She Raises Stakes That Support the ‘Big Tent’
Jennifer Stockman once saw the GOP as welcoming to small-government ideals and individual freedoms. She became a fundraiser for pro-choice Republicans to stay true to her party’s roots.
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A Seat at the Table Was Not Enough for Her
Deborah Larkin learned early the power of political leadership from an activist mother. She became a political donor to reinforce the connection between change for women and women in power. Third in a series on women funding serious political change.
Clarity of Values Stirred Her Political Mission
Barbara Lee nurtured memories of her grandmother voting into a lifelong commitment to women. Along the way she found putting women into elected office is key to gaining other victories. Second in a series on women funding serious political change.
She Speaks Serious Change, Carries Big Purse
Swanee Hunt’s passion is helping women move into political leadership. As she became involved in grassroots organizing, she began to think big about influencing politics as a major donor. First in a series on women funding serious political change.
Knowing She’s Powerful, Her Gifts Get Girls to Go
Growing up, Sheila Johnson refused to believe that she “couldn’t” achieve something because she was female. Today, she passes that belief along through gifts aimed at catalyzing change for women. Ninth in a series on women funding serious change.
Story-Teller Found Her Passion in Giving
Barbara Bridges went from coupon- clipping to financial success in oil then had to search hard for a cause with which to share it. She struck it rich with the Women’s Foundation of Colorado. Eighth in a series on women funding serious change.
Her Philanthropic Story Footnotes Virginia Woolf
Cate Muther felt keenly the cultural boundaries around growing up female and has used earned wealth to alter those boundaries. Second in a year-long series on women who give up to $1 million or more to fund serious change for women and girls.
Disney Offers $1 Million Match for ‘Stretch’ Gifts
Activist-philanthropist Abigail Disney announced May 3 she would match paired “stretch gifts” to the New York Women’s Foundation and other social change nonprofits up to a total of $1 million.
She Steeped Her Support of Women in Watershed Year
First inspired by Ann Richards, Susie Buell became a major political supporter of Hillary Clinton and efforts to get more women into public office.
Giving to Women and Girls Is Her Liberation
Cecilia Boone and her husband had prospered in business and she was tired of consuming. Giving to girls and women brought liberation. First in a year-long series on women who give $1 million or more to fund serious change for women.
