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Giving USA: Gender Matters

Recently published Giving USA Spotlight newsletter, Women as Philanthropists, “busts the myths” about women as donors and offers strategies on gaining and keeping women as contributors to your organization. The publication includes a gender comparison of giving by type and what NOT to do in your communications to women.

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53 Percent of U.S. Charitable Organizations Surveyed Say Contributions Rose in 2011 Press Release
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P.A. Mack, Jr.

Philanthropy is more than giving money – it includes service, and that’s what ultimately builds a community. I think of philanthropy as helping other people.

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