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🔊 NEW REPORT: "Sounding the Alarm: Nonprofits on the Frontlines of a Polarized Political Climate" This latest installment of the Movement Infrastructure series finds that nonprofits that address issues such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); Education and Racial Equity; Reproductive Rights and Abortion Access; Immigrant Rights; LGBTQIA+ Rights; and make public expressions of support on current issues (such as solidarity with Palestinian rights) – are encountering a set of negative consequences, from reputational damage and threats to organizational safety to funding reductions. As nonprofits prepare for upcoming elections, leaders are sounding the alarm. Their experiences should serve as a wake-up call for the nonprofit sector and movement allies, urging philanthropic stakeholders to step in and provide critical support. ➡️ Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4hn5AZ4 #MovementInfrastructure

🔊 NEW REPORT: "Sounding the Alarm: Nonprofits on the Frontlines of a Polarized Political Climate" This latest installment of the Movement Infrastructure series finds that nonprofits that address issues such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); Education and Racial Equity; Reproductive Rights and Abortion Access; Immigrant Rights; LGBTQIA+ Rights; and make public expressions of support on current issues (such as solidarity with Palestinian rights) – are encountering a set of negative consequences, from reputational damage and threats to organizational safety to funding reductions. As nonprofits prepare for upcoming elections, leaders are sounding the alarm. Their experiences should serve as a wake-up call for the nonprofit sector and movement allies, urging philanthropic stakeholders to step in and provide critical support. ➡️ Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4hr0oDQ #MovementInfrastructure

empathyequalsjustice.com (4 pages - 3 min. read) #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth #WomensRights #ReproductiveRights ............🤔❣⚖🏗🏛🏗⚖❣🤔............ #ReproductiveJustice #EqualityCantWait

ICYMI: -Melinda French Gates will donate $1 billion to support women and reproductive rights. In a significant move towards gender equality and women's empowerment, Melinda French Gates has announced a $1 billion donation to support women and reproductive rights. This funding aims to create a substantial impact across various areas, including: ✅ Access to Contraception: Ensuring women have the resources and education needed to make informed reproductive choices. ✅ Health Services: Improving availability and quality of health services for women globally. ✅ Economic Empowerment: Investing in initiatives that promote women's financial independence and career advancement. ✅ Policy Advocacy: Supporting policies that protect and enhance women's reproductive rights. What are your thoughts on this monumental donation? How can we further amplify efforts to support #WomensRights? #GenderEquality #ReproductiveHealth #EconomicEmpowerment #Leadership

ICYMI: -Melinda French Gates will donate $1 billion to support women and reproductive rights. In a significant move towards gender equality and women's empowerment, Melinda French Gates has announced a $1 billion donation to support women and reproductive rights. This funding aims to create a substantial impact across various areas, including: ✅ Access to Contraception: Ensuring women have the resources and education needed to make informed reproductive choices. ✅ Health Services: Improving availability and quality of health services for women globally. ✅ Economic Empowerment: Investing in initiatives that promote women's financial independence and career advancement. ✅ Policy Advocacy: Supporting policies that protect and enhance women's reproductive rights. What are your thoughts on this monumental donation? How can we further amplify efforts to support #WomensRights? #GenderEquality #ReproductiveHealth #EconomicEmpowerment #Leadership

🌍 This Mother's Day, we spotlight the strategic initiatives of reproductive rights funders who understand that real change requires long-term, general support. Discover how these sustained efforts are empowering communities to thrive. Dive deeper into their strategies on Inside Philanthropy. The fight for reproductive rights requires steadfast, strategic support. This reproductive rights funder understands that multi-year, general operating grants empower nonprofits to respond to emerging challenges while planning for long-term success. Learn more about their approach and why it’s crucial in our latest article. Collective Future Fund Ms. Foundation for Women #MothersDay #ReproductiveRights #LongTermSupport #ReproductiveRights #NonprofitSupport #PhilanthropyStrategy #Grantmaking #GeneralSupport #NonprofitsMatter

💡Our latest research underscores the critical funding challenges within the feminist abortion justice movement. Echoing Melinda French Gates's latest statement, we need to robustly fund feminist movements so that we can play offense instead of just defense. Partnering with Women Spaces Africa, we found that most community abortion justice groups receive only minimal funding, primarily in the form of restricted project-based grants. They rely mostly on volunteer work and in-kind material donations to sustain their work. 🚨 This limited support fails to sustain the long-term resistance and creativity needed to advance abortion justice globally and neglects the security and well-being needs of the front-line collectives fighting for abortion access in deeply restrictive & antagonizing settings. The current landscape, where less than 2% of philanthropic funding is directed towards feminist and gender justice causes, demands urgent attention. With rising global anti-gender movements threatening bodily autonomy worldwide, it is imperative to strengthen our collective commitment to funding abortion justice efforts. Explore the summary of insights from our research to learn how we can better support the grassroots movements driving transformative change in abortion access, rights, and justice worldwide🌍https://lnkd.in/eBun2-fS

On the anniversary of #Dobbs, we ask those who stood with us then – how have you courageously championed justice and freedom? Here are steps for those who want to get more involved: Give Now and With Trust: Support local abortion funds, practical support networks, independent providers, and reproductive justice organizations. Listen to Movement Leadership: Follow BIPOC-led organizations and those on the front lines. They have the vision for accessibility, agency, and self-determination. Plan for the Future: Envision a world where abortion is accessible and stigma-free. Recognize the long history of racism and classism in reproductive rights. Collaborate Across Strategies: Use all strategies – grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, legal support – to ensure abortion access. Embrace trust-based philanthropy. Invest in Movement Infrastructure: Support BIPOC, Transgender, and Non-Binary organizations with flexible, multi-year funding. Avoid extractive practices and focus on sustainable community investment. ✴️ Join us on the path forward: https://bit.ly/45D9is8 Ms. Foundation for Women #ReproductiveJustice #AbortionAccess

🌟 Why Sperm and Egg Donation Matters for Modern Families 🌟 In our diverse world, building a family isn’t one-size-fits-all. Sperm and egg donation have become essential for those who face obstacles like infertility, single parenthood, or being part of the LGBTQ+ community. This method offers new possibilities for parenthood that weren’t available before. But, the process is not just about making a choice—it’s about understanding the profound impact this decision has on your life. Whether you’re looking to start or expand your family, knowing why sperm and egg donation is vital can help guide your journey. Key Points to Consider: Overcoming barriers: Learn how sperm and egg donation helps those who can't conceive naturally. New hope: Understand the emotional and practical benefits that donation brings to individuals and couples. Broadening possibilities: Explore how this option is creating inclusive paths to parenthood. 💡 Dive deeper into why sperm and egg donation is crucial for many: https://lnkd.in/e7iYaMiB @GoKidu #FamilyBuilding #SpermDonation #EggDonation #ParenthoodJourney #LGBTQFamily #InfertilitySupport #GoKidu

 I have to tell you something really inspiring about Melinda French Gates After that huge 2022 Supreme Court decision on abortion rights, Melinda totally revamped her approach to #philanthropy. 🌱 She actually stepped down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to focus on supporting reproductive rights here in the U.S., while still continuing her amazing work abroad. It’s all about her commitment to balancing support for organizations that champion women's rights. ♀️ She’s going all out with her new Philanthropic Plan through Pivotal Ventures, planning to #donate a jaw-dropping 1 billion dollars by 2026 to promote women's rights globally. Out of this, 200 million dollars will go straight to organizations defending reproductive rights. Another 250 million will be aimed at improving #women's #mental and physical #health. Plus, 240 million dollars will be given to 12 influential leaders to help distribute funds to key groups. 💡💰 What I love about Melinda’s approach is that it’s not just about addressing gender inequalities; she’s also setting an example for other big philanthropists to follow. By empowering local leaders and bringing #diverse perspectives into #philanthropy, she’s really changing the game. It’s so exciting to think about how these changes can create a ripple effect, #improving the lives of #women and #girls #worldwide and boosting the global #economy through #gender #equality. 🤝 Imagine the impact we could have if we all followed Melinda’s lead and supported causes close to our hearts. Let's think about how we can make a difference too! 💪