The Role and Influence of Women in Australian Philanthropy

Unique new research reveals role and influence of women in Australian philanthropy In an Australian first, Kim Downes will present the key findings of a unique research project investigating how Australian women engage in philanthropy. The research has been carried out through a mix of one-on-one interviews and surveys with some of Australia’s leading female donors. The research explores a range of questions such as: women’s attitudes and motivations to giving; what role women play in the decision-making of major philanthropy; differences in how men and women give; and what kind of stewardship and recognition women prefer.