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DOCUMENTS
ARTICLES
Start with 'Why'
Read this article by Margaret May, in the November/December 2012 issue of Advancing Philanthropy magazine, "Start with 'Why'"
Women Give from the Heart
Read this article by Margaret May, "Women Give from the Heart on Valentines Day...and Year Round", published February 14, 2012 on NonprofitCommunity.com.The Pull of the Purse
Read this article by Margaret May, "The Pull of the Purse", published in the October 2011 issue of Planned Giving Today.
Palm Beach Daily News
Read this article, "Author Margaret May Damen aims to inspire women to become philanthropists" by Dian Vujovich.
Pebbles in the Pond Speech
Read this article based on Margaret's "Pebbles in the Pond" keynote speech given at the International Conference of Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Fraternity, August 2, 2009 in Chicago, IL.
Gender & Generational Synergy
Read this article by Margaret, "Women as Philanthropists: Gender and Generational Synergy for Effective Gift Planning" printed in The Journal of Gift Planning, Volume 11, Number 4, 4th Quarter 2007.
Rewrite the Rules
Read this article by Margaret, "How Boom-Generation Women Will Rewrite the Rules of Philanthropy," which first appeared in the January 2006 "Planned Giving Pulse" e-newsletter.
Margaret Fuller's Inspiration
Read this article by Margaret, "This year is the bicentennial celebration of Margaret Fuller" posted on the National Association of Baby Boomer Women's website, 2010.
The Torch Newsletter 2009
Read this newsletter by Margaret, The Torch, 2009 which she authored for the Institute for Women and Wealth.
The Torch Newsletter 2008
Read this newsletter by Margaret, The Torch, 2008 which she authored for the Institute for Women and Wealth.
The Torch Newsletter 2007
Read this newsletter by Margaret, The Torch, 2007 which she authored for the Institute for Women and Wealth.
VIDEOS
Seaview Radio Interview
An interview with Margaret May by Jo Ann Pflug of Seaview Radio (audio only).Interview at GPS
An interview with Margaret May at the Growing Philanthropy Summit.Video with Jason Franklin
Listen to Jason Franklin sing in this video: The Inspired Legacies Team and Bolder Giving's Jason Franklin in which Margaret appears.PBS TV Program
This half-hour Women, Wealth & Giving PBS TV program featuring Margaret and three panelists aired on May 2, 2010, on KERA Channel 13 in Dallas.The Wealth Channel Interview
In this interview with two faculty members from The American College, Margaret shares her insights into women, wealth, power and influence.Martin County Library Foundation
In this Martin County Library Foundation video, Margaret and co-author Niki Nicastro McCuistion speak at the Martin County Library Foundation on April 18, 2010.EDUCATION
Women and Philanthropy
Online Course
Take this online course from The New York Times' Knowledge Network: Women and Philanthropy: The Time is Now.WEBSITES
Women, Wealth & Giving
The companion web site to Margaret May's latest book, co-authored with Niki Nicastro McCuistion, "Women, Wealth & Giving: The Virtuous Legacy of the Boom Generation."The Institute for Women and Wealth
Established by Margaret May in 2000, The Institute for Women and Wealth transcends traditional estate planning methods and empowers women to resolve many of the psychological barriers that inhibit the success of family legacy and philanthropic giving issues.National Association of Baby Boomer Women
The National Association of Baby Boomer Women is the only association devoted to addressing issues concerning 38 million of the healthiest, wealthiest, and best-educated generation of women to ever hit midlife: baby boomer women.Partnership for Philanthropic Planning
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization serving people and organizations that work together to make charitable giving most meaningful.Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents 30,000 members in 212 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.Vivanista
Vivanista is the go-to community for philanthropic living and giving.SelfGrowth.com
The online, self improvement community.Spirited Woman
Connecting spirited women everywhere. A community where your passion connects you to the world.Sudden Money Institute
The Sudden Money Institue helps individuals and financial advisors focus on the integration of the personal experience with the facts and figures.eWomen Network
Business networking for businesswomen.AEI Speakers Bureau
Margaret is a member of AEI Speakers Bureau, which is a full-service speakers bureau that specializes in organizing professional speaking engagements, podium events, and more.21/64
The 21/64 website helps us learn how to engage the next generation in the philanthropic community.EnlightenNext
EnlightenNext is dedicated to catalyzing evolution in consciousness and culture.Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University
The Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University's programs and initiatives provide nonprofits, donors and scholars with the resources they need to make a difference in philanthropy.International Association of Advisors in Philanthropy
The International Association of Advisors in Philanthropy is a not for profit membership organization that builds philanthropic capacity through collaborative programs and projects which unite financial advisors, charitable organizations, foundations, donors, and wealth planners in a common goal.The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy connects the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas.The American College
The American College is a non-profit educational institution with the highest level of academic accreditation dedicated to leadership in innovative training and development for financial services professionals.YouAreYoung.com
YouAreYoung.com offers the book "Forever Young at 50+" by Nina Hart, which includes 100 uplifting stories from individuals ages 50+. Discover the secrets to staying young. Features profile of Margaret May.Book: Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing
This book, Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing by Michael J. Rosen, CFRE, President of ML Innovations and one of Margaret's colleagues, is a fresh step-by-step guide for identifying your nonprofit's planned giving prospects and inspiring them to give generously.NonprofitCommunity.com
NonprofitCommunity.com is a community site by and for nonprofit professionals. It is full of free resources, news, ideas, learning opportunities and an open forum where anyone can ask questions, give advice, and provide feedback.Join the mailing listSign up to receive my latest news and helpful tips.
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