by Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) 
In June 2008, Town & Country ran an article “A Woman’s Guide to Giving: How to Find Your Cause and Make an Impact with Your Money” and a related survey of 2000 women.  As quoted on the website The Philanthropic Family,  the survey results indicated that 73% of the Town & […]

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by Natalie Sabia (New York City)
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise in Ontario, Canada is a not-for-profit organization that empowers women by guiding them toward their goal of business ownership. Founded in 1995, PARO—the name is derived from a Latin word meaning “I Am Ready”—focuses on addressing the challenges women face as entrepreneurs and primary caregivers. […]

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by Caroline Shannon 

While many expect young girls to be fascinated with Disney Princesses or to memorize all the songs from  High School Musical,  some business experts are working to push a more practical interest - an interest in finance.

Yep, we’re talking about clubs and camps that teach gals about saving, investing and other personal finance concepts – all […]

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By: Jane Lucken
Ever wondered if you should use your corporate-honed skills for the benefit of the wider community? Diana Barran moved from a successful career in fund management to found and run CAADA (Co-ordinated Action Against Domestic Abuse ), a charity that has improved the safety of over 40,000 victims of domestic violence. […]

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