The budgets we create demonstrate the values we hold. We believe that our state budget needs to plan for and enable a woman’s basic economic security—a safe place to live, quality food on her table, health care, a job that provides enough income for her family. By doing so, we will all benefit—not just women and their families. Our communities will flourish. And so will our state. In addition to our budget advocacy, this year we’re proud that:
GRANT PARTNERS
We supported 112 organizations with $2 million in grants Our grants are often the first time an organization is funded, so they help leverage funds from other foundations. In addition, we provide grants that support organizations over the long-term.
We facilitated smart philanthropy Philanthropy belongs to everyone. One way that we both engage our supporters and fund powerful grassroots organizations is through donor circles. This year, we carried out an in-depth study of our donor circles. Then, during our biennial conference, Connecting California 2012, we brought circle members together to share best practices and envision new ways of doing strategic philanthropy that fuels social justice. We helped pass two bills into law This year, two bills championed by Women’s Policy Institute fellows were signed into law and we graduated our ninth class of fellows. These graduates are combining their subject matter expertise with the advocacy skills they acquired in our program to influence public policy in our state.
BILLS PASSED
We trust you will continue to Stand with Women and with us in the months to come. We need you. California’s women and children need you. Together we can create a California in which all women and their families are economically secure. In solidarity,
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