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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First inspired by Ann Richards, Susie Buell became a major political supporter of Hillary Clinton and efforts to get more women into public office.
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.