G RANTMAKING AT THE I NTERSECTIONS The Catalyst Fund Cohort at The New York Women’s Foundation Jacqueline Ebanks Director of Programs September 22, 2010

C ATALYST F UND O VERVIEW Build strong, diverse, and responsive movement to create systemic change Increase and sustain new resources for reproductive justice organizations led by the women-of-color Increase commitment and capacity of foundations to support women-of-color-led reproductive justice organizations Strengthen the capacity of women-led reproductive justice organizations to engage in this critical work. 2

NYWF C ATALYST G RANTEE P ARTNERS 17 NYC based organizations engaged in advancing reproductive and economic justice Average Budget $760,000 88% rely on support from grassroots fundraising Between 1 – 10 staff; 46% have 5-6 staff people 3

C OMMUNITIES E NGAGED 4

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE INTERSECTIONS Advocating for funding for school-based child care so low- income teen mothers can complete their education Developing a training tool for case workers in the child welfare system Monitoring the city budget for cuts affecting access to health services Forging alliances with the New York Domestic Workers for Justice Coalition and the National Domestic Workers Alliance Working with Legal Aid and Empire Justice on Medicaid Issues 6

YOUR ROLE TODAY Hear more about the work of our grantee partners Hear about the partnerships and alliances that help them have impact at individual and systemic levels Identify opportunities to partner with our grantee partners and with NYWF Be thought partners in this work 7