Many people shy away from using the word philanthropy. That may be because it’s a long word—sometimes tricky to pronounce—and often associated with extreme wealth, complex systems, and institutional tools like grants. But at its core, philanthropy simply means giving. The word’s Greek root translates to “love of humankind,” which frames philanthropy as something deeply […]
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Against the backdrop of Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms in bloom, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) hosted a weekend of events that captivated and inspired nearly 600 attendees. Culminating the celebration of Women’s History Month in late March, the events showcased the achievements of trailblazing women, launched groundbreaking initiatives, and sparked meaningful conversations about
“If you can’t see or name a problem, you can’t solve it.” – Kimberlé Crenshaw On April 25-26, 2024, 175+ philanthropic and impact leaders from around the world came together in Montecito, California, to share their unique experiences and perspectives on intersectional feminist philanthropy as part of the inaugural Doing it Differently Giving List Summit.
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On January 21, 2017, the day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, women across the country and around the world took to the streets in protest. An estimated 3.3 – 4.6 million people marched in the United States and nearly 5 million marched worldwide, all equally alarmed by
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December 13, 2023, marks 100 years since the Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in Congress. It’s hard to believe that an amendment working to secure something as important as basic equality continues to languish. However, we are still waiting for final ratification and for the ERA to become law, despite a century’s worth of
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You can talk to anyone these days and feel that many people are overwhelmed. Turning on the news makes most of us feel paralyzed by the enormity of the chaos in the world and the challenges around us. But there is a solution to feeling powerless and paralyzed – engaging in acts of generosity. Giving,
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Did you know that less than 2% of charitable giving supports organizations dedicated to women and girls? While there are 50,000 organizations in the U.S. alone dedicated to Women and Girls, they receive only a sliver—1.9% of charitable giving. This shocking statistic compiled by the Women & Girls Index (WGI) highlighted the pressing need and
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On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the close of Women’s History Month, the National Women’s History Museum’s (NWHM) inaugural in-person exhibition made its debut at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, DC., We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC, highlights Black women activists whose work in Washington, DC, influenced national
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Now that we are well into the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to pause and focus on what we’re grateful for. Gratitude has been proven to be completely safe and effective for making you feel better about life in general, especially during the holiday season. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and the rest of
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Dr. Nancy joined a packed house of 450 attendees and acclaimed interdisciplinary artist Tiffany Shlain in San Francisco for the debut of Tiffany’s new art installation, Human Nature, presented by the National Women’s History Museum and Women Connect4Good. The show opened on November 2, 2022 and features twenty-four works: six tree rings exploring different histories, twelve mixed-media
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