Fighting the structural and cultural hurdles moms face while running for office & legislators face while fighting for family-friendly legislation.
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Exciting news! @MelindaGates’ organization @pivotalventures is matching up to $500K in individual donations in support of @VoteMamaFdn as we aim to raise $1M! Join us TODAY for our virtual GivingTuesday kickoff event: A Million for Mamas. ✅ RSVP: bit.ly/million4mamas
I'm excited to share that starting today through Dec. 13, my org Pivotal is matching up to $1 million in donations in support of two organizations I deeply admire: @VoteMamaFdn & @RCICaregiving. Learn how you can double your impact this #GivingTuesday: every.org/pivotal
We work with a powerful community breaking barriers to change our political system & normalize moms in leadership. Right now, every $ you give can be doubled thanks to @pivotalventures 1:1 match, up to $500k (totaling $1M). Donate today at every.org/votemama
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This #GivingTuesday, we're matching up to $1 million in donations toward @VoteMamaFdn and @RCICaregiving, two amazing organizations working to support women and families. Through noon ET December 13, Pivotal will match donations 1:1, up to $500,000 per organization.
I'm excited to share that starting today through Dec. 13, my org Pivotal is matching up to $1 million in donations in support of two organizations I deeply admire: @VoteMamaFdn & @RCICaregiving. Learn how you can double your impact this #GivingTuesday: every.org/pivotal
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Melinda French Gates will match up to $500,000 each in @GivingTuesday gifts to the @VoteMamaFdn, which supports mothers running for political office, and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (@RCICaregiving), which advocates for people caring for others. phlnthrp.com/4fMJZbr
This article is part of a partnership the Chronicle has forged with @ConversationUS and @AP to expand coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits.
@melindagates
🌟 Let’s raise A Million for Mamas!
🎉Join us on Dec 3, 7pm ET for a virtual event featuring Congresswoman @NikemaWilliams, @BusyPhilipps
& more! Every $ raised builds the political power of moms. Donations matched 1:1 up to $500K!
✅ Register: bit.ly/million4mamas
With Massachusetts becoming the 37th state to approve #CampaignFundsforChildcare, CFCC is now approved in 75% of the country! This decision is transformative and brings us one step closer to leadership that truly reflects the backbone of America--mamas.
It is our fifth anniversary! ✨🎂
We are getting ready for an incredible celebration tonight with Special guests include NY Governor @KathyHochul, @BusyPhilipps, @AmandaSeyfried, Congresswoman @NikemaWilliams, and MI Sec of State Jocelyn Benson @JocelynBenson
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ICYMI: R.I. General Assembly saw a 100% increase in the number of mom legislators w/kids under 18, up from 5 in 2022 to 10 as of February 2024, according to a new @VoteMamaFdn report. That's over twice the increase observed nationally. By @NancyKLavin
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/…
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.@VoteMamaFdn just released its newest report on the representation of moms of minor kids in office and the results are clear: we are still missing the voices of moms at the decision-making table.
Check out the full report for crucial insights👇
votemamafoundation.org/repor…
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With a woman at the top of the ticket, this year is the time to activate women and support their races up and down the ballot. We’re proud to support @pivotalventures in politically activating women alongside The Pipeline Fund, @VoteMamaFdn, @BrennanCenter, and @statesunited to empower women to vote, run for office, and civically engage across the nation.
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Did you see @melindagates on @colbertlateshow Wednesday night? We're thrilled she not only talked about our work for ♀️🏳️🌈representation but also the urgent need to fund organizations specifically like us & our friends @VoteMamaFdn! Watch the full convo: youtube.com/watch?v=4lR4aFJi…
We are thrilled 🙌 by the possibility of @VP @KamalaHarris becoming the first mother and first woman to ever lead our nation in @Forbes: bit.ly/3YhdyvM
Hint: We need more moms in office who, like @KamalaHarris, champion *truly* family-friendly policies.
Hawaiʻi just became the 33rd state to allow campaign donations to be used for child care🙌🏿🙌🏽🙌🏼
With HI, 2/3 of US states have now made this significant step forward in empowering more parents of minors to run for office. Read: bit.ly/3W2Rfam
#CFCC #ChildCare #Hawaii
Yesss AZ! Arizonans submitted over 800,000 signatures in support of a ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitution. @azforaccess
800k is more than double the amount required. It's one in five registered voters in the state.
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Pennsylvania just became the 32nd state (plus DC) to allow candidates to use donations for childcare #CFCC (thanks to the leadership of 2 mamas @amandaforpa and @repomara—along with help from @votemamafdn). votemamafoundation.org/cfccs…
Indiana just became the 31st state (!!!!) to allow candidates to use donations for childcare #CFCC (thanks to a request by 2 mamas @SenatorHunley and @Rep_Wilburn—along with help from @votemamafoundation). votemamafoundation.org/cfccs…
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#CampaignFundsForChildcare can
✔️Break financial barriers
✔️Encourage more caregivers (especially mamas) to run for office
✔️Transform our political landscape
Check out this new report from @VoteMamaFdn.
votemamafoundation.org/repor…