January 20, 2023

The 50th Anniversary Party That Wasn’t

January 20, 2023/ Elizabeth Barajas-Román, Guest Contributor

As we mark what should have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the fight for reproductive justice continues. Guest author Elizabeth Barajas-Román explains why women’s funds are so crucial right now.

December 07, 2022

What Stands Out About the Trends Charitable Fund in Arizona?

December 07, 2022/ Alyssa Ochs

The Trends Charitable Fund is an extension of Trends Magazine, a publication geared toward affluent readers in Arizona. This is a good funder for nonprofits in the state to know, since it keeps its focus on Arizona.

January 01, 2021

Getting to Know Greenville Women Giving’s Philanthropic Approach in South Carolina

January 01, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs

Here is a closer look at the work and approach of Greenville Women Giving, to help South Carolina grantseekers connect with this influential regional giving circle.

March 06, 2020

A Look at How Impact 100 Chicago Empowers Women’s Philanthropy

March 06, 2020/ Alyssa Ochs

There are over fifty chapters of Impact 100 across the country. Here’s a closer look at Impact 100 Chicago’s local giving and what it’s doing to empower women in the region.

October 03, 2019

New Study Finds Meager Giving to Women and Girls’ Groups

October 03, 2019/ Julia Travers

Despite increased attention to gender equity, a new index finds that U.S. women’s and girls’ groups receive just a tiny sliver of overall charitable donations. Which issues receive the most support? And why is giving in this space so lackluster?

May 25, 2019

Montana’s Newest Giving Circle Is Prioritizing Funding Capital Projects

May 25, 2019/ Alyssa Ochs

One of the newest women’s giving circles is 100 Strong Gallatin Valley, affiliated with the Bozeman Area Community Foundation in Montana. Here we take a look at how these local women approach philanthropy.

May 25, 2019

In Omaha, a New Hub for Black Women’s Philanthropy

May 25, 2019/ Alyssa Ochs

It seems like every time we look, there’s a new local giving circle rallying the philanthropic efforts of women and people of color. As we expand our coverage of the Upper Midwest and Great Plains, we learned about the I Be Black Girl circle in Omaha, Nebraska.

May 31, 2017

Listen to Your Heart, Follow Your Friends: How Young Women Philanthropists Think Differently

May 31, 2017/ Alyssa Ochs

A new report highlights how millennial women give differently than their mothers or grandmothers. It's all very promising news, actually. Here are the key findings that stand out the most.

February 25, 2014

Meet the 15 Most Powerful Women in U.S. Philanthropy

February 25, 2014/ David Callahan

Women are guiding how some of America's largest fortunes are being given away. But men often get the credit. The most powerful women in philanthropy include well-known figures like Melinda Gates and Laurene Powell Jobs, but also many less familiar names, like Marilyn Simons and Carol Larson. Check out the list!