Overcoming Myths about Women's Philanthropy
Article Using research to debunk several persistent myths about women's philanthropy, a CASE faculty member encourages educational institutions to proactively develop effective strategies to reach female donors.

Older Women Give Nearly 90 Percent More than Male Peers
Article New research indicates that women of the baby boomer and older generations are more likely to give and to give more to charities than their male counterparts.

Women Drive Philanthropic Decisions in Wealthy Households
Article A new study reveals that women are either the sole decision maker or an equal partner in decisions about charitable giving in nearly 90 percent of high net worth households.

Women More Likely to Give and to Give More than Men
Article New research shows that women at virtually every income level are more likely to give to charity and to give more money on average than their male counterparts.

Women More Likely to Give to Education, Other Causes than Men
Article Women are significantly more likely than men to give to almost every type of charitable cause and are equally likely to support the rest, according to new research from the Women's Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

The Bag Lady Syndrome: Myth or Reality?
Article Most fundraisers are familiar with the stereotype of "the bag lady," a woman of means who is so fearful of losing her money she lives like a pauper. This stereotype lurks beneath the surface of many interactions with would-be female philanthropists and the fundraisers who would like to inspire gifts from them.

A “Perfect Storm” Brewing for Women’s Philanthropy
Article Developments that accelerated after the 1960s—an increase in business owners who are women, more women in positions of power, longer life expectancies and increasing income and education—have created a powerful, though often overlooked, demographic in educational fundraising.

Power of Women Donors Grows
Article More women control more wealth in the United States than ever before, and unlike their predecessors, they are more likely to support causes supporting women and girls.

Women Across Generations Approach Giving Differently
Article As women become an increasingly potent force in philanthropy, understanding the different views each generation has about giving is vital, said Marjorie Houston, executive director of development at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass.