Ann, Jessica, Vanessa, Samhita and Jen. Courtney and Celina were missed, but we were happy to drink their share of the vino.
This weekend, almost all of the Feministing gals got together (Celina couldn't make it, sad) to discuss the upcoming redesign and the future of the site. It was fantastic. Not only did we finally all get in the same room to dish, we also got a ton of work done. (Seriously, check out the super serious board and all.)
Thanks to your generous donations, we're well on our way to completing the redesign with an expected launch at the end of the month. (So exciting!) We'll be making more announcements about the site as we move forward, but the most important one that we wanted to share with our readers right now was that we're planning on becoming a nonprofit organization. We feel like becoming an organization will not only allow us to do our work more effectively, but that it will also help us expand our mission to provide a platform and community building tool for young women and feminist activists, and to maintain an accessible (and fun!) forum on feminism.
We also wanted to let folks know that as we go through this process, we'll be keeping you updated as to our progress every step of the way. We want to be as transparent as possible about our plans - you all have helped to build this community just as much as we have, so we want you to be involved along the way.
Thanks again for all of your continued support, it means the world to us. (In fact, our first official order of business for the retreat was to read aloud some of the amazing emails you send us about Feministing and what it means to you. Those words of support make it all worthwhile, seriously.)
So happy Monday, and we're all looking forward to a bright, new Feministing future!
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how exciting! i seriously love feministing and quote it on a semi-daily basis to my boyfriend. it's just wonderful to have access to this group of people (posters and commenter alike) who are like-minded in their feminist thinking but diverse enough to keep things fresh. love love love.
can't wait for the new site!
Will being a non-profit do anything to curtail your ability to speak on political subjects?
Ismone, we're meeting with an expert actually to figure out how we can make sure that doesn't happen. Believe me, the last thing we want to lose is our ability to speak out!
Ooh, I can't wait for the relaunch! I've only just discovered Feministing, and I've been going back through the archives, reveling in the awesomeness that is this blog.
Just a teeny note. The grammar Nazi in me won't let it go. But I don't think "Courtney and Celina were poorly missed," is the correct phrasing. Instead of poorly, I think the word you were looking for was dearly? *slinks off to Grammar Cave*
I just found Feministing, and I love it. One of my New Years resolutions was to donate to causes I love, and after reading your site, I think I love you all. I was just wondering how to do it? Keep up the good work!
Becoming a nonprofit won't impact your ability to speak out politically. And as far as political action, there's plenty of room within the different 501 codes for all sorts of political agencies. Becoming a 501(c)(3) would mostly impact your ability to lobby, which, I assume, you're not doing anyway. (I'm finishing up my master's in nonprofit management.) Speaking of, if you need any grant proposal writing or research, I'm happy to volunteer! :-)
I'm so excited for you all! I've been a reader for quite some time, and the site is always interesting to read. Thanks for everything!
This is awesome news! I'm really excited to see all that changes that are a-coming! :)