For decades now, it’s been important to understand some of the differences in philanthropic giving between men and women. And with the increasing financial power that women have in households, it’s critical that social good organizations understand how decision-making about household giving is changing. In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about that process as you listen to Jeannie Sager and Jaquie Ackerman of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, part of the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, talk about this year’s Women Give report. They explain what they were hoping to understand from the research, how it compares to previous years, and how the conversations couples have about philanthropy can affect their giving.   Topics Discussed in This Episode: The history of research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute The focus of the Women Give 2021 report What the Women’s Philanthropy Institute was hoping to understand from the research The changing roles of women’s influence in household financial decisions The categories of giving decisions in a household Results of their survey How current joint and sole decision-making stacks up next to those decision-making choices 15 years ago How couples talking about giving affects their giving What was surprising in this year’s report   Resources: Jeannie Sager Jaquie Ackerman Women Give 2021: How Households Make Giving Decisions Women’s Philanthropy Institute   Quotes:  “Joint giving is still the norm.” “Most households seem satisfied with the way they make giving decisions.” “Having robust conversations about giving results in robust giving.”