Political Rights-Civic Participation

What’s at Stake for Women and the Nation

11/07/2008

The National Council for Research on Women, Q&A: Women's Funding Network President and CEO Chris Grumm urges Obama transition team to incorporate women's leadership in new administration.

Linda Basch: What is your vision for an Obama administration? Who are your ideal Cabinet picks? What new offices, government departments, or agencies would you like to see set up?
Chris Grumm

Chris Grumm: Barack Obama’s election is an exhilarating opportunity for new leadership and especially for women’s leadership. This is a truly exciting time in history and we are on the cusp of a transformational moment for the world.

Election Reflection: Good News and Bad News for Women and Families

11/07/2008

Huffingtonpost.com, Commentary: If we are to win progressive victories, we must do more organizing in communities of color, particularly in a state where people of color are now a majority.

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Transition Team Urged to Bring Women to Center of New Administration

11/07/2008

Huffingtonpost.com, Commentary: Going forward, how might life be different--more equitable, healthier, more secure--for women and girls in an Obama era? We have lots of ideas.

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Where They Stand

Election 2008: Candidates’ Stances on Issues Critical to Women

This year's election may be one of the most important of our time; the Women's Funding Network encourages you to inform yourself about how the candidates view issues crucial to women. Below are links to the candidates' positions on their Websites:

John McCain – Republican Candidate

HER Fund

HER Fund promotes and defends the rights of women and girls in Hong Kong in all aspects of life and work through fund-raising, grantmaking and stimulating a culture of giving for social change.

The Indigenous Women's Fund of the International Indigenous Women’s Forum

As the economic and philanthropic arm of the International Indigenous Women's Forum (IIWF/FIMI), the Indigenous Women's Fund (IWF) is a grantmaking body that will provide long-term and flexible funding for Indigenous women's organizations.

Atlanta Women's Foundation

The Atlanta Women's Foundation is Georgia's only public foundation focused exclusively on the issues of women and girls. We serve five counties in the metropolitan Atlanta area and our donors, and grantee partners come from all walks of life and from all communities. We represent divergent views and experiences, but we all share one important belief: together, we can increase self-sufficiency among women and girls and accomplish positive social change.

Channel Foundation

The Channel Foundation is a small, private foundation based in Seattle, Washington, USA that promotes leadership in women's human rights around the globe.

Delta Research and Education Foundation

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is the premier national and global research and educational organization supporting the socio-economic empowerment of African-American women and their families.

DREF was established by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation. A major component and program of DREF, The Center for Research for African  American Women serves as a comprehensive database and resource on Africa-American Women and honors their roles and contributions in building the United States.

Chambers Family Fund (Associate Member)

We envision a society that values the contributions of women, prepares our children for productive and contributing lives and ensures that women and their families are economically self-sufficient.

Chambers Family Fund seeks opportunities to invest in organizations working within our priority areas:

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