The History of Women and
Philanthropy
Episode 186
Believe it or not, women started participating in charitable giving well before they entered the workforce or typically had financial decision-making power in the family. In today’s episode, I interview Karen McNeill, PhD, Director of Human Capital at JFG Wealth Management, about the history of women and philanthropy and how women have used charitable endeavors to shape the world around us.
In addition to her role at JFG Wealth Management, Dr. McNeill is a trustee on the board of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation. Her scholarly work focuses on women and gender in the architectural profession and how Progressive Era women used the built environment to expand their roles in society as consumers, reformers, educators, and professionals.
Listen to the podcast and learn about women’s historical roots in philanthropy and how you can carry on the tradition in your own life – no matter what your economic status is.
Listen to this podcast and discover:
- A simple definition of philanthropy
- Why women tend to be more passionate about charitable giving than men
- How to increase your impact on the causes you care about
- Advice for financial advisors working with women around giving
- Tips for being an effective philanthropist
Want to connect with Karen? Here’s how:
- JFG Wealth Mangement
- Karen McNeill’s LinkedIn
- Recommended reading:
A special thank-you to our episode sponsor, Oak Maple Finance.
This episode is sponsored by Oak Maple Finance. At Oak Maple, our fiduciary, heart-centered approach means letting go of “one plan fits all” advice. Our process is simple. You talk. We listen. You get financial guidance customized to your specific needs because we know that life is better when your financial plan fits you. To find out more, click here.
