We are committed to activating philanthropy
to advance equity for women.
ADVOCACY
Women’s and girls basic human rights are a part of every election.
Yet the presidential debates have largely ignored the impacts of sexism and racism. These issues need to be addressed.
As the leaders of women’s and girl’s funds/foundations, gender equity funders and advocates, we call on Kristen Welker, the moderator of the final presidential debate, to put women and girls — especially women and girls of color — and the issues that most impact us front and center. Read the questions and topics here >
Focus Areas
WHY IT MATTERS
Equity among people is a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
FACTS
In Wisconsin, men are 2.5 times more likely to be in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) occupations than women.
Although the number of women in the U.S. Congress has reached an all-time high, more women need those roles. If trends continue at the current rate, women will not hold an equal share of seats until the year 2117. We can’t wait that long…
Featured Event
Community Talk Back – The Alverno Report
March 25, 2021 • A Virtual Event
Join us for an engaging and interactive presentation and panel conversation on the importance and value of women serving in elected office. Building on the findings of our Grant Partner, Alverno College, this is designed to engage the community in conversation about the importance of women serving in office, why women choose to engage this pathway, and explore recommendations for increasing the number of women running for office in Wisconsin.

CBS 58 – ‘Blazing trails’: Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee discusses impact of VP Harris
The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee spoke with CBS 58 about what impact it may have on girls and women across the nation.

WUWM Lake Effect: Olympian Meghan Duggan, ‘Game Changers’ Keynote Speaker, and WF Executive Director, Lisa Attonito
Advocate, Olympian, and philanthropist, Meghan Duggan talks about her recent retirement and the fight for gender equity in sports. Meghan will also be the keynote speaker in the Women's Fund Milwaukee event, Game Changers: Driving Equity Forward, happening today,...