Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis

"We can't save the world by playing by the rules because the rules have to be changed." -Greta Thunberg, climate activist

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Levine for this ceiling-breaking accomplishment! https://www.npr.org//in-historic-first-biden-to-nominate-t

UPDATE: this interview will now air on Fox 2 at 6 and 9 pm and KPLR 11 at 7 pm. Today was an historic day for women and people of color as Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President of the United States. Tune in live on KPLR11 or Fox2Now to see WFSTL Executive Director, Keri Koehler, with Vic Faust discussing recent advancements for women and the importance of representation. On Fox 2 St. Louis or live streamed here: https://fox2now.com/on-air/live-streaming-sc/.

Congratulations to Ruth Lee, new CEO of Connections to Success in St. Charles, MO! We know you'll do wonderful things for the organization and the community. #womeninleadership #blackwomeninleadership #stlouis https://www.bizjournals.com//connections-to-success-names-

Searching for meaningful ways to give back to your community and share your wealth of experience? We have you covered: volunteer applications are NOW OPEN with our partners at Rung for Women! Want to mentor women pursuing your career field? We need that. Just looking to tend our urban garden on the weekends? Got you covered there, too! Submit your interest form today at https://www.tfaforms.com/4866475. ... Click the link in bio for more info. #supportwomen #mentor #socialcapital

It's no secret that women have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 economic crisis. That's why we at WFSTL need to be stronger than ever as we enter 2021. We promise to continue to: - Support women directly through grantmaking and partnerships - Incentivize workplace change and pandemic response policies that support women... - Advocate for local and state policies that promote pay equity and support working families Your end-of-year gift will set us up for success in 2021. Will you give to support women today? Donate here: https://www.wfstl.org/ways-to-give-2 or click the link in bio.

This is the last week to complete your Women in the Workplace Employment Scorecard! All surveys must be completed by Friday, Jan. 22 to be considered for our 2020 honorees. Don't let your hard work for gender equity go unnoticed! Email [email protected] to register and receive your link.

"I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do." -Georgia O'Keeffe #WomenWhoInspire #Inspiration #BeBrave

Shout out to all the ladies working hard to make the holidays happen this year! We hope you all have a joyful, safe holiday season. #happyholidays Image source unknown

#TipTuesday: Develop employee affinity groups for underrepresented groups within your staff. Research shows that affinity groups (or Employee Resource Groups) help to attract and retain staff and promote a culture of inclusion and collaboration that will boost morale. #tip #tiptuesday #affinitygroups #erg

Do your future self one quick favor before taking a break for the holidays: email [email protected] to get your Women in the Workplace Employment Scorecard link! The Scorecard is an important data-driven tool for organizations as they evaluate how to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. 17 organizations were recognized for pro-female work environments last year. Will your employer be an honoree in 2020? Email [email protected] to register. ... Survey open through January 11, 2021. https://www.wfstl.org/women-in-the-workplace-initiative

Thanks to Women's Funding Network for featuring our Women in the Workplace Employment Scorecard Initiative! There's still time to register in this innovative program by emailing [email protected].