Women’s Philanthropy Institute
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
550 W. North Street, Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Andrea Pactor
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  • “I had an experience that impacted me more than anything else ever has and changed my life completely.”

    Marcia W. USA

  • “You don't have to have a lot of money to be a philanthropist.”

    Dr. Hester Klopper, South Africa

  • “Men are more active philanthropists in developed countries, but in emerging countries, women take the lead.”

    Global Giving: The Culture of Philanthropy. Barclay's Wealth

Sigma Theta Tau Project Members

Dr. Hester Klopper and colleagues receive the Spirit of Philanthropy award at the Sigma Theta Tau International nursing conference for capacity building in Africa.

Alice Lau responded immediately to the 2010 Haiti earthquake from her home in China, more than 9,000 miles away. Dr. Hester Klopper and her colleagues in South Africa volunteered more than 58,000 hours to build capacity for nursing education in East Africa. Dr. Pamala Wiepking's research finds “gender differences in giving both within and between countries.” Nano Chatfield found her passion for international philanthropy after volunteering at a Tanzanian orphanage.

Join these philanthropic leaders and more than 20 other speakers from six continents March 10-11, 2011 in Chicago to examine and to be inspired by women's global philanthropy in the 21st century. Discuss with scholars, philanthropists, and nonprofit leaders how women are challenging the status quo and reimagining the global community.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day in Chicago