Racial equity has been on every news station and in every newspaper in 2020 and 2021. Some people are starting to say that they are tired of hearing about it. However, I feel we need to continue speaking about racial equity, and here’s why. Racial inequity in America has been with us since the beginning …
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Dear Women’s Impact Fund members, As board members, we are pleased to provide an update on recent efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Women’s Impact Fund. This work grew out of our strategic plan for 2020-2023, which has as one of its goals “to create a more diverse membership and inclusive organization.” …
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As Women’s Impact Fund developed its new strategic plan, we knew diversity and inclusion was a vital pillar of our organization that needed additional focus. However, the realities of 2020 have shown us that even more intentional effort needs to be placed on this aspect of our organization. Finding ways to incorporate diversity and inclusion …
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I could not let my first year at Women’s Impact Fund go by without acknowledging Fielding’s many contributions to our organization. As many of you know, Fielding Williams is the front line for our members, whether they have a question about membership dues or signing up for an event. We would not have been able …
If we had to attach a theme to this year’s Annual Meeting, and the work leading up to it, “Pivot to the Need” would be an appropriate title. This year’s Annual Meeting held via Zoom on June 1, 2020 exemplified and celebrated that flexibility. Thanks to the diligence of WIF’s new executive director, Patricia Massey …
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This summer, Women’s Impact Fund is partnering with Davidson College’s Non-Profit Leadership Program to host our first summer intern. We are thrilled to welcome Sydney Simmons to WIF from June 1 through July 24, 2020. Please join us in welcoming Sydney! “To introduce myself, I am a rising senior biology major from Atlanta, Georgia. …
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Thanks to those members who voted on our March 2020 Spark ballot, which closed on Monday, March 16. We had 178 members vote, a significant majority of whom affirmed the two recommendations of the Spark committee. In the coming weeks, we will fund the following two grants: $25,000 to Cops and Barbers for unrestricted operating support and …
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