Today marks the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a decision that has dramatically destabilized an already precarious national abortion landscape.

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At #NN26, WDA hosted a panel about the coordinated right-wing attacks on progressive philanthropy — and what these attacks mean for our movements. Big thanks to @webuildprogress.bsky.social, @publiccitizen.bsky.social, @solidaire.bsky.social, @ramirez.house.gov, and @netrootsnation.bsky.social.

At #NN26, we confronted the right's attack on progressive philanthropy — and mapped a path forward. Grateful to @womendonors.bsky.social, @publiccitizen.bsky.social & @ramirez.house.gov. A funded movement is critical to win. Thank you @netrootsnation.bsky.social 🧡

@womendonors.bsky.social—a powerful network of donor activists mobilizing their resources to build a multiracial democracy that delivers the policies and solutions our communities need to thrive.

The right is weaponizing the DOJ, courts & Congress to attack progressive philanthropy. Join us at #NN26 to learn how our movement is fighting back. 💪 📅 Fri, June 5 | 3pm ET 📍 Philadelphia @webuildprogress.bsky.social @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social @solidaire.bsky.social @ramirez.house.gov

Also missing from the 192-page DNC autopsy: Not a single mention of Gaza or genocide. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

There are 50,000 words in the DNC autopsy. "Gaza" isn't one.

The report appears to omit any policy reasons why some Democratic voters might not have chosen Harris.

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We just read DNC Chair Ken Martin’s letter to prime us for the “document that does not reflect the views of the DNC.” Some thoughts w/ the caveat that the report itself is reportedly riddled w/ mistakes: It’s missing the biggest piece of feedback from voters & organizers: GOVERNING. 🧵 (1/10)

The Block & Build Funder Coalition (BBFC) is made up of more than 500 individuals representing 225 philanthropic organizations with one shared mission—resist authoritarianism, defend movements for justice, and safeguard civil liberties.

Block and Build: Philanthropy’s Fight Club

How a coalition of American grantmakers decided to stop funding the status quo and start funding the barricades and why Europe is still stuck writing polite grant applications while Rome burns.

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The Block and Build Funder Coalition WDN co-leads w/@solidaire.bsky.social released this statement in support of @splcenter.org. We will continue to boldly fund the people & orgs on the frontlines of protecting our communities, despite ongoing threats from this administration.

SPLC Support Statement - BBFC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 24, 2026 Press Contact: wdn@pacificastrategies.com “We won’t back down” “We will continue to boldly fund the people and organizations doing frontline work to prot...

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We are force multipliers, and we are fueling the future together. Check out our latest video that explores our impact, our north star, and the incredible community that we're building together. ✨

Force Multipliers—Our Impact

This is "Force Multipliers—Our Impact" by Women Donors Network on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Our President & CEO Leena Barakat and Soldaire's Executive Director Rajasvini Bhansali recently sat down with Nathaniel Pearlman of the Great Battlefield Podcast to talk about the work of taking on authoritarianism and countering fear and fracture within the philanthropic sector. Listen here:

Uniting to Fund the Fight against Authoritarianism with Leena and Vini - The Great Battlefield Podcast

Leena Barakat and Rajasvini Bhansali join The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about their funding group's The Women Donors Network and Solidaire, and coming together to lead a new funder coalition c...

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We're building a home to nurture the collective brilliance of our multigenerational, multiracial community. Creating a space where every member can deepen their learning and sharpen their skills, while building a more just and sustainable future. Visit womendonorsaction.org/join-us for more info. ✨

WDN - Community and Belonging

This is "WDN - Community and Belonging" by Women Donors Network on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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We’re excited to share our new branding for Women Donors Network and Women Donors Action! Representing our guiding values—like growth, collaboration, accountability, courage, and curiosity—this new look reflects the powerful community that makes all of our impact possible.

A New Chapter: Introducing Our New Branding - Women Donors Action

We’re so excited to share a new chapter for our network: the launch of our new branding reflecting who we are as a community and where we’re going together.

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"People are looking for direction. They know it's time to fight, but everyone is trying to figure out the best way to do that. And we know that it is just better to do it together." WDN President & CEO Leena Barakat discusses the Block & Build Funder Coalition with @insidephilanthropy.com here:

The Block and Build Funder Coalition Is Pushing Back on Authoritarianism

The coalition is bringing grantmakers and PSOs together in a united front against autocratic excesses.

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Great piece by Solidaire member Rachel Sherman on class traitors — wealthy people who use their money, connections, and influence to challenge the system that gives them those advantages. We're proud to be mentioned as another "class traitor community!" nonprofitquarterly.org/power-and-po...

Power and Possibility: The Role of Donor Organizing | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

What does a donor organizer do? For those wealthy donors, it entails recognizing the harm excessive wealth causes—and acting accordingly.

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WDN Member Deborah Sagner spells it out perfectly— "People of wealth who are committed to collective liberation need to move our money in service of movements, but we also need to organize our community.” We agree. Read her story in NPQ and Solidaire’s exciting new series, Money in Movements.

Palestine at the Center: Donor Organizing as Movement Work | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

How does a donor back movements while remaining respectful of movement leaders? It starts with the recognition that donor organizing is a form of movement organizing.

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Without fair maps, Maryland’s Black communities, working-class families, and other marginalized groups will continue to face the consequences. We’re glad to see the commission take this important step toward protecting our rights and our future. blackvotersmatterfund.org/black-voters...

Black Voters Matter Releases Statement Following Maryland Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission Recommendation — Black Voters Matter

“Black Voters Matter supports the Maryland Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission’s recommendation for a new congressional map that protects the rights of Black voters and all marginalized commu...

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"We’re watching corporations bend over backwards to appease an administration and gain tax breaks, even when it hurts their own customers.” https://bit.ly/3M5GDpT

A call to action

‘We Ain't Buying It'

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“We’re not buying that the wealthiest country in the world cannot take care of its own citizens, but can take money to build golden dining rooms. We’re not buying from companies that won’t stand with us,” Brown said. madamenoire.com/1564773/blac...

'We Ain’t Buying It!' — Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Calls For A Black Friday Blackout From Retail Giants That Don’t Support Us

LaTosha Brown invokes the Montgomery Bus Boycott's 70th anniversary to launch the "We Ain't Buyin' It" economic protest for Black Friday.

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As part of her series on women, wealth & power, Tricia Raikes spoke with our Pres & CEO Leena Barakat about how women are reshaping philanthropy. Leena’s story is an invitation: follow what moves you & don’t wait until everything feels figured out. #philanthropy www.linkedin.com/pulse/redefi...

Redefining Power: A Conversation with Leena Barakat on the Future of Women-Led Wealth

As more wealth shifts to women than ever before, a defining question emerges: How can we lead in ways that truly redefine power and who it serves? In the second installment of my series on women, weal...

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