A year ago, Woods Fund Chicago launched our strategic plan — a map to guide us in becoming a more aligned, accountable, and bolder foundation. This stimulating process invited us to interrogate every aspect of the organization.
Read More“Organizational leaders initiating change must not only commit to making the change, but resourcing the change, even when it involves risk and discomfort.” — Michelle Morales, President, Woods Fund Chicago
Read MoreThe Woods Fund Chicago March newsletter is out now 📰
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month with the latest Woods Fund Chicago newsletter!
Read MoreMAMAS is a feminist of color reproductive justice collective that uplifts the activism of people who conduct mothering and caring forms of labor among Black, indigenous, and people of color-based communities
Read MoreNot Me We, founded in 2020, is a grassroots community group building power for Black, poor, and working-class people in South Shore and adjacent neighborhoods.
Read MoreHe was the biggest champion of the Foundation increasing its payout to 11%, starting in 2023. When the Board was considering this decision toward the end of last year, Laurence stated unequivocally that the role of Woods Fund Chicago is to walk the talk by prioritizing the needs of our grantee partners over the longevity of our corpus.
Read MoreWoods Fund Chicago is expanding #advocacy in the new year. We're thrilled to welcome Dayo Harris (she/they), Kimberley Rudd (she/her), Matt Reilein (he/him), Rey Wences (they/them), and Stacey Sutton (she/they) to our Board of Directors.
Read MoreWoods Fund Chicago’s New Board Members Advance the Foundation’s Commitment to Centering Community Organizing, Philanthropic Advocacy, and Socially Conscious Investing
Read More"The process of pausing to reflect is important in our work of systemic, institutional, and transformative change."
Read MoreRead about the wonderful in-person gatherings we hosted for new and returning grantee partners, an interview with Deborah Clark…
Read MoreDeborah Clark, Director of Grants Management and Assistant Corporate Secretary, Woods Fund Chicago and a Planning Committee Member of the Breakin’ It Down Conference, explains the origins of the conference, what attendees can look forward to, and how individuals and organizations can support it in the future.
Read MoreWoods Fund Chicago is looking for a dynamic individual excited about joining a new team during a period of organizational, programmatic, and culture change to manage the Foundation’s grantmaking portfolio.
Read MoreRead about the $1.3M+ funded to 38 Chicago organizations, including three new core grantee partners that have been invited to our core grantmaking portfolio
Read MoreIn May, Woods Fund Chicago opened our submission process for prospective and returning grantee partners for the Fall Cycle 2022 grantmaking cycle.
Read MoreApplications are NOW OPEN through October 10th for Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership program; a joint effort of Crossroads Fund, Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW), Woods Fund Chicago, Walder Foundation, and the Chicago Community Trust.
Read MoreHow can a private foundation use its assets to strengthen the social justice ecosystem beyond grantmaking?
Read MoreRead about: how we’re using our #grantmaking power to address widening disparities in #Chicago, the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 32nd anniversary (#ADA), & celebrating 20 years with Deborah D. Clark.
Read MoreLearn more about our #StrategicPlan and the role WFC plays in the community, the upcoming event: Deadly Disparities and COVID, the CNDA Awards, and celebrations of #PrideMonth and #Juneteenth.
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE on June 21, 2022 from 11:30-1:30 PM CT for Deadly Disparities and COVID: The continuing impacts on Black, Latinx, and Asian American Communities in Chicago.
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