The National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women's Initiatives (NPCYWI)

The National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women's Initiatives

Funder: New York Women's Foundation Inc (lead/participating organization)

Overview:
A dynamic national effort by leading women's foundations to amplify the collective voice of young women, particularly from underrepresented communities, and ensure their safety, health, and economic prosperity. The initiative addresses core structural issues that have hindered low-income young women from reaching their full potential.

Mission

• Amplify collective voice of young women
• Ensure safety, health, and economic prosperity
• Transform philanthropy and systems
• Center leadership of young women
• Foster cross-sector partnerships

Guiding Principles

• Led-by-and-for approach: Young women-centered decision making
• Transforming philanthropy: Changing how philanthropy approaches women's issues
• Systems change: Addressing structural inequities
• Cross-sector partnerships: Engaging diverse collaborators

Geographic Scope

• National initiative (19 women's foundations participating)
• Addresses disparities across the United States
• Local and national engagement

Focus Areas

• Safety of young women
• Health outcomes
• Economic prosperity
• Narrative change and representation
• Policy advocacy

Impact

• Coalition Growth: Expanded from initial participants to 19 women's foundations
• Collective Action: Together reshaping narrative and elevating voices of young women
• Cross-sector engagement: Inspiring action and igniting change locally and nationally
• Highlighting issues of disparity: Bringing attention to equity gaps

Community Partners (Examples)

• Aurora Women and Girls Foundation
• Women's Fund of Rhode Island
• (Additional partner organizations across 19 women's foundations)

Contact Information

• Address: 39 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006
• Phone: 212-514-6993
• Email: hello@nywf.org
• Tax ID: 13-3457287 (NYWF as lead organization)