THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT
Susan Davis Moora
“I believe that one of the most powerful accomplishments of the women’s movement is…women leading and initiating the social investment industry, which is creating transformation that proves that social investments outperform. This is gradually creating a seismic shift that allows a globally sustainable economy.”
Founder and publisher of The Spokeswoman, the first national publication of the women’s movement. Helped organize Sojourner Truth day care center in Chicago, 1969. Chicago Chapter, National Organization for Women. Expertise in publishing, banking, social investing and other niches of sustainability using principles of generosity and trust. Closely involved with community banking with South Shore Bank in Chicago. Continues to work closely with communities and philanthropists across the globe to develop high impact innovation circles. The Chicago Network. Founder of Capital Missions Company. Innovator of KINS Innovation Networks.
Photo 1. Susan Davis showcasing Woman News, 1973. Photo 2. VFA Event, Honoring Midwest Feminists, 2004. (left to right) Heather Booth, Mary Jean Collins, event videographer, Carol Mosley Braun, Susan Davis, Alice Dan, Judy Long and Robin Kaufman.
More About Susan:
- Philanthropists Manifesting Their Life Missions, by Susan Davis
- KINS Innovation Networks, official website
- The Trojan Horse of Love, by Susan Davis Moora
- Feminist Activity Archives
- National Organization for Women, Chicago Chapter Records. 1964-2012, University of Illinois at Chicago. Special Collections (Richard J. Daley Library)
- The Spokeswoman, National Feminist News Monthly records
- In 1972, “Socialist Feminism: A Strategy for the Women’s Movement,” believed to be the first publication to use the term “socialist feminism,” was published by the Hyde Park Chapter of the CWLU; included Heather Booth, Day Creamer, Susan Davis, Deb Dobbin, Robin Kaufman and Tobey Klass.
- Midwest Academy (Chicago, IL) records (Chicago History Museum)