Building philanthropy for gender & racial equitya critical part of the foundation's work is helping people understand the power they have to change the world through personal philanthropy. Our donor-partners and donor advisors are encouraged to embrace their philanthropic leadership by participating in donor workshops, sharing community and grantee connections, and engaging in giving opportunities, such as donor advised funds and legacy and planned giving. Additional donor engagement opportunities building philanthropy for gender and racial equity include: (continued on sch. O)* in fy22, wfmn held it annual equity summit, bringing together corporate, philanthropic, and individual donor-partners with policymakers, young women leaders, and statewide grantee-partners from all our funds - for a day of inspiration, learning, and cross-sector networking. * Wfmn concluded its road to transformation that began at the outset of the pandemic and the uprising for racial justice to listen, amplify, and invest in the voices and experiences of communities across our state. These online learning engagements highlighted a range of perspectives, including across geography to address the experiences of women and girls throughout minnesota, particularly those most impacted by inequity because they hold the key to solutions for a stronger minnesota. This series of convenings informed the creation of wfmn's new seven-year strategic plan, which deepens the foundation's mission to end systemic inequities and drive innovation for gender and racial justice. * Wfmn engaged a transformation committee* donor-centered grantmaking: ripley memorial foundation, a donor advised fund of the women's foundation of minnesota, awarded $117,000 in grants to 14 organizations focused on teen pregnancy prevention in ramsey and hennepin counties, a 29% increase in the amount of its annual grantmaking. For the first time, these grants are multi-year investments. Organizations funded will promote access to women's health education and services built on cultural and community strengths so that young women and gender-expansive youth know about their bodies and can make healthy, informed choices as they grow and age. Ripley memorial advisors has increased its responsive support for the health and well-being of adolescents and aligned its strategies with the young women's initiative of minnesota (ywi MN) to engage with recommendation #15 of the ywi MN's blueprint for action: to promote access to women's health education and services built on cultural and community strengths so that young women know about their bodies and can make appropriate and healthy choices as they grow and age. * Engaged a paid wenda weekes moore intern and Dr. Reatha clark king fellow as we invest in building a pipeline of leadership opportunities for women of color leadersa value to philanthropy, nonprofits, and communities. Through the program to date, wfmn has engaged 47 women of color and american indian women in all aspects of its operations, including evaluation, fundraising, grantmaking, and administration. The program also provides rigorous training and professional development opportunities.* As of 3/31/22, the foundation has 69 donor advised funds. The combined assets of all donor advised funds totals: $8,484,298.* In fy22, wfmn provided expanded virtual opportunities for donors, stakeholders, and institutional partners to engage with the status of women & girls in minnesota research, share the themes and solutions from our road to transformation listening series, learn about wfmn priorities through a state of the foundation update. Engaging communities of learning and practice, wfmn continued its men of courage circle convenings to maximize men's engagement and investment in safety and hosted a financial empowerment series for women led by a donor-partner. Participate in the road to transformation's series of events to grow in activating their philanthropy and ability to advance gender and racial justice.

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