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Women's Philanthropy Institute

Women, Wealth, and Philanthropy

A new look at high net worth giving and the impact of women’s giving networks New research sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch focuses in the motivations and behaviors of high net worth women.

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WPI Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

Applications for the WPI Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship are due April 29, 2012 for the 2012-2013 academic year.

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New Online Course

New York Times Knowledge Network Online Course: Women and Philanthropy - The Time is Now

Self-paced Course; Rolling Admission

Education and Training	Research	Convening
WPI provides a continuum of research-based educational services to inform donors, fundraisers, institutions, and other constituencies about women’s philanthropy. In collaboration with the Center’s Fund Raising School, WPI offers “The Dynamics of Women’s Giving," the first two-day course designed specifically around women as donors. This course may be customized for your audience.	WOMEN GIVE 2010 A new study shows that women give more to charity than men. WPI advances women’s philanthropy through original research by addressing significant and ground-breaking research questions. WPI translates research into increased understanding and improvements in practice. Other Publications and Resources	WPI periodically convenes leaders, decision makers, fundraisers, donors, and the public for in-depth discussion and analysis about gender related philanthropy issues.

Education and Training

Research

Convening

WPI provides a continuum of research-based educational services to inform donors, fundraisers, institutions, and other constituencies about women’s philanthropy. In collaboration with the Center’s Fund Raising School, WPI offers “The Dynamics of Women’s Giving," the first two-day course designed specifically around women as donors. This course may be customized for your audience.

WOMEN GIVE 2010
A new study shows that women give more to charity than men.

WPI advances women’s philanthropy through original research by addressing significant and ground-breaking research questions. WPI translates research into increased understanding and improvements in practice.

Other Publications and Resources

WPI periodically convenes leaders, decision makers, fundraisers, donors, and the public for in-depth discussion and analysis about gender related philanthropy issues.

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