Women and Philanthropy
Empowering Women Through
Passion, Purpose, Philanthropy
Women and Philanthropy at Colorado State University’s mission is to connect and empower a community to elevate women and philanthropy at CSU. It was designed as University Advancement’s response to President Tony Frank’s charge to make CSU the best place for women to work and learn. Philanthropy is a vital to the overall success of supporting this charge and the University’s land-grant mission.
You might ask – why the philanthropic focus on women?
*We know that women are living longer than men and that women have increasing financial clout.
*Two of every five households have women as primary breadwinners.
*45 percent of American millionaires are women, and by 2020 women will control more than $22 trillion.
*50 percent of single women give to charity compared to 40 percent of single men.
*90 percent of philanthropic decisions in high net worth households are made by women or influenced by women as an equal partner.
*The wealthiest 25 percent of women give 156 percent more compared to their male peers.
To join Women and Philanthropy at CSU, we encourage our members to give a minimum of $50 annually to the fund or area that connects to their interests.
In addition to giving your gift you must join Women and Philanthropy by using the link below.
If you have any questions with how to get involved, please contact Brittany.s.johnson@colostate.edu or call her at (970) 491-2264.
PORTRAITS OF RESILIENCY
International Women’s Day (March 8, 2019) is a time to reflect on the progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Women and Philanthropy partnered with CSU’s Office of International Programs to present Portraits of Resiliency: Reflections of CSU Women; a gallery featuring the stories of 23 resilient CSU women.
Cassie Rosch, a 2009 College of Liberal Arts alumna and talented photographer, captured a unique photo of each woman. Four CSU graduate students interviewed the subjects and combed through hours of interviews to identify the quote that best encompassed each woman’s story.
“Single stories are harmful. I’ve seen how narrow-mindedness and unwillingness to explore multiple truths can sever perception and communities. As a photographer, I strive to capture multiple narratives to continue to broaden the perspectives of others and my own.”
Cassie Rosch, ‘09
Photographer
“I admire the women who keep coming up to the surface, it doesn't matter what happens, they just keep coming up to the surface.”
Susan Harness, ’06, ‘16
Author, Bitterroot: A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption & Mixing Cultural Identities Through Transracial Adoption: Outcomes of the Indian Adoption Project
Read more about Susan Harness here.
“Who am I to say I can’t do this?”
Blanche Hughes, '84, '95
Colorado State University Vice President for Student Affairs
“No one ever knows how resilient they are, until it’s tested.”
Dana Hughes, '98
Senior Communications Officer, UN Refugee Agency in Africa
Read more about Dana Hughes here.
“There have been lots of contributions made by women over time, often history forgets those women. I think it is claiming not only what contributions you might have made, and doing so unabashedly. I think it is important for us to do it for each other.”
Mary Ontiveros, '73, '79
Colorado State University Vice President for Diversity
“I’m just surrounded by people who have an impact on my life, and I can have an impact on their life.”
Brittany Rhanes
Recruiting Flight Commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 90, Colorado State University
“I made my decision to stay here, and am going to work on it. It is not going to be so easy for me, because I’m still struggling with low income and being able to pay my bills and questioning what I’m going to do next. I need some strength, but I still have hope.”
Hana’a Thigeel, '10, '16
NEWS & EVENTS
FEMINIST THOUGHT & ACTIVISM CONFERENCE
March 30
Learn more about the conference here.
ACT HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL *
April 5-13
Lory Student Center and The Lyric
Learn more about the festival here.
*Opening night film: Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements proudly sponsored by CSU Women and Philanthropy
Purchase tickets here.
PORTRAITS OF INCLUSION PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
17 inspirational women in horticulture and landscape architecture
April 7, 3-5 p.m.
Lory Student Center Curfman Gallery Annex
Register here.
CSU'S OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS POWERED BY WOMEN & PHILANTHROPY PRESENTS JULIA GILLARD
April 8, 6-8 p.m.
Register here.
WOMEN & PHILANTHROPY ACT FILM ENCORE FEATURING A WOMAN CAPTURED
April 11, 5:30-8 p.m.
Nancy Richardson Design Center
Featuring remarks and discussion on human trafficking with Dr. Lumina Albert:
Dr. Lumina Albert is an associate professor of management and a Daniels Ethics Fellow in the College of Business at Colorado State University. Her research seeks to extend knowledge of social justice, ethical behavior, and interpersonal relationships in the business world. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Rescue Freedom International, an international organization committed to empower the rescue and restoration of those in sexual slavery and to prevent exploitation.
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
April 12
Aztlan Community Center
Learn more about this opportunity here.
WOMEN AND PHILANTHROPY CSUNITY VOLUNTEER GROUP
April 13, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Women and Philanthropy is excited to partner with CSUnity to support our Fort Collins community through the giving of our time and talent in planting trees, painting houses, sorting food, and much more. Our project will be assigned to us in the coming weeks, but we hope you will consider joining Women and Philanthropy for this special CSU tradition.
Register to volunteer here.
WOMEN IN SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
April 25, 1-6 p.m.
Lory Student Center Theatre
Learn more about the symposium here.
UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVENTS
View upcoming events here.
VOICES OF IMPACT
ZUBAIDA BAI
CSU alumna Zubaida Bai’s clean birth kits have impacted more than 600,000 mothers and babies worldwide. Learn how she developed the business as a student in CSU’s Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise M.B.A.
KIM JORDAN
CSU alumna and New Belgium Brewing Company’s co-founder and CEO, Kim Jordan, has made a radical impact on the CSU community and beyond through giving. Watch her video and learn more about what inspires her to give.
CSU Women and Philanthropy is a proud Mission Sponsor of United Way of Larimer County’s WomenGive program and the Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
