Topic:
Women in Philanthropy
Speaker:
Dr. Betsy Flanagan, Vice President, Institutional Advancement and University Relations, Virginia Tech.
While the relationship between women and philanthropy has always been a strong one, it has not necessarily been highly visible. This has begun to change, and women’s influence on the practice of philanthropy cannot be ignored. Women now control more than half of the private wealth in the U.S. and make 80% of all purchases. According to Boston College’s Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, women will inherit 70% of the $41 trillion in intergenerational wealth transfer expected over the next 40 years. In addition to controlling wealth and consumer activity, women tend to donate more of their wealth than men do. Join us for what promises to be an extraordinary program featuring Dr. Betsy Flanagan, who stood at the helm of the most ambitious comprehensive campaign in Virginia Tech’s history, publicly launched in October 2007 and recently surpassing its $1 billion dollar goal.
Schedule:
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch and the program begin at noon. The session will adjourn at approximately 1:15 p.m.
Program is sponsored by Institute on Philanthropy.
Location:
Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue. Click here for directions.
Menu:
Regular: Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans Almandine.
Vegetarian: Subsitute Grilled Portabello for Sliced Turkey.
Dessert: Apple Pie.
Cost to attend:
$20 for members (no additional fee for Season Pass holders), $25 for nonmembers employed by a member organization, and $30 for nonmember guests. Fees support program costs and administration. Registrations should be received by Thursday, March 1st.
Online registration for this event is now closed. If you would like to register, please call our office.
Questions?
Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre@catapult-inc.com.
