News September 07, 2023

Elevating Equity: Graustein Memorial Fund Encourages Continued Investment in Diverse Fund Managers like Fearless Fund

Elevating Equity: Graustein Memorial Fund Encourages Continued Investment in Diverse Fund Managers like Fearless Fund. The Graustein Memorial Fund stands in solidarity with The Fearless Fund and its commitment to ensure opportunity and financial…

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July 07, 2023

The Graustein Memorial Fund’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action

The Graustein Memorial Fund’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action The Supreme Court ruling finding race-conscious admissions to higher learning unconstitutional is a devastating blow on our nation’s ability to achieve equity…

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News September 12, 2022

Introducing the Funders for Family Leadership

Memorial Fund team member Margarita Alvarez is part of the team that created the Funders for Family Leadership’s Philanthropic Self-Reflection Tool for Equitable Parent Partnership. FFL is a learning community dedicated to transforming philanthropic…

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News June 03, 2022

Equity Grants Criteria Webinar

Equity Grants Criteria Webinar held May 3, 2022.

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News, Community Voices March 28, 2022

Connecticut needs equitable early childhood funding

The William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund calls on state and municipal budget makers to fully and equitably fund early care and education in Connecticut. In most BIPOC communities—and, indeed, across the state—child care is in short supply. Disparities…

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News, Culture & Society, Philanthropy & Nonprofits March 19, 2021

Statement in Solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander Community

A Responsive Grant is available to offer immediate support to communities in Connecticut responding to current and emerging threats, trauma and harassment against the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

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News, Culture & Society, Philanthropy & Nonprofits March 17, 2021

Stand Against Racism Grant Application Now Available

The William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund invites community members and organizations in Connecticut to apply for small grants through the Director’s Discretionary Fund to support activities and events related to Stand Against Racism, taking place on…

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News, Grantee Spotlight, Culture & Society, Philanthropy & Nonprofits February 10, 2021

William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Pledges $1,000,000 to Fund the Movement for Black Lives

The William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund is pleased to announce a grant totaling $1,000,000 to the Fund for the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL). The grant represents a five-year commitment to supporting the work of M4BL, with $200,000 being disbursed…

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News, Events, Culture & Society November 02, 2020

Voting Resources

Information for voters in the 2020 presidential election.

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News, Philanthropy & Nonprofits July 07, 2020

Job Opening at the Memorial Fund: Communications Specialist

WCGMF seeks a part time Communications Specialist to assist with communications work and advocacy work oriented toward helping to create a more just and equitable society.

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