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"Less than 2% of philanthropic giving in the United States directly benefits women and girls. Similarly, women-found startups also accounted for 2% or less of VC funding in 2023." While the barriers created by this are real and frustrating, the silver lining is the outsized impact/return philanthropists and investors can get when supporting non-profits focused on women and girls and startups founded by women. #investinwomen

💁♀️ WHY you should attend the 2024 SIM Women RTP Chapter's first inaugural Casino Night & Charity Fundraiser? See who we're supporting and the WHO, WHAT, HOW and NEXT steps.... Rewriting the Code: Reshaping the Future of Tech, One Woman at a Time 💁♀️ WHO? Rewriting the Code (RTC) is a non-profit organization on a mission to empower women in tech. They're building a vibrant community, where women support each other, amplify their voices, and create a tech industry that reflects the diversity of our world. 💁♀️ WHAT? In a world where code shapes every aspect of our lives, there's a group of women determined to rewrite the narrative. They're not just changing the code—they're changing the game. 💁♀️ HOW they're making a difference: 1. Cultivating a Thriving Community 2. Bridging the Opportunity Gap 3. Amplifying Voices and Impact 💁♀️ NEXT? Join the SIM WOMEN in supporting their mission. (Both men and women welcome to attend) Register for Casino Night, and TOGETHER, we can support rewriting the code and creating a tech world that empowers everyone to reach their full potential. We are proud to support Rewriting the Code because they're not just building a better tech industry—they're building a better future. #RewritingTheCode #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #Empowerment #Community #FutureOfTech Learn More + Register Below 🔽

GlobalGiving UK has launched what it believes is the UK’s first Women in Tech Giving Circle, aimed at facilitating collective giving by women leaders in the tech industry and supporting community causes worldwide. Alex Ritchie, CEO of GlobalGiving UK, said: “When women come together with a shared vision of generosity, compassion, and power, they unleash a ripple effect that resonates far and wide. Philanthropy, like tech, has historically been male-dominated. By contrast, giving circles are often majority women, reflecting their open and welcoming approach to facilitating philanthropy on any scale and any issue.” https://bit.ly/44CwhDe #ReedTechnology #Technology #Tech #WomenInTech #Giving

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Style Her Empowered https://lnkd.in/eChuqiRi is a non-profit that is a great example of how one person’s ideas and drive to achieve can change the world, at least in the lives of some people. I try to stay abreast of actual, world news and not just the dark corners of cybersecurity and cybercrime so here is a news article that I think is work sharing. https://lnkd.in/ebQHnywC Payton McGriff was a marketing major who took an entrepreneurship class her senior year. She has read a book that talked about the obstacles facing females in pursuing education, literacy, and just work to earn a living and decided to address that area in her class project. That senior project became https://lnkd.in/eChuqiRi where, “Today, her nonprofit, Style Her Empowered – known as SHE – provides 1,500 girls a year in the African country of Togo with free uniforms, school fees, supplies, tutoring, and much more.” To donate to Style Her Empowered via GoFundMe, go to https://lnkd.in/eDkQMCuk. What a case study in taking an idea from a book to changing peoples’ lives. BUT wait, there’s more! https://lnkd.in/eUFrNAjs rates charities and you can search by type, rating, location, etc.  Maybe you can find one that strikes a spark in you. If you are local to me, https://lnkd.in/eAcT_mQS is a great one to support via donations or helping out. I do.

🔥 Act now! Join me today at the Brilliantly Bold Women Summit starting shortly where we'll celebrate International Women's Day in style! Get ready for an electrifying lineup of TEDx speakers, trailblazers, and industry experts sharing invaluable insights. These success strategies aren't just for women - they're for everyone in business! I am not sure how long the early bird offer will last but am sure it’s expiring so if you have not taken advantage of the early bird offer with my code: BRENDA VIP. Upgrade to VIP for replays and exclusive bonuses for $12 off or just want a day ticket for less than a cup of coffee that will help to support a charity, but you don’t get the replay and bonuses https://buff.ly/3VdzztX My session will focus on: “Climbing to Success: Harnesting the Power of a Winning Mindset” Don't miss out – secure your ticket now and gain winning strategies to propel your business forward! https://buff.ly/3VdzztX - #SoulLifeAdventure #brendalsoucy #businessstrategies #businesstips #womenbusinessowners

#SheReadsSheLeads for #IWD2024 Author No 7. Cassie Footman "When women come together to support each other, incredible things happen” Featuring Cassie Footman, our seventh Author of many to respond to our Book Donor Call for #SheReadsSheLeads, an idea sparked during a Mentoring Session between Valerie Dwyer FRSA SUCCESS Coach, Mindset Mentor, Speaker, Author and Meg Zanker, joined by Sue Williams. Cassie is happy to support #SheReadsSheLeads, for International Women’s Day and beyond. Donating copies of her beautiful ‘The Daily Choices Journal: Create the future you desire’ Cassie told us that the most important thing for her is to gift some books to those who will benefit. She explained that this journal has been designed to help you make choices towards what you want and away from what you do not want. It will help you to raise your consciousness and direct your focus and awareness to a state where all things are possible. Supporting Women Entrepreneurs too Cassie also donated several copies of her ‘Better Business, Better Life, Better World’ book compiled by B1G1, the Global Business For Good Organisation. All books donated contain a personal and inspirational message from the Author to their reader. All books are lovingly hand wrapped and finished by members of @HucknallWI with decoration and a different inspirational message on the outer packaging. Messages to give renewed hope and empowerment to women in need right now... What is She Reads, She Leads? She Reads, She Leads’ aim is to celebrate, empower and inspire women in communities through the gift of a book donated by female authors and publishers, with a particular focus on personal development, non-fiction books. Partnering with the Hucknall branch of the Women's Institute, female authors and publishers are showing their support for women in March by donating copies of their books to be wrapped and distributed within Hucknall WI's community and (now) further afield . In particular we want to reach women in education, business or who may be facing difficult times. In March we celebrate International Women's Day, Women's History Month and World Book Day, so when better to empower and inspire women…. Female Author or Publisher? Interested in donating one or more non-fiction books in return for free promotion and Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eDjfWUPz   #SheReadsSheLeads #IWD #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay #InspireInclusion #InspireWomen #EmpowerWomen #EmbraceEquity #InvestInWomen #Women #CelebrateWomen #Books #Authors #WomenAuthors #FemaleAuthors #MyWonderfulLifeCoach #Vision #Believe #VisionBelieveAchieve #Mindset #Mentor #MentoringMatters #HucknallWI #BookBoost #womenshistorymonth #dailychoices #coachingwithcassie #returntoyou #youmatter #yourvoicematters #bemagnificentlyyou #womenentrepreneurs https://lnkd.in/e9dUw62R Activate to view larger image,

Did you know there are over 4,000 active giving circles worldwide, with approximately 70% of giving circles being majority women? On 23 April, we launched our Women in Tech Giving Circle and invited C-suite women in technology to join as Founding Members. Giving circles operate on the principle of collective giving, which can include donations of any size or of the contribution of a person’s time. We look forward to collaborating with such a remarkable group of women on this initiative. At the core of this initiative is technology, which serves as a vital tool that helps us connect thousands of community-led charities worldwide with donors. As technology continues to advance, it not only enhances this connection but also increases the influence of women in shaping philanthropy. As part of GlobalGiving's modernization project, an amazing group of experts is joining us to form the Technology and Innovation Advisory Council to guide us in harnessing evolving technology for good. Their invaluable guidance will help us harness evolving technology for the greater good, ensuring that philanthropy remains responsive to the changing landscape. Throughout May, we are extending the invitation to join as a Founding Member of the UK’s first Women in Tech Giving Circle to UK-based women in tech. Please register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eUBxbZxj #WomenInPhilanthropy #WomenInTech #TechForGood 

𝐄𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐡𝐥𝐞: Non-profits can boost their impact by shifting to virtual conferences. Reduced costs translate to more resources for vulnerable women, while online participation breaks down geographical barriers and sparks crucial dialogue. Read more https://ow.ly/SzNl50RrB85

#SheReadsSheLeads for #IWD2024 Author No 7. Cassie Footman "When women come together to support each other, incredible things happen” Featuring Cassie Footman, our seventh Author of many to respond to our Book Donor Call for #SheReadsSheLeads, an idea sparked during a Mentoring Session between Valerie Dwyer FRSA SUCCESS Coach, Mindset Mentor, Speaker, Author and Meg Zanker, joined by Sue Williams. Cassie is happy to support #SheReadsSheLeads, for International Women’s Day and beyond. Donating copies of her beautiful ‘The Daily Choices Journal: Create the future you desire’ Cassie told us that the most important thing for her is to gift some books to those who will benefit. She explained that this journal has been designed to help you make choices towards what you want and away from what you do not want. It will help you to raise your consciousness and direct your focus and awareness to a state where all things are possible. Supporting Women Entrepreneurs too Cassie also donated several copies of her ‘Better Business, Better Life, Better World’ book compiled by B1G1, the Global Business For Good Organisation. All books donated contain a personal and inspirational message from the Author to their reader. All books are lovingly hand wrapped and finished by members of @HucknallWI with decoration and a different inspirational message on the outer packaging. Messages to give renewed hope and empowerment to women in need right now... What is She Reads, She Leads? She Reads, She Leads’ aim is to celebrate, empower and inspire women in communities through the gift of a book donated by female authors and publishers, with a particular focus on personal development, non-fiction books. Partnering with the Hucknall branch of the Women's Institute, female authors and publishers are showing their support for women in March by donating copies of their books to be wrapped and distributed within Hucknall WI's community and (now) further afield . In particular we want to reach women in education, business or who may be facing difficult times. In March we celebrate International Women's Day, Women's History Month and World Book Day, so when better to empower and inspire women…. Female Author or Publisher? Interested in donating one or more non-fiction books in return for free promotion and Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eDjfWUPz   #SheReadsSheLeads #IWD #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay #InspireInclusion #InspireWomen #EmpowerWomen #EmbraceEquity #InvestInWomen #Women #CelebrateWomen #Books #Authors #WomenAuthors #FemaleAuthors #MyWonderfulLifeCoach #Vision #Believe #VisionBelieveAchieve #Mindset #Mentor #MentoringMatters #HucknallWI #BookBoost #womenshistorymonth #dailychoices #coachingwithcassie #returntoyou #youmatter #yourvoicematters #bemagnificentlyyou #womenentrepreneurs https://lnkd.in/e9dUw62R

#SheReadsSheLeads for #IWD2024 Author No 7. Cassie Footman "When women come together to support each other, incredible things happen” Featuring Cassie Footman, our seventh Author of many to respond to our Book Donor Call for #SheReadsSheLeads, an idea sparked during a Mentoring Session between Valerie Dwyer FRSA SUCCESS Coach, Mindset Mentor, Speaker, Author and Meg Zanker, joined by Sue Williams. Cassie is happy to support #SheReadsSheLeads, for International Women’s Day and beyond. Donating copies of her beautiful ‘The Daily Choices Journal: Create the future you desire’ Cassie told us that the most important thing for her is to gift some books to those who will benefit. She explained that this journal has been designed to help you make choices towards what you want and away from what you do not want. It will help you to raise your consciousness and direct your focus and awareness to a state where all things are possible. Supporting Women Entrepreneurs too Cassie also donated several copies of her ‘Better Business, Better Life, Better World’ book compiled by B1G1, the Global Business For Good Organisation. All books donated contain a personal and inspirational message from the Author to their reader. All books are lovingly hand wrapped and finished by members of @HucknallWI with decoration and a different inspirational message on the outer packaging. Messages to give renewed hope and empowerment to women in need right now... What is She Reads, She Leads? She Reads, She Leads’ aim is to celebrate, empower and inspire women in communities through the gift of a book donated by female authors and publishers, with a particular focus on personal development, non-fiction books. Partnering with the Hucknall branch of the Women's Institute, female authors and publishers are showing their support for women in March by donating copies of their books to be wrapped and distributed within Hucknall WI's community and (now) further afield . In particular we want to reach women in education, business or who may be facing difficult times. In March we celebrate International Women's Day, Women's History Month and World Book Day, so when better to empower and inspire women…. Female Author or Publisher? Interested in donating one or more non-fiction books in return for free promotion and Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eDjfWUPz   #SheReadsSheLeads #IWD #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay #InspireInclusion #InspireWomen #EmpowerWomen #EmbraceEquity #InvestInWomen #Women #CelebrateWomen #Books #Authors #WomenAuthors #FemaleAuthors #MyWonderfulLifeCoach #Vision #Believe #VisionBelieveAchieve #Mindset #Mentor #MentoringMatters #HucknallWI #BookBoost #womenshistorymonth #dailychoices #coachingwithcassie #returntoyou #youmatter #yourvoicematters #bemagnificentlyyou #womenentrepreneurs https://lnkd.in/e9dUw62R Activate to view larger image,