Philanthropy
Philanthropy passes the torch of empowerment. All over our world, the call of philanthropy continues to be an irresistible force. Philanthropy creates a sense of personal fulfillment, is a motivator for success, and ignites a spark of enlightenment that generates a pay-it-forward culture. Learn how women and men are answering this call and finding their own inspiration and success as they initiate groundbreaking work.
Philanthropy
| The Community Foundation’s Alicia Philipp - A Fearless Innovator for Atlanta 01/25/2012 | Janece Shaffer  Alicia Philipp, president of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, is a force of nature. Under her watch, The Community Foundation has become one of the largest and fastest growing philanthrop [ ... ] |
Wishes Come True for New Jersey’s Foster Care Kids 01/11/2012 | Patty Rasmussen  In August 2008, Danielle Gletow became a mother for the second time and a fairy godmother for the first. While on maternity leave, she launched One Simple Wish – a New Jersey-based non-profit that [ ... ] |
| Boys & Girls Clubs: Now More than Ever 12/21/2011 | Corinne Garcia  After more than 30 years of working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the past 16 as president and CEO, Roxanne Spillett is retiring. She helped to create an additional 2,000 clubs and grew the [ ... ] |
Auburn University Serious about Nonprofit World 12/09/2011 | Patty Rasmussen  Ten years ago, Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences formed the Women’s Philanthropy Board. That led to creation of a university course, “Gender, Wealth, and Philanthropy.” Now, A [ ... ] |
| Sometimes a Bracelet is So Much More 11/25/2011 | Stephanie Proft  In 2008, Francine LeFrak founded Same Sky, a jewelry company that employs women in Rwanda and Zambia to craft beaded bracelets and necklaces. Thirty percent of net profits go directly to the artisans. [ ... ] |
Women Make Headway on Georgia Boards 11/15/2011 | Patty Rasmussen  The Board of Directors Network, Georgia, had reason to celebrate at its annual dinner in October. The reason: A majority of Georgia’s 136 public companies, for the first time, has a woman seated on [ ... ] |
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