by Women's Fund | Aug 12, 2024 | Diane August 2024
I’m a proud member of Generation X. And I remember fondly the women’s magazine, Jane, that embodied the quirky feminist riot grrrl spirit of its founder, Jane Pratt. (Fun fact for fellow Xers who remember the beloved title: Pratt first wanted to name the magazine...
by Women's Fund | Aug 12, 2024 | Diane August 2024
From 2014 to 2022 (the most recent year for complete data as of this writing) Indiana frequently placed in the top 10 of U.S. states for infant mortality according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. This was at a time when the country found...
by Women's Fund | Aug 12, 2024 | Diane August 2024
As advocates, conveners, community members and investors in women and girls, it’s essential that we focus on continued learning. Staying up to date with critical issues keeps us informed and inspired. Below is a list of books, articles, videos and podcasts focused on...
by Women's Fund | Aug 12, 2024 | Diane August 2024
Tucked within the 4,000 pages of Congress’s 2022 omnibus spending bill were two little-noticed but critical laws affecting pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for...
by Women's Fund | Aug 12, 2024 | Diane August 2024
During the pandemic, donors and non-profits saw a shift to trust-based philanthropy. That allowed service organizations to quickly adjust to a new pace of public need and social change. Five years later, that initial shift has become an ongoing trend in the world of...
