Research shows that philanthropic support for organizations serving women and girls is disproportionately low compared to other issue areas. Why does this imbalance exist? What are organizations doing to address the gap?

Join Stanford Social Innovation Review and DAFgiving360™ for this complimentary program! Explore recent data on giving to women’s and girls’ causes and hear from social sector leaders on modern approaches to empower and advance women and girls worldwide. Whether you are a donor, nonprofit leader, advisor, or just curious, this conversation will spark new ways to think about your role in funding the future. Register Now!
 

In this complimentary SSIR program, you will:   
●    Gain deep insight into the current philanthropic landscape for women’s and girls’ organizations
●    Discover modern approaches to empowering women and girls–and the metrics that define success
●    Learn how donors can support these causes in a tax-efficient and mission-aligned way

Attendees will walk away with fresh insights into how philanthropy can be a force for advancing gender equity. They’ll hear directly from leaders at the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, Girl Scouts of Greater New York, and Milaan Foundation about real-world challenges and opportunities in funding women’s and girls’ causes locally and globally. Presenters will also share how their organizations center the voices of women and girls in their funding strategies.


 

Program Features:

 Expert Speakers:
●    Jacqueline Ackerman is director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Jacqueline has been at WPI since 2012, working to transform research into action by equipping donors, fundraisers, and sector leaders with insights that grow women’s giving.
●    Karen Lundgard is interim CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. She has worked for over 16 years supporting New York City’s largest girl-focused leadership program in various roles, including as COO, vice president of programs, and Camp Kaufmann director.
●    Dhirendra Pratap Singh is the cofounder and CEO of Milaan Foundation, a nonprofit helping adolescent girls and young people from historically, socially, and economically marginalized communities in India. He brings 18 years of experience in the social sector including as country head of Vidya Grants India, impact venture cofounder, and board member.
●    Mary Jovanovich is senior manager of charitable consulting for DAFgiving360™, where she helps financial consultants incorporate charitable planning into wealth management strategies. Mary has over 17 years of experience with Charles Schwab and over 25 years in the nonprofit sector. She is a current board member for Advisors in Philanthropy and an emeritus member of the Integrating Women Leaders Foundation and Dress for Success Indianapolis.

 Real-World Data: This program will introduce you to the Women’s Philanthropy Institute’s research and their Women & Girls Index 2024.

  LIVE Interactive Program: Participants will be able to ask questions throughout the 60-minute live program about the intersection of AI and philanthropy.

 Who Should Attend? This LIVE complimentary session is ideal for nonprofit professionals, financial and philanthropic advisors, development staff, foundations, and anyone interested in increasing their support for women and girls worldwide. 

 Closed Captioning Available: Live transcription is available for this program. To activate Closed Captioning during the LIVE broadcast, click on the upward arrow next to the CC icon and select the Subtitling option. To disable Closed Captioning, click on the upward arrow next to the CC icon and select the Hide Subtitling option.

 On-Demand Version: Register and access the recording of the live event on-demand 24 hours after the webinar ends and anytime over the next 12 months.

dollar symbol Final Complimentary Registration: Register for this webinar for free. The support from DAFgiving360 has made complimentary access to this program possible. Your registration provides you with access to the live interactive event, downloadable slides, and unlimited access to the recorded video for 12 months from the date of broadcast.

Disclosure: DAFgiving360™ is the name used for the combined programs and services of Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc., an independent nonprofit organization which has entered into service agreements with certain subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation. DAFgiving360 is a tax-exempt public charity as described in Sections 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.

If you have any questions about this program, email us at [email protected]. 

Presenters

  • Jacqueline Ackerman
    Jacqueline Ackerman is director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Jacqueline has been at WPI since 2012, working to transform research into action by equipping donors, fundraisers, and sector leaders with insights that grow women’s giving.
    Director,
    Women’s Philanthropy Institute
  • Karen Lundgard
    Karen Lundgard is interim CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. She has worked for over 16 years supporting New York City’s largest girl-focused leadership program in various roles, including as COO, vice president of programs, and Camp Kaufmann director.
    Interim CEO,
    Girl Scouts of Greater New York
  • Dhirendra Pratap Singh
    Dhirendra Pratap Singh is the co-founder and CEO of Milaan Foundation, a nonprofit helping adolescent girls and young people from historically, socially, and economically marginalized communities in India. He brings 18 years of experience in the social sector including as country head of Vidya Grants India, impact venture co-founder, and board member.
    Co-founder and CEO,
    Milaan Foundation
  • Mary Jovanovich
    Mary Jovanovich is senior manager of charitable consulting for DAFgiving360™, where she helps financial consultants incorporate charitable planning into wealth management strategies. Mary has over 17 years of experience with Charles Schwab and over 25 years in the nonprofit sector. She is a current board member for Advisors in Philanthropy and an emeritus member of the Integrating Women Leaders Foundation and Dress for Success Indianapolis.
    Senior manager of charitable consulting,
    DAFgiving360™
  • Moderator
    Barbara Wheeler-Bride
    Barbara Wheeler-Bride is editor, digital at Stanford Social Innovation Review. She has 20 years of experience with nonprofit organizations, ranging from community-based efforts to international organizations. Barbara has spent time working on young adult volunteer programs, a community-development initiative, nonprofit communications, and fundraising. She was previously the editor-in-chief of United Methodist Women’s Response magazine and BustedHalo.com. Barbara also served for eight years on the board of directors of the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, one of New York City’s largest food pantries. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism from Shippensburg University and lives in upstate New York with her family.
    Editor,
    Stanford Social Innovation Review