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Welcoming
Vanessa
Pabón-Hernandez

As CEO of the Women's Fund
of Western Massachusetts

 

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The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts fuels progress toward gender equity by funding the most promising solutions, collaborating with results-oriented partners, and by elevating the collective power of local women to take charge, and to lead with purpose.

We envision Western Massachusetts as a national leader for gender equity where people in our communities have the power to prosper economically, live safe and healthy lives, and thrive.

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Grantmaking

We mobilize the collective resources of our donors to provide support for nonprofits that address the most urgent problems facing western Massachusetts’ women and girls.

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Partnerships and Community Engagement

We leverage expertise, relationships, and resources to produce the most promising solutions and inspire cross-sector collaboration.

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Leadership Development

We give women and girls the tools, mentors, and confidence to become effective civic leaders and elected officials.

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News

July 15, 2024 in Leadership, Local, Shared

Celebrating a Remarkable Leader: Donna Haghighat

Celebrating a Remarkable Leader: Donna Haghighat We want to express our sincere gratitude to co-founder Dianne Fuller Doherty for hosting this beautiful gathering in honor of an impactful leader. Celebrating…
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June 6, 2024 in Leadership, Local, Shared

Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Welcomes New CEO

Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Welcomes New CEO For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Lisa Ranghelli, Chair Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Board of Directors Lisa@ranghelli.com 413-387-9991 Luzed Guzman…
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February 6, 2024 in Leadership, Local, Shared

CEO of Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts to Step Down by Fiscal Year End

CEO of Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts to Step Down by Fiscal Year End For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Arwen Lowbridge, Co-President Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Board…
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Let’s work together to ensure women have both the skills and resources to succeed economically, the power to act on economic decisions, as well as fair and equal access to economic institutions.