From Amplify Her® Foundation:

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.

WOC is thrilled to be an Anchor Partner in this work, as well as an Event Coalition Partner for the flagship event in New York City.

“WOC’s mission is closely aligned with the work of championing women and girls, and even moreso, women and girls of color. We strive to ensure a better future for women and girls by redefining philanthropy and encouraging as many people as possible to support this special day.

It’s not just about this day, however, but rather using this day as a catalyst to think about supporting women and girls throughout the year.”

—Yolanda F. Johnson

Founder, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)
Member, National Council, Women's Philanthropy Institute
Member, Amplify Her Charitable Foundation Leadership Network