Boston Women's Fund

Boston Women's Fund We support community organizations run by women, girls & gender-expansive people in Greater Boston.

03/31/2026

Boston Women’s Fund’s CEO and our research consistent sat down with to discuss our first-of-its-kind report centering grassroots leaders, where Greater Boston’s philanthropic dollars actually go, and the consequences for women and gender-expansive grassroots leaders of color that extend far beyond the dollar sign.

Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio.

Thanks Nichole Davis for amplifying this work!


03/27/2026

During the racial reckoning of 2020, organizations expressed profound commitment to supporting leaders of color. But then, the winds changed. Our report “Carrying the Weight, Leading the Change” sought to map the impact of that change on women of color leading small nonprofits.

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Apply today to experience the “Horizon Effect.” 90 % reported feeling more confident in their leadership after the progr...
10/30/2025

Apply today to experience the “Horizon Effect.”

90 % reported feeling more confident in their leadership after the program.
85 % saw greater clarity in decision-making and leadership direction.
86 % said the community they built will continue to sustain their leadership journey.
90 % said Horizon reshaped how they define leadership.
100 % of leaders would recommend a peer.

💬 “I stopped shrinking my brilliance. I learned that rest is resistance.” — Horizon Collective Alum

Join a liberatory space for women and gender-expansive leaders of color to deepen confidence, clarity, and community. ✨

Applications close Nov 3 at midnight.

Visit bostonwomensfund.org/horizoncollective to apply and learn more.

Step inside the Horizon Collective — where leadership meets liberation.Over six months, women and gender-expansive leade...
10/28/2025

Step inside the Horizon Collective — where leadership meets liberation.

Over six months, women and gender-expansive leaders of color come together to rest, reflect, and reimagine what leadership can look like when care and courage lead the way.

The Horizon Collective includes:
→Six in-person sessions that create space for reflection, learning, and deep community building.
→ A two-day overnight retreat designed to rest, restore, and reconnect with purpose — grounded in the belief that wellness and liberation belong together.
→ A liberatory leadership journey where personal healing meets professional growth, and participants strengthen boundaries, clarity, and courage.
→ A vibrant alumni network that continues to collaborate, support one another, and rise together long after the program ends.

Applications are open through November 3 at 11:59 PM EST.
Learn more and apply at bostonwomensfund.org/horizoncollective

Applications are now open for the Horizon Collective, a six-month leadership journey created by and for women and gender...
10/09/2025

Applications are now open for the Horizon Collective, a six-month leadership journey created by and for women and gender-expansive leaders of color in Greater Boston.

Rest. Rise. Reimagine leadership — together.

This is not your typical leadership program. It’s a liberatory space to explore new ways of leading rooted in authenticity, community care, and rest as resistance.
🗓 Applications close November 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
✨Learn more + apply: bostonwomensfund.org/horizoncollective

In 2024, you stood with us when it mattered most. You recognized the urgency, the injustice, and the power of action—and...
01/15/2025

In 2024, you stood with us when it mattered most. You recognized the urgency, the injustice, and the power of action—and you showed up. Because of you, the Boston Women’s Fund pushed boundaries, rewrote the rules, and supported grassroots leaders who refuse to wait for permission to create change.

Thank you for your partnership. Thank you for your belief in this work. Thank you for standing with us. The fight isn’t over, but we’re ready for what’s next—because of you.

The Boston Women's Fund will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3.We believe that rest, reflect...
12/20/2024

The Boston Women's Fund will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3.

We believe that rest, reflection, joy, and connection are essential self-care practices in our pursuit of justice and liberation for all. Prioritizing this time to recharge enables us to better support our grantee partners and the community. We look forward to reconnecting with you on Monday, January 3!

As a part of BWF’s 40th anniversary, we are so excited to celebrate our Liberation Leaders and give them their flowers. ...
10/10/2024

As a part of BWF’s 40th anniversary, we are so excited to celebrate our Liberation Leaders and give them their flowers. 💐

This amazing group of 40 leaders are dedicating their time and talents to creating new systems for our communities to thrive throughout the Greater Boston area. Swipe to learn more about our first 4 leaders and read their full bios here: https://www.bostonwomensfund.org/liberation-leaders

Stay tuned as we spotlight our other Liberation Leaders on social media throughout October.

Asha Abdullahi Somali Parents Advocacy Center for Education
Cherie A. Craft Smart from the Start, Inc.
Dara Kwayera Imani Bayer
Ivelisse Caraballo

We are so excited to present our Leading Us Toward Liberation honorees!In October 2023, we asked you: who are the innova...
09/25/2024

We are so excited to present our Leading Us Toward Liberation honorees!

In October 2023, we asked you: who are the innovative changemakers who have touched your life and the lives of your community members? Who are the women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals who have fought for their communities and have yet to receive their flowers? We received 86 nominations of incredible unsung heroes and beloved community leaders in the Greater Boston area. Our Selection Committee spent six months getting to know the nominees, their commitment to our collective liberation, and their impact on community. These 40 honorees — our Liberation Leaders — emerged as some of the most innovative changemakers trying to create new systems for our communities to thrive.

Learn more about each of these incredible leaders at bit.ly/3XvfU9E, and be sure to stay connected as we uplift their work!

We are proud to announce that our very own Natanja Craig Oquendo is the recipient of The Larsson Danforth Foundation Awa...
09/24/2024

We are proud to announce that our very own Natanja Craig Oquendo is the recipient of The Larsson Danforth Foundation Award - Individual at VISIONS Inc.'s 40th Anniversary celebration.

In honor of Latine History Month, let's look at a brief history of Latine immigration in Boston! Latines have left a las...
09/23/2024

In honor of Latine History Month, let's look at a brief history of Latine immigration in Boston! Latines have left a lasting mark on Boston through culture, activism, and hard work. Today, Latine presence is stronger than ever — building businesses, leading social justice efforts, and making sure their stories are heard. Here's to the resilience, vibrancy, and future of Latines in Boston!

For more detailed history check out "The 'Browncoats' are Coming": Latino Public History in Boston by Félix V. Matos Rodríguez!

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