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The following resources–including fact sheets, reports, research papers, surveys, etc.–are sorted alphabetically by source.

Title	Tag
What's All The Fuss About "Women's Philanthropy?"	Philanthropy
2011 February Times have changed, and women may hold the key to philanthropy in the 21st century. According to research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, this is the case not just in the U.S., but worldwide; and it is not just high net worth women we are talking about, but all women. Demographics and research support women’s increasing influence, capacity, and desire to sit at the philanthropic table. Education and income are two key predictors of philanthropic behavior. Since the early 1970s women have gained more access to both. Women’s changing roles in society – single longer, fewer children, higher paying jobs – augment their ability for philanthropy. http://www.givingusareports.org/blog/645 Source: Giving USA Type: Blog Entry
Pledge to Give Away Fortunes Stirs Debate	Philanthropy
2010 November 10 WITHOUT a doubt, the biggest event in philanthropy this year was the Giving Pledge, a commitment by 40 of the wealthiest Americans to give away at least half of their fortunes, about $600 billion. Now, about three months later, the pledge has not yet visibly inspired new major gifts or attracted additional signatures but has surely created discussion and debate, about the wealthy, their giving and what it says about our society. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/giving/11PLEDGE.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=The Pledge&st=cse Source: New York Times Type: Article
Private Sector Leads Donations in China	Philanthropy
2010 November 3 Private-run enterprises donated around 5.43 billion yuan ($812 million) in 2009, which accounted for about 41.35 percent of total donations from enterprises in 2009, according to an annual report on China's philanthropy development released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences on Tuesday. A total of 282 private-run enterprises donated more than 1 million yuan each, which amounted to 62.9 percent of enterprises involved in charity last year, said the report. http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/7185943.html Source: People's Daily Online Type: Article
A Gender Lens: For Inclusive Philanthropy	Philanthropy
2009 Resource guide on how to practice philanthropy with a gender lens. http://www.vwt.org.au/gender-9.html Source: http://www.vwt.org.au/gender-9.html Type: Book
Women More Generous, More Likely To Donate, Study Says	Philanthropy
2010 October 21 In all income groups, women are more likely to give, and in four of five groups, they give more than men do — sometimes twice as much, according to the study by the Women's Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy. http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/mind-soul/doing-good/2010-10-21-1Acharity21_ST_N.htm?POE=click-refer Source: USA Today Type: Article
Women's Philathropy, Women's Issues (Blog)	Philanthropy
Women's Philanthropy is a focus for empowering the lives of women and girls. Supporting non-profit programs that help women and girls through encouragement to build lives that maintain stability, the result is dynamic transformation and social change. This is a clearinghouse for sharing information and resources, as well as a forum for promoting dialogue, exchange and feedback about critical issues that affect women's lives. http://womensphilanthropy.typepad.com/stephaniedoty/ Source: Women's Philathropy Type: Blog
The Generosity Plan	Philanthropy
2009 Kathy LeMay LeMay’s new book, “The Generosity Plan,” argues that strategic beneficence is the key. Focus allows you to say no to solicitations more often than yes. Scattershot onetime gifts aren’t emotionally satisfying, and they confuse organizations, because they expect and solicit additional donations that don’t materialize. http://raisingchange.com/generosity-plan Source: http://www.amazon.com/Generosity-Plan-Sharing-Treasure-Talent/dp Type: Book
Quick Facts About NonProfits	Philanthropy
2011 Fact Sheet about NonProfits and Charitable Giving in the US in 2010. http://nccs.urban.org/statistics/quickfacts.cfm Source: National Center for Charitable Statistics Type: Fact Sheet
Women, Wealth and Giving: The Virtuous Legacy of the Boom Generation	Philanthropy
2011 Margaret May Damen Answering women's questions of how and why to give from the heart, Women, Wealth & Giving helps you understand the models that work best for charitable giving and how these models fit into your legacy mission, whether you've earned, inherited or married into your wealth. http://www.womenwealthandgiving.com/ Source: http://www.amazon.com/Women-Wealth-Giving-Virtuous-Generation/dp Type: Book
Decline in Total Charitable Giving in US Last Year Less Severe Than Expected	Philanthropy
2010 June 9 Total charitable giving in the U.S. declined 3.6 percent last year, according to “Giving USA 2010: The Annual Report on Philanthropy,” released today by the Giving USA Foundation and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. http://www.crainsdetroit.com/section/c?template=profile&uid=65587&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=65587&plckPostId=Blog%3A65587Post%3A14c02be6-1261-4bfb-a018-ce80c25d84f8&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript& Source: The Business of Being Nonprofit Type: Blog Entry
Untapped Potential: European Foundation Funding for Women and Girls	Philanthropy
2011 For the past decade, the value of investing in the rights and well-being of women and girls has been making headlines. The centrality of gender equality to the Millennium development Goals, recent commitments by various governments and foundations to fund women and girls, and the creation of Un Women1 in 2010 reinforce some of the encouraging, concrete results that have emerged from the conversation about the importance of investing in women and girls. http://foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge/research/pdf/untapped_potential.pdf Source: Foundation Center Type: Research Report - Non Profit Org
Number of Private Foundations in the United States	Philanthropy
2010 http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/PubApps/profileDrillDown.php?state=US&rpt=PF Source: National Center For Charitable Statistics Type: Program Annual Report
The Power and Impact of Women’s Funds	Philanthropy
2010 January 1 This highlights paper summarizes six recent reports about the impact, investment practices and values of women’s funds. This significant body of evidence, collected over the period 2006- 2009, shows a remarkable commonality in findings, and makes a compelling case for the distinctive and valuable role of women’s funds in accelerating social justice. http://www.womensfundingnetwork.org/sites/wfnet.org/files/FINALResearchSummary_1.pdf Source: Women's Funding Network Type: Research Report - Non Profit Org
Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds	Philanthropy
2010 June 1 In recent years, interest in philanthropy for and by women has intensified, accompanied by a growing acceptance of the idea that philanthropic investments in women and girls can accelerate positive change in communities. http://www.womensfundingnetwork.org/sites/wfnet.org/files/TheRoleofWomensFunds_Final.pdf Source: Women's Funding Network Type: Research Report - Non Profit Org
Twelve Women’s Funds in the South: Common Context, Collective Impact	Philanthropy
2011 August 31 Women’s funds offer a unique model for philanthropy that creates deep-rooted, systemic change through the empowerment of women and girls. The 12 women’s funds included in this report work to address the critical issues affecting women in the southern United States. In a part of the country too often characterized by its problems, these organizations see enormous potential for women and girls to be the solution, creating change for their communities and their region. This report represents a collaborative effort to present the common context and collective impact of the 12 funds. Working together, the funds identified their shared priorities and developed a common vocabulary for the key issues, approaches, and areas of social change in their work. The result goes beyond a simple overview of regional grant- making, embodying a shared commitment to build a better future for women and girls in the South. http://www.womensfundingnetwork.org/sites/wfnet.org/files/southernwomensfunds_083111.pdf Source: Women's Funding Network Type: Research Report - Non Profit Org
Global Giving: The Culture of Philanthropy	Philanthropy
2011 A new report from Barclays Wealth, a leading global wealth manager, which surveyed 2,000 high net worth individuals around the world, has provided a snapshot of global philanthropy revealing key differences in the attitudes and behaviours that are driving high net worth individuals to support charitable causes. http://www.barclayswealth.com/insights/global-giving-and-the-culture-of-philanthropy.htm Source: Barclays Wealth Type: Research Report- For Profit
The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women's Philanthropy and The Impact of Women's Giving Networks	Philanthropy
2011 The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women’s Philanthropy is the fourth in the series of Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s research reports that offer new insights into the philanthropic attitudes and behaviors of wealthy donors. Conducted by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, this year’s research follows an initial landmark study published through this partnership in 2006, with subsequent studies conducted in 2008 and 2010. The new 2011 study focuses on the motivations and behaviors of high net worth women and increases the understanding of the influence of women’s philanthropic networks in creating informed and engaged donors and volunteers. http://corp.bankofamerica.com/publicpdf/landing/hnw-2011/Study_HNW_Womens_Philanthropy.pdf Source: Bank of America Merrill Lynch Type: Research Report- For Profit
Women and Philanthropy: The Secret to Social Change	Philanthropy
2012 Ian Prior, U.S. Trust Whether they are giving or receiving philanthropic capital, women of all ages may be the key to a better world. http://www.ustrust.com/publish/ust/capitalacumen/fall2011/features/women-and-philanthropy.htm Source: U.S. Trust Type: Article
Tomorrows Philanthropist	Philanthropy
2010 Tomorrow’s Philanthropist looks at how philanthropic habits are evolving. Set against the backdrop of the global downturn, it is encouraging to see how much of a priority philanthropy has become and will continue to be. The report also indicates that a younger and ambitious type of philanthropist is emerging – a positive sign for causes and charities around the world. http://www.barclayswealth.com/Images/Barclays-Wealth-Tomorrows-Philanthropist_UK.pdf Source: Barclays Wealth Type: Research Report
Women Give 2012: New Research about Women and Giving	Philanthropy
2012 Women Give 2012 focuses on the effect of age and gender on charitable giving, with a spotlight on giving by Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and older Americans. The new report is the third in a series of research reports by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University that offers deeper insights as to how gender differences affect philanthropy.1 The Women Give studies complement a growing body of research that affirms women’s growing importance as donors in the non- profit sector. They also benefit decision-makers and fundraisers seeking to expand their donor base and attract more volunteers by providing key insights to inform their strategic efforts to more deeply engage women. http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/research-by-category/women-give-2012 " target="_blank">http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/research-by-category/women-give-2012">http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/research-by-category/women-give-2012 Source: Womens Philanthropy Institute Type: Research Report
The 2012 Bank of America Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy	Philanthropy
2012 The 2012 Bank of America Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy examines the giving patterns and priorities of America’s wealthiest households, and was once again written and researched in partnership with the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Building upon earlier studies completed in 2010, 2008 and 2006, the latest in this series offers a deeper understanding of giving trends, strategies and traditions among wealthy donors. Results are based on a nationwide sample of 700 U.S. households with a net worth of $1 million or more (excluding the value of their home) and/or an annual household income of $200,000 or more. http://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/press-kit/bank-america-high-net-worth-philanthropy-study Source: Bank of America Type: Research Report
Next Gen Donors: Shaping the future of Philanthropy	Philanthropy
2012 A relatively small group of Generation Xers and Millennials will inherit over $40 trillion in wealth, much of that designated for philanthropy. In this first-of-its-kind research, the Johnson Center and 21/64 examined a key segment of the next generation of major donors in the United States. Through a national online survey and in-depth interviews, they explored themes including philanthropic orientation, priorities, strategies, decision-making, and activities. http://www.grantcraft.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=3749 Source: GrantCraft Type: Research Report
The Next Gen Donors	Philanthropy
2013 A relatively small group of Gen Xers and Millennials are inheriting over $40 trillion in wealth, much of that designated for charitable giving. Many are making their own wealth, too. They will be the major donors in America for decades to come; some already are. http://www.nextgendonors.org/ Source: Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University Type: Research Report
2012 Annual Report of the 2012 Nexus Global Youth Summit	Philanthropy
2012 The final report will be published in 2013 and will offer a global ranking of countries and their tax readiness for philanthropy. It will also serve as a reference and benchmark for civil society organizations to promote a United Nations resolution calling for a Global Campaign for a Culture of Philanthropy. http://nexusyouthsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/globalcharitylawindex2.pdf Source: Nexus Global Youth Summit & McDermott, Will & Emery LLP Type: Report
The Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector	Nonprofit Sector
2012 Many nonprofits continue to use their brands primarily as a fund- raising tool, but a growing number of nonprofits are developing a broader and more strategic approach, managing their brands to create greater social impact and tighter organizational cohesion. http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/the_role_of_brand_in_the_nonprofit_sector?utm_source=Webinar_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SSIR_Live Source: Stanford Social Innovation Review Type: Review
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