g rantmaking at the i ntersections the catalyst fund cohort at the new york women’s foundation...
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GRANTMAKING AT THE INTERSECTIONS
The Catalyst Fund Cohort at The New York Women’s Foundation
Jacqueline Ebanks Director of Programs
September 22, 2010
CATALYST FUND OVERVIEW
Build strong, diverse, and responsive movement to create systemic change
Increase and sustain new resources for reproductive justice organizations led by the women-of-color
Increase commitment and capacity of foundations to support women-of-color-led reproductive justice organizations
Strengthen the capacity of women-led reproductive justice organizations to engage in this critical work. 2
NYWF CATALYST GRANTEE PARTNERS
17 NYC based organizations engaged in advancing reproductive and economic justice
Average Budget $760,000
88% rely on support from grassroots fundraising
Between 1 – 10 staff; 46% have 5-6 staff people
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COMMUNITIES ENGAGED
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COMMUNITIES ENGAGED
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE INTERSECTIONS
Advocating for funding for school-based child care so low-income teen mothers can complete their education
Developing a training tool for case workers in the child welfare system
Monitoring the city budget for cuts affecting access to health services
Forging alliances with the New York Domestic Workers for Justice Coalition and the National Domestic Workers Alliance
Working with Legal Aid and Empire Justice on Medicaid Issues 6
YOUR ROLE TODAY
Hear more about the work of our grantee partners
Hear about the partnerships and alliances that help them have impact at individual and systemic levels
Identify opportunities to partner with our grantee partners and with NYWF
Be thought partners in this work
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