disparities, Ensure Equity in Outcomes for All Young Women

Through Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota, Women’s Foundation invests total of $514,000 Today, the Women’s...

April 26, 2018 The Fierce Urgency of Now: New Research on the Status of Women and Girls in Minnesota Demands Action to Create Equity

Data findings in economics, safety, health, and leadership The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, in partnership...