94. Then and Now: Giving Trends Among Women - Kiersten Marek

Kiersten Marek / Philanthropy Women / We Are For Good Podcast

This episode is part of our 5-episode Women of Impact Week. Explore all the episodes and find additional resources here.

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Overview

Meet Kiersten. She's a force for compassion as the founder and publisher of Philanthropy Women and through her clinical social work. Her passion and knowledge on justice and equity run deep, and she loves sharing stories about women donors and their allies who are advancing social change. We're talking 2021 women giving trends and discussing the intersection of philanthropy and gender equity. It rocked our world, and we know you'll get a lot out of it too.

Today’s Guest

Kiersten Marek, Founder of Philanthropy Women

“When you begin to address women’s needs, a whole lot of other related issues become more apparent.”

— Kiersten Marek, Founder of Philanthropy Women

Episode Highlights

Kiersten’s story and journey to where she is today - 2:43
History of women in philanthropy - 5:06
Women’s giving trends for 2021 - 12:05
Political philanthropic movements - 16:00
How do we see engagement with women in philanthropic causes? - 17:33
Encouraging women and people in meaningful ways - 19:40
Kiersten’s favorite philanthropic moments, “true gifts” - 22:22
Kiersten’s One Good Thing: reflect on your feelings. - 25:50

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Powerful Quotes:

“These women show us the way in so many different aspects of how they are managing their lives and their resources.” - Kiersten

“It feels to me like this is the time for women.” - Becky

“So much good can come from women linking arms for good.” - Becky

“How is philanthropy feeding gender equality across society?” - Kiersten

“When you begin to address women’s needs, a whole lot of other related issues become more apparent.” - Kiersten

“A generous approach intersects with health policy.” - Kiersten

“But to actually take action takes years of movement building, and how we are at the point where there is more action happening. It’s becoming more mainstream.” - Kiersten

“Women are such bold and brave individuals.” - Becky

“One way I think we see a lot of very dynamic action right now is in the response to COVID related to gender lens giving and gender lens strategies.” - Kiersten

“COVID has shown that there is this women’s leadership differential.” - Kiersten

“The process of opening up spaces where we can come together is more possible than ever as a side effect of COVID.” - Kiersten

“Those are the moments where people rise above and say, “I’m going to do something extra special and I know I’m not going get anything from it, but I just want to do it.” - Kiersten

“Reflect on your feelings and be your own best friend.” - Kiersten

“We want to grow ourselves.” - Becky