Resources/Further Reading

A Plan of One's Own: A Woman's Guide to Philanthropy. Provides practical advice on how women can create a charitable giving plan and use their financial resources to create lasting social change. Includes "how-to" information on making gifts to charity, developing a corporate giving program, volunteering, giving circles, and venture philanthropy. Available free in PDF from the website of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, http://www.rag.org/resources/publications.html, or in print for $15 by e-mailing info@givingforum.org.

Women, Wealth and Influence: The Emerging Role of Women in Philanthropy
Data from a speech made at The Rhode Island Foundation by Janet P. Atkins, President and CEO, Philanthropic Advisors, Boston, MA

Women as Philanthropists: a major audience for fundraising
Facts and figures from various sources documenting that women are a major source for charitable giving.

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