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Growing affluence has allowed women from all age groups
and economic backgrounds to use the concepts and tools
of mainstream philanthropy-private and family foundations,
public and community foundations, and corporate giving
programs, among them - to support the causes they care
about most.
Recent research by the Women's Philanthropy Institute
that examines and documents diverse patterns of women's
participation in philanthropy indicates that while women
have the same "core motivations" for giving
as men-altruism, gratitude, and the desire to make a
better world-they approach giving differently. Grounded
in a tradition of volunteerism and sharing, women donors
emphasize partnership and engagement. The unprecedented
wealth and power now shared by women in this country
is transforming fundraising and philanthropy overall.
RESOURCES FOR WOMEN DONORS:
A Plan of One's Own, developed
by the New Ventures in Philanthropy initiative of the
Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, serves
as a helpful companion for women who wish to create
a personal charitable giving plan. A multitude of options
and strategies for giving are offered. The easily accessible
44-page guide includes information about making a direct
gift to an established charity, developing a corporate
giving program or foundation, exploring planned giving
options, and giving through volunteering and skill-sharing.
The philanthropic landscape is described in detail,
from giving circles to family foundations to venture
philanthropy. An ample resource section and bibliography
afford additional inspiration to give effectively.
View a PDF of A Plan of One's Own at http://www.givingforum.org/resources/plan.pdf
or order a copy online through our Publications
Order Form.
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Chester County
Fund for Women and Girls
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The Fund
is dedicated to improving the lives of women and
girls and all members of the Chester County community
through education, grant making and encouraging
community collaboration. The Fund also runs the
Girls Advisory Board (G.A.B.) which gives high school
girls an opporutnity to make decisions about awarding
grants to local nonprofit organizations.
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Ms.
Foundation for Women |
Through
its leadership, expertise and financial support,
the Foundation champions an equitable society by
effecting change in public consciousness, law, philanthropy
and social policy.
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Women's
Funding Network |
An
international partnership of women's and girls'
foundations, donors and allies that works to strengthen
funds and is committed to social justice.
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Women
& Philanthropy |
Women
& Philanthropy advocates within the field of
philanthropy for the full engagement of women and
girls in society. W&P works to increase the
effectiveness of foundations and individual philanthropists
in creating a more caring and just world.
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Women
Donors Network |
As
a national membership organization of women who
make annual contributions of at least $25,000, the
Women Donors Network provides the tools and relationships
women need to be activist donors working together
for progressive change.
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WOMENS
WAY |
WOMENS
WAY raises money and mobilizes community resources
to support programs run by and for women that: Advocates
freedom from violence; Guarantees equal opportunity;
Challenges discrimination in all forms; Fosters
economic self-determination; and Affirms reproductive
freedom.
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