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Soapbox Media: Appointed empowering women to seek a seat at the table
Thirty-two percent of civic boards in the Cincinnati region have no female representation. The Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation is seeking to change that with its newly launched initiative “Appointed.” In order to serve on a civic board, one must be appointed by a governmental official, typically an…
Cincinnati Enquirer: Opinion: Female-dominated jobs seen as less valuable
In 2017, the Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation commissioned a study from the UC Economics Center to explore whether a gender wage gap exists in our region. A simple comparison of median earnings between men and women was inadequate. Instead, the researchers examined how our economy rewards men…
WVXU: New Toolkit Helps Employers Establish Economic Stability Of Workers
In its continuing effort to identify and solve challenges that affect women and their families, The Women’s Fund has just released a toolkit of policies and practices for employers in our region that will both benefit their employees and their bottom lines. Joining “Cincinnati Edition” to discuss the new Employer…
WCPO: The Women’s Fund launches Appointed to get more women on civic boards, commissions
Across the eight-county Greater Cincinnati region, women make up a little more than half the population. But they hold only about 30 percent of the seats on government-appointed boards and commissions, according to The Women’s Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation. That’s why The Women’s Fund is launching a new,…