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"Women and Philanthropy provides unique and meaningful stories of scores of women philanthropists and describes how these women are making a difference through giving, partnering, leveraging, role modeling, and asking, and will help all women on their philanthropic journey, as well as nonprofits who are working with women as donors."
—Jennifer Buffett, philanthropist and president, Novo Foundation, New York, New York
"Written for every development officer who wants to gain greater insight into charitable giving by women, this thorough, engaging book makes a compelling case for the importance of engaging women as volunteers and as donors."
—John Lippincott, president, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Washington, D.C.
"With in-depth information about the importance of diversity to women's giving and how the philanthropy of women has and will shape the future of the nonprofit sector, this critically important book provides insightful information for donors and nonprofit leaders alike."
—Emmett D. Carson, CEO and president, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Mountain View, California
"Sondra, Martha, Buffy and their colleagues have led the way in examining the role and impact of women in giving, volunteering, and social involvement. Their latest volume is a must-read not only for anyone working in the nonprofit sector, but also for any donor, regardless of gender."
—Paulette V. Maehara, president and CEO, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Alexandria, Virginia
"Women and Philanthropy provides a look at what has been, but more importantly, provides a road map for what is possible for women as donor leaders in changing the face of philanthropy."
—Christine Grumm, president and CEO, Women's Funding Network, San Francisco, California
"A wise and exceptional book that breaks essential ground in the world of philanthropy by delving into the issues specific to women."
—Charles W. Collier, senior philanthropic advisor, Harvard University, and author, Wealth in Families, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Web Contents.
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
Part One: Acknowledging the Differences.
Chapter One: Women Are Not Little Men.
Chapter Two: The Power of the Purse.
Part Two: The Hows and Whys of Women’s Philanthropy.
Chapter Three: From Bag Ladies to Bold Divas: The Media and Changing Stereotypes.
Chapter Four: Women's Giving: The Six Cs Plus Three.
Chapter Five: Stages, Styles, and Generations.
Part Three: Building Bridges to the Other Half.
Chapter Six: Non-Profits' Future: Gender-Sensitive Development.
Chapter Seven: Bringing Women to the Table.
Chapter Eight: Women's Philanthropy Programs and Giving Circles.
Chapter Nine: Taught or Caught: Donor Education.
Part Four: The Future of Philanthropy.
Chapter Ten: Bold Women Giving Boldly: New Frontiers of Women’s Philanthropy.
Chapter Eleven: The Age of Women's Philanthropy.
Resource A: Focus Group Sample Questions.
Resource B: The Million Dollar Exercise.
Resource C: What's It All About? Money and Me.
Resource D: Experiences with Philanthropy: Current Giving Patterns and Family Values.
Resource E: The Power of the Purse.
Resource F: Resource Papers.
Notes.
Index.
Overview
"Women and Philanthropy provides unique and meaningful stories of scores of women philanthropists and describes how these women are making a difference through giving, partnering, leveraging, role modeling, and asking, and will help all women on their philanthropic journey, as well as nonprofits who are working with women as donors."
—Jennifer Buffett, philanthropist and president, Novo Foundation, New York, ...