The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Power of the Purse

Self-made women are making their mark on philanthropy

By Holly Hall

When Darla Moore gave the University of South Carolina $25-million in 1998 and then pledged another $45-million last year, she became one of a small group of donors who are smashing stereotypes about female philanthropists.

Fund raisers have long complained that most women take a long time to decide whether...

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