Fenomenal Funds is a feminist funder collaborative using a shared governance model and participatory grantmaking to support the resilience of women’s funds who are members of the Prospera International Network of Women’s Funds.
On March 18, 2025, Fenomenal Funds hosted “Proven Pathways: Collaborative Funding That Shows Impact” at the Japan Society in New York City.
This event marked the launch of the Collaboration Grants Report, reflecting on five years of trust-based, collaborative grantmaking to advance women’s and girls’ rights globally. The program explored how shared decision-making can drive sustained impact, strengthen movements, and fund bold solutions.
Speakers included: • Rose Marandu, Women’s Fund Tanzania • Irena Ehrlich, Global Fund for Women • Laila Alodaat, Prospera INWF • Althea Anderson, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation • Maitri Morarji, Foundation for a Just Society • Shama Dossa, PhD & Phoebe So, Fenomenal Funds Co-Leads • Rebecca Hallin, KIT Royal Tropical Institute