Wealthy women and philanthropy

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The number of self-made women billionaires has doubled since 2009, and wealth held by them has increased by 50% in the past five years, according to Forbes. Self-made women billionaires in the US tilt philanthropy towards supporting women and girls and have a propensity to collaborate.ut more.

Weekly Digest   Issue #4         Sisterhood is powerful – and now it’s also wealthy   The number of self-made women billionaires has doubled since 2009, and wealth held by them has increased by 50% in the past five years, according to Forbes. Self-made women billionaires in the US tilt philanthropy towards supporting women and girls and have a propensity to collaborate.   READ MORE HERE →

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