The Future of Philanthropy Is Female


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In recent years, women have amassed much more wealth, and with it, more control of the philanthropic purse strings.

Households where women make charitable giving decisions are more likely to support causes related to health, youth, families, and international development.

These days, nonprofits are also engaging differently with major donors, in part due to an influx of female givers.

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