How Women's Philanthropy Has Evolved Over 20 Years

What You Need To Know

• Single women’s giving increased both overall and to secular causes during the pandemic period, compared with single men’s giving.
• For most of the two decades studied, the average giving amounts to secular causes was relatively stable but shifted dramatically in 2020.
• Practical strategies include creating opportunities for meaningful involvement, emphasizing transparency and recognizing nontraditional forms of giving.