Reclaiming Philanthropy
Alternative names to ‘philanthropist’ emerged in conversation. Terms like ‘donor activist’ and ‘philanthro-feminist’ were mentioned, denoting a desire for language that reflects a different approach to giving. This approach doesn’t depend on being female, but it does center the needs and rights of women and girls, recognizing their contributions as key to building the world we want to live in.
The Case for Funding Grassroots Organizations
“When I started actively giving away my money around 10 years ago, I didn’t quite know where to start. As a female entrepreneur that started a fashion line designed for women, it was only natural that I would support other women, but how?”
'My Passion, My Philanthropy': Suzanne Lerner's Work Grows Out Of a Feminist Consciousness
“Four years of living abroad taught me that, at heart, we are all the same, and that some of us are just luckier. The groundwork had been laid for my becoming a philanthropist.”