Women and Philanthropy

Comparison Essay # 102889

Women Studies

An analysis of the differences between men and women regarding philanthropy.

1,880 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper analyzes the relationship between women and philanthropy. It discusses if women differ in their giving methods from men and how women respond to being approached for giving to an organization. The paper also examines whether there are certain query methods that women prefer and if they prefer not to be approache as well as how they choose the charities to which they give.

Table of Contents:
Stereotypes in Philanthropy
Do Men and Women Really Differ?
How Do Women Give?
Approaching Women
What Rewards are there for Philanthropy?
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"According to the Council of Michigan Foundations [CMF] (n. d.) "women take philanthropy personally" (p. 7). Women need to be drawn into committing funds to a cause. They may feel the need to volunteer before donating money, feeling that they want to be part of the process (CMF, n. d.). However, women's giving is also affected by the age of the women being approached, based on their attributes and the issues that affect their cohort. In addition, women often become involved in charitable causes through personal relationships, such as friends, family, and business relationships. Frequently, the best way to reach them is through women's networks, although women with professional advisors can be reached through those individuals or organizations (CMF, n. d.)."

Sample of Sources Used:

Capek, M. E. S., & Mead, M. (2006). Effective philanthropy: Organizational success through deep diversity and gender equality. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Clift, E. (2005). Women, philanthropy, and social change: Visions for a just society. Lebanon, NH: Tufts University Press.
Council of Michigan Foundations (n. d.) Women and philanthropy: Understanding and engaging a high potential audience. Retrieved March 27, 2007 from http://www.cmif.org/Documents/5168womenpaper.pdf.
Gary, T., & Kohner, M. (2002). Inspired philanthropy: Your step-by-step guide to creating a giving plan, 2nd ed. San Francisco: Wiley-Jossey-Bass.
Karnes, F. A., & Stephens, K. R. (2004). Empowered girls: A girl's guide to positive activism, volunteering, and philanthropy. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.