Women’s Philanthropy Engagement and Giving Strategies

Key Takeaways:

• Why Focus on Women in Philanthropy:

  • Women donors prioritize meaningful engagement, informed decision-making, and tangible impact over visibility or personal recognition. They prefer collaborative giving and supporting causes aligned with their values.

• What Women Donors Value:

  • Early involvement, clear communication of impact, and opportunities for long-term contributions. They seek participatory roles, often through group efforts.

• Case Studies:

  • Examples like Mackenzie Scott’s significant charitable contributions ($8.5B to 780 organizations in one year) and the Maverick Collective illustrate high-impact, purpose-driven philanthropy.

• Practical Strategies:

  • Organizations are encouraged to review donor portfolios and identify ways to engage women donors through dialogue and collective initiatives.