In this episode, Joy engages in a deep conversation with Katharine Im-Jenkins, managing director of the Equality Fund. They explore the innovative financing strategies behind the Equality Fund, the power dynamics within endowments, and the importance of sustainable funding for grassroots organizations working on gender equality.
The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities in feminist funding, the role of governance in managing endowments, and the need for collaboration and trust in the philanthropic landscape. They also reflect on the current challenges facing feminist movements and the importance of imagining new models for future resourcing.
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