Women’s Philanthropy Programs
WOMEN GIVE DIFFERENTLY THAN MEN AND THEY GIVE MORE
The women’s philanthropy movement has been gaining momentum for more than twenty-five years. Today women make up over half of the wealth in the United States. By 2030 women are expected to hold $30 trillion in financial assets (McKinsey and Company).
Although women have tremendous wealth capacity, many companies and organizations have not tapped into this valuable resource.
For the past five years I have been researching women’s philanthropy, wealth, and the way in which they give. I have interviewed more than 70 women philanthropists and leaders.
Hear directly from other leaders in this video regarding the great potential of a woman philanthropy program.
A PROVEN STRATEGY
I have a six-step strategy I use when working with organizations wanting to develop a women’s philanthropy program, enhance their current practice, or integrate women’s philanthropy into their current fundraising department. This model includes the following elements:
Awareness | Assessment | Alignment
Action | Acknowledgement | Achievement
This model helps organizations, staff, and specifically fundraisers:
Develop a knowledge and awareness of women’s issues and their philanthropy practices
Assess their capacity and resources to build an effective and successful women’s philanthropy initiative
Align resources with mission and vision
Implement specific program elements gleaned from some of the best women’s philanthropy programs in the county
Develop an effective stewardship program
Define outcomes and evaluate
“It was so wonderful talking to Lois because I could see the passion of why she felt women can make such a difference in philanthropy.”
“Lois is doing outstanding work on women in philanthropy. With her extensive background in fundraising and nonprofits, she has so much to offer, I would highly recommend her as a consultant, trainer, or mentor. ”