Women and men give differently. Our rigorous research explores these differences, deepening our understanding of why, how, where, and when women give.
Fundraisers, advisors and philanthropists across sectors use this research to evolve their strategies and advance bold, transformative philanthropy.
How does retirement affect philanthropy? Does this differ for women and men?
Explore the researchFor 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?
View the report »Impact investing is an example of philanthropy’s innovation and elasticity, but there is also concern that impact investing may displace more traditional charitable giving. This research highlights the role gender plays in that discussion, and raises important considerations for fundraisers, wealth advisors, donors and philanthropists alike.
View the report »How do parents transmit generosity to their adult children? And does this differ for daughters and sons? Women Give 2018 explores these questions and more. The findings highlight the importance of intentionality when it comes to raising philanthropic children and passing on a legacy of giving.
View the report »"Giving By And For Women" explores the motivations, backgrounds and giving styles of powerful, high-net-worth women who donate $1 million or more to causes benefiting women and girls.
View the report »Understanding the role gender plays in philanthropy empowers organizations to engage their donors most effectively and increase their giving. This is true throughout the year and particularly on #GivingTuesday, a day designated to maximize philanthropic giving.
View the report »This report is among the first to examine the current scope, scale, and significance of giving circles and other models of collective giving in the U.S. It underscores the leadership role that women are playing in driving this new model of philanthropy.
View the report »WPI sought to understand: does the “joy of giving” lead to a happier life? Women Give 2017 is a step forward in understanding what makes us happy. It delves deeply into the connections between happiness and charitable giving, and looks at this relationship through a gender lens.
View the report »This research offers groundbreaking insight into what motivates donors to give to women’s and girls’ causes. These findings have implications for donors, nonprofit organizations, fundraisers, and wealth managers alike.
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