A message from our president & CEO, Wendy Doyle:
Civility and respect are so important in the world of policymaking. There is no better time to unite and allow ourselves to listen to other perspectives.
The Women's Foundation is now United WE. Learn more about our expanded mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8IiY1rcuo0&feature=youtu.be United WE promotes equity and opportunity for women of all ages, using research, philanthropy and policy solutions to make meaningful change. Since 1991, United WE has invested wisely in the success of women of all ages. United WE addresses issues affecting the economic well-being of women and their families throughout the region with the goal of eliminating barriers women face in achieving long-term economic self-sufficiency. Economically self-sufficient women will lead the nation’s next chapter of economic growth, and by investing in the success of women, we are investing in a stronger economy.
External link for United WE
2100 Central Avenue,
Suite 11E
Kansas City, Missouri 64108, US
Join United WE as we look to hire a Chief Development Officer! As a national nonprofit, we look to break down barriers in women's economic development and leadership. The Chief Development Officer will lead fundraising efforts, partnering with United WE's CEO to build a strong philanthropic program. Learn more about the position, including qualifications and the estimated salary range: united-we.org/careers #jobalert #hiring #jobopening #jobsearch
Junetta Everett and Tracee Adams, CFEI were recently reappointed to the Wichita State University Board of Trustees. 👏 Congratulations to them both! #appointmentsproject #civicengagement #womeninleadership
The pay gap facing women, especially black women, is unacceptable – undermining our economy, harming our communities, and short-changing millions of women across the country. That’s why we continue to bolster our efforts to enact policies that will close the pay gap. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay
We're still feeling the energy from our #TakesHeart event last week! Women entrepreneurs gathered to connect, share challenges, and offer invaluable advice. It was an incredibly inspiring morning!
The power of #storytelling fuels our mission to advance all women and make meaningful change. By sharing our stories, we inspire each other to take action, pursue #leadership, and advocate for what's right. Seeing courageous women stand up and authentically share, lights the way for future female leaders. Thank you to the amazing women whose stories empower us all.
Kelsey Lents, CEO & Co-Founder of Two Birds, joined United WE for a webinar to discuss our latest research on childcare and #womenentrepreneurs. Two Birds offers Reggio-inspired childcare with on-site coworking space in DC, Virginia, and soon Maryland. Kelsey shared her journey, balancing business and #childcare, and advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs. Her insights underscore the importance of flexible childcare solutions and community support for working mothers. Read our Q&A with Kelsey: https://lnkd.in/gTHdQGGr
The American economy thrives on #entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs thrive on childcare. Yet, we face a #childcarecrisis, and current solutions just aren’t enough. That’s why we launched the National Commission on Childcare and Women's Entrepreneurship. Today, we proudly announce our Statement of Principles for the Commission! Our goal: to ignite new evidence-based practices and policies, helping entrepreneurial women find diverse childcare solutions so they can fully engage in the U.S. economy. Learn more about this work and the Statement of Principles here: https://bit.ly/45BHyEo
We celebrated more than 80 female business owners at the #TakesHeart event hosted in part by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Not only did we celebrate some amazing accomplishments, we also discussed challenges that #womenentrepreneurs face. Accessible and affordable #childcare continues to be one of the main concerns for women to be able to fully contribute to the economy, which United WE was able to share the latest national research on this topic. Takes Heart centered around the amazing art installation created by Laura Crossley as part of the Parade of Hearts. The art piece features many of the women #entrepreneurs that attended the event.
United WE is hosting We Work For Change 2024. Make sure to attend it on September 12.
Don't forget to register for We Work For Change 2024 on September 12! This event will be hybrid, with attendance available both in-person at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and through a virtual live stream. #WeWorkForChange
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