Broadly defined, philanthropy is goodwill to humankind as demonstrated by the readiness to promote human welfare. An overview of the women's sector of philanthopy, including guides, directories, organizations, and methods of giving.
A Seattle-based organization dedicated to promoting justice, health and opportunity by investing the future of women and girls. http://www.wfalliance.org/
Brings together philanthropists and philanthropy professionals to educate, encourage and empower women as major donors for all nonprofit causes. http://www.women-philanthropy.org/
A fundraising coalition that supports services for women in the Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania area in the northeast United States. http://www.womensway.org/
Pursues changes in public consciousness, philanthropy, and social policy by developing initiatives and funding community-based organizations working on behalf of women and girls. http://www.wfco.org/
Promotes widespread representation of women throughout the UCLA community as major donors, leaders, and decision makers. Includes mission statement, newsletter, leaders, resources, and events schedule. http://women.support.ucla.edu/