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  • About the Author: Kiersten Marek

    Kiersten Marek, LICSW, is the founder of Philanthropy Women. She practices clinical social work in Cranston, Rhode Island, and writes about how women donors and their allies are advancing social chang…

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26 Nov. 2019 | Comments (0)
Not Enough! Giving for Women and Girls Totals $6.3 Billion in U.S.
Is the amount donated to nonprofit organizations focused on women and girls in the U.S. enough, given the focus on gender equality in our culture? At …

21 Aug. 2019 | Comments (0)
New WPI Research Reveals Why Feminist Giving is Better
Are women better philanthropists than men? new report from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) finds that women’s foundations and funds donors—th…

20 Mar. 2019 | Comments (0)
New Research from WPI Highlights Race and Gender Variables in Giving
Is the philanthropy industry on its way to solving its diversity and inclusion problem? New research from the Women's Philanthropy institute identifie…