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A Historical Overview of Women and Philanthropy in the U.S.

Nonprofit Management and Leadership·Brad R. Fulton, PhD·9 August 2026·22 min

About this episode

The episode provides a historical overview of women and philanthropy in the U.S. It highlights Margaret Olivia Sage, Madam C.J. Walker, and other historical figures and their pioneering efforts in philanthropy. This episode draws on research from Kathleen D. McCarthy, Peter Dobkin Hall, Debra J. Mesch, Andrea Pactor, and Tyrone Freeman, and it was created using Notebook LM.