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100 figures of women with only half of one figure shaded a different color. Graphic says that women and girls of color receive .5% of all philanthropic dollars.
Grantmaking // Guest Column // Philanthropy // Racial Equity // Women & Girls of Color Fund

Moving Philanthropy Toward A More Just And Equitable Future

// August 12, 2021

Guest blog: Through the Women & Girls of Color Fund Advisory Council, I’ve had moving and impactful moments, as well as times of struggle, navigating the liminality between what is and what could be.

a man and two women have arms around each other, each wearing running bibs
Donor Stories // Donor-Advised Fund // Impact Investing // Philanthropy // Racial Equity // Women's Philanthropy

Sisters Open Giving Fund Focused on Racial, Climate Justice

// December 15, 2020

Sisters Hazel and Lily Shapiro opened a giving fund at WFCO to create change at the intersection of racial and climate justice.

Julie Hertzberg joined Empowerment Council when she was managing the dueling expectations of work and motherhood
Empowerment Council // Philanthropy

Empowerment Council Member Reclaims Sense of Self

// September 23, 2020

Among the communities of giving offered by WFCO, Julie Hertzberg found that Empowerment Council (EC) fit her networking needs and passions.

Collage of women of many ages, races, and religions
Community // Philanthropy // Women & Girls of Color Fund

Women & Girls of Color Fund Advisory Council Applications Open

// September 9, 2020

What we’ve heard from the community, where we go from here, and how you can apply to the first Women & Girls of Color Fund advisory council.

a young Black girl smiles in a classroom
Black Philanthropy // Guest Column // Philanthropy // Racial Equity // Women's Philanthropy

Black Philanthropy Month: Investing in Women and Girls of Color

// August 12, 2020

Guest Blog: Women and Girls of Color are most often dismissed and rendered faceless while our consistent support continues to be felt well beyond our own households.

two women, including Rose Andom, sitting in chairs smiling
Black Philanthropy // Philanthropy // Profiles in Philanthropy // Women Entrepreneurs // Women's Philanthropy

Black Philanthropy Month Donor Profile: Rose Andom

// August 7, 2020

Rose generously made a gift to WFCO that will match every dollar donated up to $50,000 at our Annual Luncheon.

Two women - Patti and Conne - sit together on a bench
Donor Stories // Donor-Advised Fund // Philanthropy // Women's Equality // Women's Philanthropy

Guided by A Fierce Commitment to Women’s Equality

// December 12, 2019

WFCO’s gender-lens portfolio motivated Patti and Connie to open a donor-advised fund.

What We're Grateful For
Community // Impact // Lauren Y. Casteel // Philanthropy // WFCO Staff

Thanksgiving 2019: What We’re Grateful For

// November 26, 2019

During this season of gratitude, our staff shares why we’re thankful, today and everyday of the year, to be part of WFCO.

Your Community. Your Philanthropy. Your Impact
Annual Report // Community // Impact // Lauren Y. Casteel // Philanthropy // Statement // Women's Philanthropy

Your Community. Your Philanthropy. Your Impact.

// October 29, 2019

We look in the rearview mirror at Fiscal Year 2018-19 with gratitude and a sense of accomplishment.

A family of four stands in front of the Grand Canyon.
Donor-Advised Fund // Philanthropy // Women's Equality

An Anniversary Gift to Remember

// October 1, 2019

Kenneth Ho decided it was the right move for his family to open a donor-advised fund at WFCO.

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