Applications are now open for the 7th cohort of the Women’s Economic Mobility (WEM) Hub, supporting women business owners from underserved communities—especially in the Arkansas Delta—with personalized assistance and $5,000 in unrestricted grant funding. This year, the program will serve 15 participants statewide, including five new spots for Northwest Arkansas, while maintaining its focus on advancing economic mobility for underserved women.
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The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas is now accepting applications for a paid summer internship offering hands-on experience in nonprofit operations while supporting impactful work across the state! We’re seeking a motivated, collaborative rising high school senior who is eager to learn, engage with new tools, and contribute to their community, with strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.
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In partnership with long-time supporter, Stone Bank, the Women's Foundation of Arkansas has released a newly commissioned research report examining the economic realities for women in rural Arkansas, "You Learn As You Go": Economic Risk & Reality for Women in Rural Arkansas. This study was commissioned to better understand how women in Arkansas make financial decisions and the support they need from financial institutions, their communities, and one another.
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The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA), with support from Ingeborg Initiatives, has released “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Childcare in Arkansas,” a research report examining how childcare costs, workplace flexibility and paid leave are shaping workforce participation and economic stability for families across the state.
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Big voices. Bold leadership. Real impact. The 2026 Power of the Purse slate is here! These women are making real change and creating lasting impact across the state. We can't wait to celebrate them on October 1, 2026!
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While cash donations are always appreciated, there are other tax-smart, impactful ways to give. Here are three alternative giving strategies — donations of stock, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) — that can enhance your philanthropy.
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In 2023, we established a new call: for Disruptors to fan that spark into a flame for the next 25 years. With a $2,500 investment to support the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas you can join the community of women to create real change and economic security for Arkansas women and girls.
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Our Women Empowered initiative is focused on ensuring economic security for all Arkansas women, as well as improving the financial futures of those who have already achieved economic security.
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Our Girls of Promise® initiative, presented by Acxiom, is focused on girls in Arkansas who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics (STEAM) fields!
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Our most recent study focused on identifying gaps in Arkansas' entrepreneurial ecosystem and the services provided by the entrepreneurial support organizations to women of color as they venture to establish their own business.
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