Solving 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.
Want to learn more? We offer education and training about women’s philanthropy. Join us for reflection, analysis, and discussion of timely issues as we explore how and why gender matters in philanthropy.
Meet historian and author Joan Marie Johnson on Tuesday, October 3 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at the Urban League, 777 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis. A panel discussion following Joan's presentation will focus on what women today can learn from our foremothers about leveraging our philanthropy and our voices to effect change.
RSVP to join the discussionDREAM. DARE. DO., the Women's Philanthropy Institute’s 2017 symposium about the intersection of women, philanthropy, and civil society, documented the diverse, innovative, and exciting ways women are building a strong civil society in the United States today.
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Study examines differences in giving to charity across generations by gender and marital status.
Download the report View Women Give 2016 infographic Explore more Women Give researchRead how transformative philanthropists connect their values to their philanthropic action.
“What I learned from my mother about the power of giving”
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“The most radical way to advance meaningful change is to shift economic, social and cultural power to those who don’t have it.”
Read articleThe Women’s Philanthropy Institute increases understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education—interpreting and sharing our insights broadly to improve philanthropy.
