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New Study From Women’s Philanthropy Institute Explores Goals and Impact of Women’s Foundations and Funds

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A new report from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) helps fill a gap in knowledge about women’s foundations and funds - a diverse and dynamic group of organizations with a history of leading philanthropy dedicated to women and girls. The study builds on previous WPI res … [Read more...] about New Study From Women’s Philanthropy Institute Explores Goals and Impact of Women’s Foundations and Funds

Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Hosts Pop-Up Giving Circle

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By Rachel Wasserman History was made November 11th in Atlanta, as a room full of Jewish women and teenage daughters joined together to participate in the first (and hopefully annual) Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Power of Women Pop-Up Giving Circle. Jewish Women’s Fund of … [Read more...] about Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Hosts Pop-Up Giving Circle

New Pathways to Women’s Philanthropy

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By Janice Weinman Our sages understood that tzedakah is important not only because of the benefits it bestows on recipients, but also because of those it bestows on donors. Hands-on altruism enriches one’s life. Some of the most profound experiences of my own life have i … [Read more...] about New Pathways to Women’s Philanthropy

Jewish Women Change Makers, Talking to Each Other and Their Community

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By H. Glenn Rosenkrantzfor eJewish Philanthropy Here were about 300 women, all immersed in the impact sphere from myriad angles - visionaries and change makers themselves, as well as funders, Jewish community leaders, and other supporters. Their gathering just before … [Read more...] about Jewish Women Change Makers, Talking to Each Other and Their Community

Women’s Philanthropy Institute Launches First Index to Systematically Measure Total Giving to Women’s and Girls’ Causes

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The Women’s Philanthropy Institute has released the Women & Girls Index: Measuring Giving to Women’s and Girls’ Causes, which, for the first time, quantifies the number of charities in the United States dedicated to women and girls and the amount of charitable giving they rece … [Read more...] about Women’s Philanthropy Institute Launches First Index to Systematically Measure Total Giving to Women’s and Girls’ Causes