Women Are a Force in Philanthropy

Finally the data is proving what many of us have known all along: women are emerging as leaders in philanthropic impact. Women are not only making their own fortunes, but many are inheriting wealth through the intergenerational transfer, and they are exercising leadership in family philanthropy, shaping how wealth is being given away. Furthermore, women are emerging as leaders and catalysts for philanthropy today, bringing people together for great causes.

Inside Philanthropy recently announced its list of the 15 Most Powerful Women in U.S. Philanthropy, and it reads like a “who’s who” list of strong women. It includes Melinda Gates, Susan Buffett, and Susan Dell, who, despite their uber-famous names, often donate outside the limelight in which their husbands, fathers, and other male counterparts operate.