Welcome to Women & Philanthropy!
We are celebrating an extraordinary year in the history of Women &. Working closely with our partners, we have created an innovative strategic plan that will enrich our programming and guide our efforts for the next five years. The new plan will provide us with enhanced tools to communicate the role of women in social change and philanthropy, and to answer three important questions: Why women? Why philanthropy? Why now? The answers to these questions are why Women & Philanthropy remains relevant.
WHY WOMEN? Women have a unique and pivotal role in the creation of a better society. As Kofi Annan so eloquently stated, "When women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately; families are healthier; they are better fed; their income, savings and reinvestment go up. And what is true of families is true of communities, and eventually, of whole countries."
WHY PHILANTHROPY? Philanthropy has a critical role and responsibility in shaping society and advancing equity and social justice.
WHY NOW?
- Fairness: Though the face of philanthropy has changed with nearly half of all foundation CEOs and 70% of program officers being women, less than ten percent of all overall funding is aimed at programs that directly impact women and girls.
- Effectiveness: We have learned from the international arena that the most successful investments fully integrate a gender analysis because it strengthens the effectiveness of grant making programs overall.
- Human Rights: More than ever, women's lives are multifaceted, and holistic solutions are needed to address the issues affecting them.
WHO WE ARE
Since 1977, Women & Philanthropy has been a network and a voice for positive change in the field of philanthropy. Our research, events, services and network of members have helped increase both the amount of philanthropic dollars awarded to women and girls and the number of women working at all levels in the field of philanthropy. Today, we are poised with new initiatives to educate and mobilize the field of philanthropy while helping foundations improve their effectiveness. Thank you for your interest in Women & Philanthropy. Please check back often for updates.
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2005 Financial Information: Click to download in PDF format
2005 Audited Financial Statements
2005 Form 990
