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The Black Woman's Confidant - Reimagining Philanthropy: Creating Legacy Without Burnout with Carmen J. Randolph

AUGUST 5, 2026

The Black Woman's Confidant - Reimagining Philanthropy: Creating Legacy Without Burnout with Carmen J. Randolph

Carmen J. Randolph discusses reimagining philanthropy to create lasting legacy while avoiding burnout on The Black Woman's Confidant podcast.

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Women’s Foundation of the South Elects Three New Members to Board of Directors

JULY 30, 2026

Women’s Foundation of the South Elects Three New Members to Board of Directors

The Columbus Dispatch covers the election of three new board members strengthening WFS leadership across the South.

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Rural hospitals and rural women get punished in Trump’s new bill

JULY 6, 2025

Rural hospitals and rural women get punished in Trump’s new bill

MS NOW opinion piece connecting attacks on Medicaid and Planned Parenthood to the disproportionate harm faced by rural women in the South.

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Can We Talk About...? - Carmen James Randolph on championing our unsung heroes with Women’s Foundation of the South

MAY 21, 2025

Can We Talk About...? - Carmen James Randolph on championing our unsung heroes with Women’s Foundation of the South

Carmen J. Randolph discusses championing unsung heroes and building power for Southern women and girls with The Giving Practice at Philanthropy Northwest..

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How to Now: Creatively engage donors to offset changes in corporate giving

MAY 18, 2025

How to Now: Creatively engage donors to offset changes in corporate giving

Nonprofit MBA podcast features WFS President and Founder Carmen J. Randolph on creative donor engagement amid shifting corporate philanthropy.

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Celebrating Recognition of Our Impact

JANUARY 18, 2025

Celebrating Recognition of Our Impact

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Women’s Foundation of the South Awarded $50k Grant From Stupski Foundation

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Women’s Foundation of the South Awarded $50k Grant From Stupski Foundation

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How fashion designers and women of color-led groups are working to change the narrative

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

How fashion designers and women of color-led groups are working to change the narrative

NOLA.com coverage of how designers and women of color-led groups, including WFS, are reshaping the narrative of the South.

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Medicaid, Planned Parenthood and the devastating effects for rural women

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Medicaid, Planned Parenthood and the devastating effects for rural women

MS NOW opinion piece connecting attacks on Medicaid and Planned Parenthood to the disproportionate harm faced by rural women in the South.

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