Angela Logan, Ph.D., told her grandfather at age four that she wanted to be a doctor and a cheerleader. “I think the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders were really popular at the time, which influenced my thinking!” she laughed. While the medical profession didn’t interest Logan growing up, she did learn what it meant to serve others…. Read more »
Tag: Women Give 2019
Embracing a rich and broad definition of philanthropy
This is the second part of our series on connecting diverse student and alumni experiences with research from Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color. Smita Vadakekalam is a master’s degree alumna who graduated in 2001. She has worked for a nonprofit consulting firm, Heller Consulting, for the past 14 years. How… Read more »
Assessing philanthropic pathways in diverse communities
By Kim Williams-Pulfer, Ph.D., postdoctoral research appointee Women Give 2019 answers critical questions about the relationship between race, gender, and philanthropy. The first part of the report recognizes the central value of giving and generosity among diverse communities, indicating that across race, ethnicity, and gender, giving is equally valued. This section also focuses on the… Read more »