Women’s Philanthropy Institute

NEW RESEARCH | To kick off #GiveToWomenAndGirls Day, we released new findings from our fifth annual Women & Girls Index, the only comprehensive index measuring giving to women’s and girls’ organizations in the U.S. Explore the findings to learn more about the philanthropic landscape for women and girls: https://lnkd.in/gKnWGz7Q 

WPI's Women & Girls Index shows that in 2020, the $9 billion in support of girls and women’s causes accounted for less than 2 percent of all philanthropic funding. This Chronicle of Philanthropy article features our own Jacqueline Ackerman discussing how Melinda French Gates' $12.5 billion might be used to benefit women and girls in the U.S. and around the world: “Her influence is more than just financial, and that will continue to grow as she strikes out on her own... It can be a game changer, but really only if it’s used to spur more giving.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBkSEJfp #GiveToWomenAndGirls #womensphilanthropy

"This move will have ripple effects throughout the field of philanthropy and especially the women's and girls' space." - Jacqueline Ackerman, WPI's interim director, is quoted in this Barron's article about Melinda French Gates' departure from the Gates Foundation. Much of the $12.5 billion in additional funding she will control may go to women and girls, a critically under-funded area; WPI's Women & Girls Index shows that less than 2% of charitable giving in the US goes to these causes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e83s9bcs #womensphilanthropy #GiveToWomenAndGirls

Dean Amir Pasic of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on Melinda French Gates' resignation from the Gates Foundation: "It's a milestone in the evolution of arguably the most important foundation of our time." Read more on her decision and how it could influence women's and girls' causes in the US and around the world: https://lnkd.in/d-QF-DDw #womensphilanthropy #givetowomenandgirls

From former WPI Director Jeannie Infante Sager: The WPI team has exciting news to share. As some of you may already be aware, my time as the Director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute has come to an end. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve in this role and to work alongside such dedicated and talented individuals engaged in elevating women’s philanthropy. I am writing to you today with a sense of excitement and optimism as Jacqueline Ackerman will be serving as our new Interim Director. While it is difficult to say goodbye, I am confident that Jacquie will continue to serve as a thought leader in this important space providing valuable leadership during this transitional period. Jacquie has been instrumental to the growth and evolution of WPI for close to a decade, having led our research agenda, managed research reports and roll outs, served as primary author on many of our reports, and supervised grants and sponsorships. Her commitment to our mission and her enthusiasm for our work are evident, and I have no doubt that they will continue to make significant contributions women’s philanthropy. During my time here, I have witnessed firsthand the dedication and passion that all of you in our network bring to amplifying the vital work being done in women’s philanthropy. As I prepare to step into a new chapter of my career, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your support, your dedication, and your commitment to our shared goals.   I have every confidence that Jacquie and WPI’s national advisory council will lead WPI with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. I will continue to champion the growth and power of women’s philanthropy and look forward to being in the audience with you for future WPI virtual events and at the next symposium in March of 2026. Warm regards, Jeannie Infante Sager, MA

Grateful to bookend the PWP 2024 conference!

WPI Director Jeannie Infante Sager is kicking off the Professionals in Women’s Philanthropy 2024 conference this morning. Thrilled to be here and grateful to JMU Women for Madison for hosting!

Where in the world is WPI? Next week we will be at the inaugural Professionals in Women's Philanthropy (PWP) Conference at JMU Women for Madison, where our own Jeannie Infante Sager will keynote! More info here: https://lnkd.in/eiKEfHhM

"Investing in girls and women is a lever for economic progress here and around the world. By improving women's economic security, we invest in stability for the entire community." - Dr. Una Osili of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Read more about #WomensPhilanthropy and efforts to #GiveToWomenAndGirls in this article from Next Avenue: https://lnkd.in/eNYV_ZDm

Our research shows that less than 2% of philanthropic dollars go to women's and girls' organizations. On this #InternationalWomensDay we are thrilled to partner with the Giving List Women to encourage donors to view women and girls as a lens in philanthropy, not simply a lane. Learn more about this approach and read our story by visiting https://bit.ly/glwSU to receive a complimentary copy of the book! #GivingListWomen #MoreThan2Percent #GiveToWomenAndGirls #LensNotLane