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Engaging Women
Grounded in a tradition of volunteerism and sharing, women bring a new voice to philanthropic giving, one that is based on partnership and engagement and is transforming the way philanthropy and fundraising work.More women are:
- Overcoming racial, cultural, and economic barriers.
- Familiar with financial matters. Accepting the power and responsibility associated with money.
- Solicited directly from charities for donations.
- Comfortable making gifting decisions for the money they share with their husbands, even if the husband has earned the majority of it.
- Feeling that they do not need permission to give.
- Becoming financially secure and valuing their giving ability.
- Feeling comfortable about the future.
- Comfortable being a public, visible philanthropist.
In This Area
- Women’s Guide to Giving
This guide is intended to help women create a charitable giving plan and choose which giving options work best for them. - Characteristics of Women Givers
Learn about how age and social influences can have an impact on women’s giving. - Giving Motivations
Women have identified many reasons that they are motivated to give. Some of these reasons mirror why men give, but there are also reasons that speak directly to women.
Materials
- Survey Finds New Generational Trends in Women’s Philanthropy
Research by the Falconer Group and Sondra Shaw-Hardy that shows generational differences in women's giving. - A Plan of One's Own: A Woman's Guide to Philanthropy (PDF)
This guide examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on creating and using a variety of forms of charitable giving, as well as working with professional advisors. Hardcopies are also available by contacting Courtney Moore (cmoore@givingforum.org or 703-879-0809).
Links
- The Transformative Power of Women's Philanthropy: New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, No. 50
Written for any development officer or woman looking to be more effective in her philanthropy and volunteer leadership, this issue explores how women's philanthropy has shaped the world.
