
Transmitting Generosity to Daughters and Sons
Understanding how parents transmit generosity to their children – does this differ for daughters and sons?
Explore the researchSolving complex and challenging problems around the world requires perspective, grit, and leadership from men and women. Simply put: gender matters in philanthropy. The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) exists to:
The WPI helps to better understand the powerful role of women as leaders in 21st century philanthropy, and how to leverage that power for the common good.
Donors, fundraisers, advisors, 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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Understanding how parents transmit generosity to their children – does this differ for daughters and sons?
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 WPI Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship supports and encourages emerging scholars in their study of gender and philanthropy. By supporting final research and dissertation writing, this award fills a much needed gap.
The Women’s Philanthropy Institute increases understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education—interpreting and sharing our insights broadly to improve philanthropy.