Our mission
The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation invests in opportunity and equality for women and girls in the Granite State through research, advocacy, education, grantmaking and philanthropy.
WOMEN BUILDING
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
Oct 19, 2023
Our Women Building Community Luncheon brought together women and feminists of all genders to build community, get inspired and take action.
Change the Future.
Invest in Women and Girls.
Join our movement of gender justice in the Granite State by investing in our work building voice, money and power for women and girls in New Hampshire.
RESEARCH
We are a trusted source of data in New Hampshire, and are the source of high-quality research with a gender lens. We publish research about women and girls in New Hampshire to inform the public, spark dialogue and shape more equitable statewide policymaking.
The Status of Women in New Hampshire
Our flagship report on the women of New Hampshire, across areas of demographics, health, safety, economic security and leadership.Read More ››
The Status of Girls in New Hampshire
A bi-annual report on the girls of New Hampshire, across areas of demographics, education, economic security, health, substance use and safety.Read More ››
Gender Matters: Girls Mental Health
Our latest Gender Matters report covers the effects of the mental health epidemic on New Hampshire girls.Read More ››
EDUCATION
We provide education and training, like our nonpartisan Women Run! program, to help women and girls thrive and make a difference in their communities. We also seek to engage all genders in the movement towards gender justice.
Run for Elected Office with Women Run!
Women Run! is the only nonpartisan program in New Hampshire empowering and training women to run for state and local office.Read More ››
New Hampshire Women's Heritage Trail
The Women’s Heritage Trail seeks to give visible recognition to the historic women of New Hampshire and celebrate their significant contributions to the life and culture of the state since its founding.Read More ››
Gender Justice Cafe: Climate Feminism
Revisit our latest Gender Justice Cafe, where we explored environmental justice through a gender lens.Read More ››
ADVOCACY
We use our platform to advocate for policies that advance opportunity and gender equality in New Hampshire by selecting a number of bills each year that have the greatest potential to impact Granite State women and girls. Our advocacy is nonpartisan, evidence-based and collaborative.
Current Legislative Priorities
We select a handful of bills each year which have the potential to significantly impact Granite State women. See our legislative watch list here.Read More ››
Women Make the Economy Work — So Let’s Invest in Them!
Read our CEO's op-ed on how child care and other services in our state budget impact the economic futures of Granite State women.Read More ››
More Women in Government Leads to Better Communities
New Hampshire city elections are happening November 7. Your vote can change the representation of women on your city's boards!Read More ››
GRANTMAKING
Our grantmaking program fuels positive change in our communities by supporting the most innovative and promising solutions to issues impacting women, girls and marginalized genders in New Hampshire. We know that when women and girls prosper, communities thrive.
Meet Our Grantees
Our Community Grants program funds organizations each year that provide services and programming to New Hampshire women and girls. Meet our latest grantees here!View Grantees ››
Reproductive and Sexual Health Care Access Fund
The New Hampshire Women's Foundation supports the full range of reproductive health care for all who need it. Learn more about our fund supporting a future of reproductive and sexual health care access in New Hampshire.Read More ››
Women and Girls of Color Fund
Nationally, only 1.9% of philanthropic dollars go to organizations serving women and girls, and organizations serving women and girls ofRead More ››
CONNECT
We are building voice, money and power for New Hampshire women, girls and marginalized genders. Join us in this movement by staying connected to our work and our mission.
Apply for a Grant
We fund organizations that serve women and girls in New Hampshire. Learn more about our Grantmaking Program.Learn More ››
Join Us at Our Next Event
From our springtime GALA to fall Women Building Community Luncheon, check our calendar for upcoming events.View Calendar ››
Join us for an Upcoming Nonprofit Roundtable
Gather with leaders of nonprofits serving Granite State women and girls to discuss common challenges and solutions.Read More ››
SUPPORT
Help us change the landscape in New Hampshire by investing in Granite State women and girls. Your support is crucial to building a state where people of all genders have opportunity and equality.
Make a Donation
Change the future — invest in women and girls! Increase your impact and help us change the landscape in New Hampshire.Read More ››
Planned Giving
As a supporter who shares our vision, you have the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact through planned giving.Read More ››
Shop NHWF Merch
Show your support of Granite State women, girls and marginalized genders while investing the New Hampshire Women's Foundation!Read More ››
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
