We're excited to see our CEO Sarah Haacke Byrd featured in Forbes alongside other visionary leaders driving women-led philanthropy forward. As democratic institutions face unprecedented challenges and social cohesion weakens globally, philanthropy has a unique opportunity to step up with moral clarity and courage. Philanthropic capital can fuel innovation, take necessary risks, and invest in long-term systemic solutions that other funding sources often can't support. The growing threats to human rights and gender equity are not abstract concepts but real forces reshaping the lives and freedoms of millions of women and girls worldwide. These challenges require philanthropy to step beyond traditional comfort zones and embrace its power to drive meaningful change. Sarah articulates the stakes perfectly: "This is not a time for complacency." Read more about how women-led philanthropy is rising to meet the moment, recognizing that real progress requires both bold vision and strategic action: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marianneschnall/2025/05/29/when-bold-ideas-meet-shared-action-how-women-led-philanthropy-is-driving-transformative-change/ (fb)

Last week WMM and Battery Powered were thrilled to co-host a powerful gathering of philanthropic leaders focused on advancing gender equality. The conversation was rich with themes of collaboration and urgency, with discussions on how we can show up in smart, strategic ways in these uncertain times. We heard from inspiring voices like Jess Tomlin of Equality Fund, Michelle Milford Morse of United Nations Foundation, Sara Lomelin of Philanthropy Together on the future of movements, funding advocacy, and the power of courage. Huge thanks to our speakers, partners, and every change-maker in the room. Nothing is inevitable, everything is possible. (fb)