Women's Global Philanthropy Leadership To Be Focus of International Conference in Chicago March 10-11

Top Donors, Nonprofit Leaders and Experts Will Discuss Role of Women as Change Agents During Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University Symposium

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Women leaders from around the globe who are changing lives and communities internationally will gather to share ideas and experiences and discuss the power of women's philanthropy March 10-11, 2011 in Chicago, Ill.

"Women World Wide Leading through Philanthropy" is the theme of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University's 22nd annual symposium, led by the Women's Philanthropy Institute at the Center.  JPMorgan Chase is the presenting sponsor. The event will bring together leading philanthropists, nonprofit sector professionals and researchers to explore how and why women give, lead and collaborate through philanthropy.

Speakers and participants will discuss what motivates women to make a difference, international similarities and differences, how women's philanthropy differs from men's, and how cultural barriers impede women's exercise of their full power in philanthropy. The symposium will deepen understanding about the pivotal role of women as leaders in philanthropy globally.

The event will begin with a keynote speech by Peggy Dulany, Founder and Chair, The Synergos Institute, and Founder of its Global Philanthropists Circle. It will conclude with a discussion of new directions and trends with panelists Judy Belk, Senior Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; Nicky McIntyre, Executive Director, Mama Cash; and Dr. Juree Vichit-Vadakan, Director, Center for Philanthropy and Civil Society at the National Institute of Development Administration in Bangkok.  

Two dozen speakers including donors, nonprofit leaders and researchers from six continents will lead sessions ranging from gender differences in giving in Great Britain, family philanthropy and the next generation, and marketing campaigns, to leadership issues, celebrity philanthropy, and women's philanthropy in China.  Among the confirmed speakers are:

• Ms. Jennifer Buffett, President, NoVo Foundation
• Mr. Jim Coutre, Vice President, The Philanthropic Initiative
• Ms. Daniela Nascimento Fainberg, Founder and Executive Director, Instituto Geracao, Brazil
• Ms. Elizabeth Gore, Executive Director, Global Partnerships and Nothing But Nets, UN Foundation
• Ms. Priya Viswanath, Co-Founder, dana asia, India
• Dr. Pamala Wiepking, Assistant Professor, Erasmus University, Netherlands

The symposium will be held at the Chicago Chase Tower, 10 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill.  Registration is $650 through January 28 and $750 thereafter.  Registrations will be accepted until the conference is filled.  For more information visit www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/womenworldwide or call 317-278-8990.

The Women's Philanthropy Institute furthers the understanding of women's philanthropy through research, education, and knowledge dissemination.  By addressing significant and groundbreaking research questions and translating that research into increased understanding and improvements in practice, WPI helps to leverage new and expanded resources for the common good.  

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice worldwide through research, teaching, training and public affairs programs in philanthropy, fundraising, and management of nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.philanthropy.iupui.edu.

SOURCE The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University