To tackle challenges large and small, our world needs more strategic philanthropy. Women can lead this charge, harnessing their growing wealth and influence to create a more just, equitable and healthy society.
To unlock the full potential of women’s philanthropy, we must understand how gender shapes giving behavior. To build a powerful and diverse force of female philanthropists, we need to understand more about what drives women to give. The Women’s Philanthropy Institute exists for that reason: to conduct, curate and disseminate research that grows women’s philanthropy.
Donors, fundraisers, advisors, philanthropists, and leaders across the nonprofit, government, and business sectors benefit from the WPI's empirical data and innovative programs that inspire bold, transformative philanthropy.
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For years, economic studies have shown that people generally reduce their overall spending when they retire. But what about charitable giving? How does retirement affect philanthropy? Does this differ for women and men?
Explore the researchUnderstanding high-net-worth donors’ support for women and girls.
Explore the researchStudy examines how the relationship between giving to charity and life satisfaction varies by household structure, income, and gender.
Explore more Women Give researchNew research by the Collective Giving Research Group finds the number of giving circles and collective giving models has tripled since 2007. The collective giving groups have granted up to $1.29 billion over time.
Explore the researchThe Women’s Philanthropy Institute increases understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education—interpreting and sharing our insights broadly to improve philanthropy.
