Women are more philanthropic than men

Women are more philanthropic than men: "In recent years, studies have dispelled myths about women and charitable giving. Debra Mesch, the director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, says misconceptions—like that women don’t give big donations and that women have to ask a man, such as their husbands, before they can give money—still abound. But WPI has found that in almost every income bracket, women give more than men."



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Groups Work on Attracting Women Philanthropists - NYTimes.com

Groups Work on Attracting Women Philanthropists - NYTimes.com: Apparently, the high-powered volunteers were on to something. The local United Way groups have grown into 137 Women’s Leadership Councils that have raised $985 million in 12 years.

The wider philanthropy world, too, is discovering the differences between men and women. A half-dozen studies have been published in the last two years — the first systematic research into gender and philanthropy — revealing that women generally donate more, are more actively involved in the given charities, demand more proof of effectiveness and prefer somewhat different causes than men.

Maxim Thorne: The Komen-Planned Parenthood Case -- A Philanthropic and Political Victory for Us All

Maxim Thorne: The Komen-Planned Parenthood Case -- A Philanthropic and Political Victory for Us All: I like the fact that Komen's strategies have been entrepreneurial and they pay to get the best talent, and thus get people to give more time, and more treasure. And I like the brand they created.

Why then the outrage that hit the Komen Foundation because of its decision to defund Planned Parenthood?

Well the Komen Foundation forgot what donors believed about the Komen brand and that's surprising. My own impression of the Komen brand was that it was a non-partisan tough organization that focused on its mission and got most of the world to believe that women's health -- and breast cancer in particular -- was not a political issue. We could all support it and believe it was the big pink umbrella -- the pink ribbon for us all.

President's Community Enrichment Program showcases ASU | ASU News

President's Community Enrichment Program showcases ASU | ASU News: Women & Philanthropy is an inspiring example of the world-changing power of female philanthropy by providing an opportunity for women, through collaboration and the pooling of resources, to significantly impact the educational, research and public outreach missions of Arizona State University. Since its inception in 2002, Women & Philanthropy has provided more than $1.7 million in funding support to 56 ASU programs.

Tabby Biddle: Women and Philanthropy

Tabby Biddle: Women and Philanthropy: "Here's a myth for you: men donate more money to charity than women. Perhaps this myth stays alive because most people don't think of women as high-activity donors. But that's not true. Certainly women give of their time and skills to help worthy causes, but now they are bringing money too."

Jacksonville women's group is a rising influence in giving | Jacksonville.com

Jacksonville women's group is a rising influence in giving | Jacksonville.com: "That's one of the reasons why the Women's Giving Alliance has grown into one of Jacksonville's major funding sources for groups that work to improve the lives of girls and women in the city. If its annual meeting on Wednesday was any indication, the alliance is on the leading edge of a growing trend."

'Cram the Container': IU Haiti relief effort: IU News Room: Indiana University

'Cram the Container': IU Haiti relief effort: IU News Room: Indiana University: "BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Organizers of an Indiana University Haiti relief effort say the response from the IU and Bloomington communities already has been strong. As their monetary fundraising efforts continue -- just this week each member of the IU women's basketball team donated her pre-game meal money -- they have shifted the focus to a material aid drive, encouraging donors to help 'Cram the Container!' a 1,280-cubic-foot container provided by the university."

Female donors group formed at OU | NewsOK.com

Female donors group formed at OU | NewsOK.com: "The University of Oklahoma has received more than 9,000 major gifts over the years from women in their own names, but OU never had an organization specifically for female donors."

Jewish Women in Philanthropy: A Conversation with Susan Stern | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog

Jewish Women in Philanthropy: A Conversation with Susan Stern | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "Much of the most recent data tracking various “groups” of donors centers directly on women. In our professional dealings with donors and nonprofits, we know that some women donors might be more likely to fund programs designated specifically for the benefit of women. This pattern is largely a response to practices traced to the years when organizations historically were run entirely by men who were not especially sensitive to female motivations. So women donors today are making a point to speak out more loudly and are making demonstrable impact on decision-making processes . . . both in their individual households regarding charitable priorities and in institutions which are allocating precious resources."

Inside Philanthropy: Fundraisers should get more respect

Inside Philanthropy: Fundraisers should get more respect: "Fundraisers should get more respect

By Todd Cohen

Fundraising professionals play instrumental roles at nonprofit organizations but get less pay and support than they need and deserve.

Two new studies suggest nonprofits may not be investing enough in their fundraising staff, particularly in women."

Women Take the Lead in Couples' Charitable-Giving Decisions - Philanthropy.com

Women Take the Lead in Couples' Charitable-Giving Decisions - Philanthropy.com: "Women Take the Lead in Couples' Charitable-Giving Decisions

By Paula Wasley

Women are taking an increasingly prominent role in determining their household’s charitable giving, with high-income women in particular more likely to seek financial advice and use sophisticated methods when making donations, according to a new study sponsored by Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund."

Fidelity study examines women and philanthropy - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe

Fidelity study examines women and philanthropy - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe: "As they create their own wealth and continue to outlive men, women are shaping the future of philanthropy, concludes a new study from the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, which also found that high-income women are more likely than other donors to give publicly, rather than anonymously."

Runners raise £1m for charity - Scotsman.com News

Runners raise £1m for charity - Scotsman.com News: "THOUSANDS of women crossed the finishing line in Glasgow's Bellahouston Park yesterday, as they competed in the UK's largest women-only 10km race.
For more than an hour, runners of all ages sprinted, skipped and scrambled the final metres to collect their medal. Together, they raised more than £1 million for charity."

Anonymous donor makes $70M in gifts to women-run colleges and universities

Anonymous donor makes $70M in gifts to women-run colleges and universities: "It's a big-bucks mystery: Who's flooding some of the nation's universities with millions in anonymous gifts?

At least 13 schools have received gifts totaling nearly $70 million from an unknown deep-pockets philanthropist."

Around Annapolis: Womenade's charitable efforts gain attention - Annapolis - (HometownAnnapolis.com)

Around Annapolis: Womenade's charitable efforts gain attention - Annapolis - (HometownAnnapolis.com): "Launched in Sept. 2002, Annapolis Womenade is modeled after Washington Womenade, a giving group that sprang up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., the previous year. The group's slogan is, 'With lemons, make lemonade. With women, make Womenade."

ROB WOUTAT: No Brag, Just Fact: We're Generous : Rob Woutat : Kitsap Sun

ROB WOUTAT: No Brag, Just Fact: We're Generous : Rob Woutat : Kitsap Sun: "The Association of Fundraising Professionals found various factors that influence charitable preferences. Young people are more likely to support health and human services. New parents between 25 and 34 are more likely to donate to education. Americans 45 and older more often put religious organizations at the top of their lists, while younger donors put religious charities last. In their charitable giving, men gave stronger preference to educational organizations than women, while woman showed a stronger preference for environmental causes."

allAfrica.com: Kenya: Where Goats Take to the Track to Loosen Donors' Purse (Page 1 of 1)

allAfrica.com: Kenya: Where Goats Take to the Track to Loosen Donors' Purse (Page 1 of 1): "The East African Women League, which was founded 91 years ago in Kenya by women associated with the colonial civil servants, have been involved in charitable ventures throughout East Africa but the goat derby sticks out as the most beautiful and enjoyable event. The derby started in Uganda."

Potlucking to support global women's empowerment - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Potlucking to support global women's empowerment - Santa Cruz Sentinel: "Move over community fundraising campaigns, mass mailings and downtown protests -- these days, the latest platform for global social change is none other than the traditional potluck dinner, where a circle of women, armed with casseroles, organic green salads and deli-made dolmas gather to study world issues and pool financial resources for needy causes."

Bryn Mawr Now

Bryn Mawr Now: "It is, she said, “a benefit not only to the students of these special institutions, but a benefit to so many others. Graduates of women’s colleges are twice as likely as graduates of coed institutions and universities to become more involved in philanthropic activity. How good it is when women give and give generously of their time, their talent, and their treasure in the interest of improving conditions in their communities, their country, and their world.” Cole issued a challenge to Bryn Mawr and all women’s colleges to demonstrate “a commitment to valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusio"

Leaders discuss women’s role in giving | Philanthropy Journal

Leaders discuss women’s role in giving | Philanthropy Journal: "ichtin and Betty Craven, who heads the Warner Foundation, shared their learning experiences in a panel discussion, 'Reflections and Lessons from Two Successful Women Philanthropists,' at a recent breakfast meeting held by the Triangle chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Craven, whose foundation works to promote social justice and advocacy, noted that women often need to step back from getting too emotionally involved in the causes they serve."