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Women in Philanthropy: Moving Towards Collaborative Models for Giving
Traditional philanthropy has become an ego-driven system; however, there are a number of philanthropists and thought leaders that are transforming philanthropy into an ecosystem of cooperation and collaboration. Female philanthropists are at the helm of this movement,...
How Philanthropists Can Become More Inspired Donors
Philanthropy translates as ‘love of humanity’, but in modern day parlance it means privately funded initiatives that aim to produce positive results for the public good. A person who practices philanthropy is called a philanthropist and there are many different ways...
Christine Lagarde on the Importance of Women in the Workplace
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has estimated that countries that abolish discrimination towards women could see a boost to their economy of up to 35%. Lagarde noted that many countries would profit from removing discriminatory laws and by...
The Treasury’s Latest Steps Towards Gender Parity in the Financial Industry
The Treasury is set to take radical steps in improving issues for women in the financial industry. The Treasury plans to make interventions that will tackle the specific issues that were raised in the second ever annual ‘Women in Finance Charter’, which...
Women and Philanthropy
Philanthropy is no longer the preserve of the ultra-wealthy as more women from various walks of life are taking up the philanthropic role. Eager to make a change in the world, these women are using philanthropy to push positive change by contributing their money,...
Make-A-Wish: Making Wishes Come True
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of the most well-known non-profit wish-granting organisations in the world, with its main purpose being to grant wishes to children suffering from critical illnesses. The organisation's headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona, and it has...
Women’s Recognition Awards: Recognising the Women Making A Difference
The path to equality for women is one that has had many hurdles, from pay inequality to the lack of women in senior management positions. However, awards events such as the Financial Reporter Women's Recognition Awards (FRWRA) are making an impact by raising awareness...
Top Executives Express Gender Diversity Optimism
Gender diversity in the workplace has been a hot topic for many years now. With growing interest in movements such as #MeToo, even more scrutiny is being placed on equality and fair treatment at work regardless of gender. This includes looking at unbalanced aspects of...
The Three Biggest Bets Being Made by Female Philanthropists
Throughout history, financial philanthropists have traditionally been considered to be men. Traditionally, men have held the majority of the world’s wealth, so it makes sense that they would have more to give. However, things are starting to change and women are...
Make a Wish: Making Sporty Dreams Come True
Make a Wish is a charitable organisation that makes dreams come true for children fighting critical illness. These life changing wishes can be anything from meeting a celebrity hero to walking with dinosaurs or starring in their very own film. It grants children their...