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Since 2019, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute has measured giving to women and girls through its Women & Girls Index (WGI), thanks to funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. While nearly 50,000 U.S. organizations are dedicated to women and girls, the WGI consistently shows that less than 2% of all philanthropic support goes to these organizations. To respond to this lack of funding, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute launched Give to Women and Girls Day, a national awareness campaign to increase funding for women's and girls’ organizations.
This year, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute is partnering with Amplify Her® Foundation to host a Give to Women and Girls Day celebration at New-York Historical Society, to call attention to the gap in philanthropic support for women and girls — using this moment to galvanize awareness and funding.
“We are proud to support Give to Women and Girls Day, a vital philanthropic initiative that emphasizes the importance of directing resources toward achieving gender equity. At Pivotal, we work to amplify impacts across key areas that uplift women—from health and technology innovation to political power and economic justice. Investing in women and girls’ power and protecting their rights is essential for building a stronger, more inclusive society for everyone.”
“Research reinforces what we know: that philanthropic investment in women and girls needs to be higher. We are proud to partner with the Women’s Philanthropy Institute for a third year for #GiveToWomenAndGirls! Join us in celebrating by donating to support women and girls, and urging your community to do the same.”
“Despite the progress made since the first Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls in 1848, the disparity in philanthropic support for women and girls’ organizations remains stark. In fact, only two percent of philanthropic dollars go to these groups. This underfunding is a significant barrier to advancing gender equality and the vital work they do. Increasing support is crucial, especially now when our rights are under threat. Our organizations play a pivotal role in providing services and inspiration, driving policy change, and empowering women and girls to assert their rights.”
“Investing in women’s initiatives is fundamental to building a world that offers equal opportunities to all. It directly reflects the values of our society and organizations. The lack of investment in empowering women in every aspect of their lives is a duty we all have to assume from the top down, not with flattering words and commitments but with action and financial support.”
