The Power of Women’s Philanthropy
June 13 Indianapolis event will explore implications of research showing that women of the Baby Boom generation give more to charity than men
INDIANAPOLIS—Women’s impact on philanthropy will be the focus as local nonprofit leaders, grant makers and leading philanthropists gather to hear details, discuss trends and consider the results of recent research conducted by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Women Give 2012 is among the first study of its kind examining not just how women give, but also exploring the impact of the combination of age and gender on giving trends. It affirms women’s growing importance as donors and examines differences in giving by women and men.
DATE: Thursday, June 13
TIME: 5 to 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Woodstock Country Club, 1301 West 38th St.
Debra Mesch, Ph.D, director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, will speak about the research results from Women Give 2012 and other studies conducted by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute on women’s giving and the role that gender plays in philanthropy. She will lead a discussion about the action opportunities that the findings of these studies offer for nonprofit organizations.
About the Key Findings:
- Boomer and older women give 89 percent more to charity than their male counterparts at all income levels, and regardless of the share of their permanent income that they give.
- Among those who are in the top 25 percent of permanent income, Boomer and older women give 156 percent more than similarly situated men.
- Women are also more likely to give than men, when education, income and other factors affecting giving are equal.
- Women tend to be more altruistic than men and their giving frequently is motivated by the desire to make a difference in peoples’ lives.
Key Facts about Baby Boomers
- At 76 million strong, Baby Boomers are the largest generation in America today.
- Baby Boomers hold more than 90 percent of the country’s net worth and account for 78 percent of all financial assets.
- By 2030, 54 percent of American Boomers will be women.
- Senior women age 50 and older control net worth of $19 trillion and own more than three-fourths of the nation’s financial wealth.
Attending the event
The event, which is sponsored and hosted by Indianapolis philanthropist Lorene Burkhart, is free and open to the public. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Caitie Deranek at WomenGiv@iupui.edu or (317) 278-8918. Interested news media are asked to contact Adriene Davis Kalugyer at adrldavi@iupui.edu or 317-278-8972
About the Women’s Philanthropy Institute
The Women’s Philanthropy Institute furthers the understanding of women’s philanthropy through research, education, and knowledge dissemination. By addressing significant and groundbreaking research questions and translating that research into increased understanding and improvements in practice, WPI helps to leverage new and expanded resources for the common good.
About the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is dedicated to improving philanthropy to improve the world by training and empowering students and professionals to be innovators and leaders who create positive and lasting change. The School offers a comprehensive approach to philanthropy—voluntary action for the public good—through its academic, research and international programs and through The Fund Raising School, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute. For more information, visit www.philanthropy.iupui.edu.
