Women and Philanthropy in Canada
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The document discusses the state of philanthropy in Canada, focusing on women's roles as philanthropists and the significant contributions of registered foundations. It highlights the limited data on gender in philanthropy, the evolution of women's philanthropic initiatives, and collaborative giving efforts, including the Canadian Women's Foundation. Looking ahead, it emphasizes the potential for growth in women's philanthropy and the importance of measuring impact and effectiveness in charitable giving.
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- 1. Women and Philanthropy in Canada Hilary Pearson President Philanthropic Foundations Canada June 13, 2011
- 2. Outline O Overview of C i f Canadian philanthropy di hil th Women as philanthropists Philanthropy’s focus on women Looking ahead
- 3. Philanthropy in Canada OOver 9 000 registered Canadian 9,000 i t dC di foundations Ab t 11% of all charities in Canada About f ll h iti i C d About the same as in U.S. Most are grantmakers; many are fundraisers Active grantmaking foundations: Closer to 3,000
- 4. Philanthropy in Canada About 5 000 public foundations 5,000 Community foundations (170 + across Canada) Institutional foundations (hospitals etc) Donor-advised foundations (run by financial institutions, stand-alone etc) Ab t 4 900 private f About 4,900 i t foundations d ti Mostly family Some are independent (not controlled by donors or families) Some are corporate foundations (about 140)
- 5. Philanthropy in Canada Assets of Canadian foundations total about $36 billion Private: about $19 billion ate $ 9b o Public: about $17 billion Annual grants to charities: about $3.5 billion Individual donors: about $7.8 billion in 2009 A drop from previous years Probably an underestimate
- 6. Women as Philanthropists Very little Canadian data on gender and philanthropy Women as donors o e do o s Charitable causes related to women Contrast to U.S. Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana; Women’s Funding Network Information is anecdotal and qualitative Some prominent women are role models
- 7. Women as Philanthropists What does Canadian data tell us? Who are female donors? Few major donors are individuals; give as part of a couple Play a role in foundation leadership 54% (57 out of 106 PFC foundations) Are more likely to lead small foundations (under $10 M) 63% (31 out of 49 foundations) Rarely leaders of large foundations (over $100 M) 31% (4 out of 13 foundations)
- 8. Women as Philanthropists Does gender matter? Not in choice of funding interest Women are eclectic funders Perhaps in style Naming opportunities of less interest) Some women focus on changing the system Focus on policy change, advocacy, research Some women focus on changing communities Focus on services, community assets , y
- 9. Women as Philanthropists Female Celebrity Philanthropy Making inroads in Canada Found more in the arts and sports Less in politics or business Some global names: Celine Dion Shania Twain Olympic athletes (Clara Hughes, Jenn Heil, Silken Laumann)
- 10. Philanthropy’s Focus on Women Collaborative Giving as an approach Women giving to women The Canadian Women’s Foundation Women s Founded in 1993 One of the 10 largest women’s foundations globally Has given out about $25 M over 20 years Focused on violence against women, moving low-income low income women out of poverty and developing strong girls Canadian agent for Women Moving Millions
- 11. Philanthropy’s Focus on Women Th international NGO community i The i t ti l it in Canada focuses on women and girls SSeveral large organizations h ll i ti have built b ilt their approach around gender C t ib ti Contributing t awareness of importance to fi t of women in ensuring social and economic health
- 12. Philanthropy’s Focus on Women PLAN I t International ti l Because I am A Girl campaign O f Oxfam Canada C d “Ending Global Poverty Begins with Women’s Rights” Belinda Stronach Foundation G(i l ) 20 S G(irls) Summit it www.girlsandwomen.com
- 13. Looking Ahead P i t philanthropy growth Private hil th th Baby boomers are intensely interested M More entrepreneurs and families t df ili More multi-million dollar gifts being made What about women? Carol Newell and Play Big Tracy Gary – Inspired Philanthropy
- 14. Looking Ahead Since 2008 Recession forced tough choices Greater need to demonstrate effectiveness Charities and donors alike Focus on Impact Assessment Using metrics Defining Outcomes
- 15. Looking Ahead Peer Learning How are we doing? How can we do it better? How do we communicate better about what we do? G Growing I i Impact of the Web t f th W b Stories, examples Internet giving Visualizing philanthropy Range of guides and materials
- 16. Looking Ahead “Girls and women are the moral issue of Girls our times” – New York Times Emergence of new actions and g commitments to advancing the lives of girls and women Goldman Sachs – 10 000 Women Initiative 10,000 Kristof and WuDunn’s Half The Sky Clinton Global Initiative World E W ld Economic Fi Forum Empowering girls and women - because it works
- 17. Conclusion Is there such a thing as women’s philanthropy? In Canada, it has been subtle but powerful Ca ada, t as bee subt e po e u Is there opportunity for significant growth and impact? Yes, with more role models and documented impact Should we care if there are more women in philanthropy? Yes, for what they bring to the table g
- 18. Thank you For more information on philanthropy in Canada, check the web site of Philanthropic Foundations Canada, www.pfc.ca