News

Buffalo News Article: Women in western New York have come a long way but still have a long way to go -- especially in terms of regional poverty levels.

The American Prospect: New movements reacting against the "nonprofit-industrial complex" are pushing the funding world to give grants with fewer strings attached -- and to give directly to grass-roots groups.

The Buffalo News Article: Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis charmed and inspired the crowd who gathered Wednesday night in Kleinhans Music Hall for the inaugural “Signature Event” of the Western New York Women’s Fund.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Op-Ed: Dear Anonymous Wealthy Older Female Donor: Like everyone else, I've been captivated by accounts of your recent secretive contributions. At last count, nearly 20 universities have benefited from your largess, to the tune of $100-million in checks, usually mailed by a banker.

Chronicle of Philanthropy, Opinion: A growing number of scholars have documented the different approaches that women take to philanthropy compared with men

The Daily Beast: As charitable giving dries up, some women are giving away more than ever. Lynn Sherr talks to these big-money benefactors about how women could bail out strapped non-profits.

Financial Times Editorial: Many boards, especially in financial services, are in flux after the testosterone-fuelled excesses that led to financial disaster.