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Boomer, Gen X, Millennial Women: Do they give differently? November 29, 2017 Abbie J von Schlegell, CFRE Principal a. von schlegell & co

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Boomer, Gen X, Millennial Women:

Do they give differently?November 29, 2017

Abbie J von Schlegell, CFREPrincipal

a. von schlegell & co

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Who Are Boomers?

Born 1946 to 1964 • AKA: Woodstock Generation • 78 million • Influenced by post‐war prosperity, infinite possibilities, rock ‘n roll, space exploration, Civil Rights movement, women’s liberation, Vietnam War, competition from population boom

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Who are Millennials?

Born 1980 to early 1990’s • AKA: Gen Y; Entitled Ones; Nexters, Net Generation, Echo Boomers • 70 million strong • Influenced by Oklahoma City bombing, Waco massacre, 9/11, corporate scandals, Internet, social media, video games, helicopter parents, pushed to excel

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Why Focus on Women?           

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“Women are the real architects of society”

Harriet Beecher Stowe  

“Forget China, India and the internet:  economic growth is driven by women.”

The Economist      

“People support what they help to create…”Anonymous

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the 

only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

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Why Focus on Women?           An updateWomen now control over 60% of all US wealth

Women own 2/5 privately held US companies – employ more than all Fortune 500 companies combined

Women live 5‐7 years longer than men; they will inherit 70% of estates to be passed down in next 40 years through $41+ trillion wealth transfer

Women responsible for 83% consumer spending, spending $4.9 trillion per year

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Generational Marketing

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Understanding Women’s Potential

2014 U.S. Department of Labor data, women make up 57% of the workforce, and women continue to volunteer at a higher rate than men across all age groups, educational levels, and other major demographic characteristics. 

◦Women are surpassing men in terms of educational attainment. In 2012, 57% of bachelor’s degrees were awarded to women and 63% of master’s degrees.

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Women account for 86% of all consumer purchases including everything from autos to health care: 

91% of New Homes66% of Computers80% of Healthcare 65% of New Cars89% of Bank Accounts93% of Food

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Women as Consumers

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“ I like to give back—it is the right thing to do. I am very lucky and have a good life, and I want to share with others.” –Female, age 59

“ I’m a big planner, but not on these things. No scheduled amounts; it varies by the reason, cause and timing.” – Female, age 34 

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Top issues for Millennial and Baby Boomer Women

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What we know about Millennial giving habits

“Millennials engage with causes to help other people, not institutions.

Millennials support issues rather than organizations.

Millennials prefer to perform smaller actions before fully committing to a cause.

Millennials are influenced by the decisions and behaviors of their peers.

Millennials treat all their assets (time, money, network, etc.) as having equal value.

Millennials need to experience an organization’s work without having to be on site.”

Millennial Impact Report, Achieve/The Case Foundation, 201411

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Millennial Giving habits

Segment of Total US Giving: 11% • Giving Participation: 60% give • Average Annual Gift: $481 • Charities Supported: 3.3 average • Philanthropic drivers: make the world a better place, grassroots activists, seek equality

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Boomer Giving habits

Segment of Total US Giving: 43% • Giving Participation: 72% give • Average Annual Gift: $1,212 • Charities Supported: 4.5 average • Philanthropic drivers: challenge the status quo, change social, economic, political policy

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Financial facts about womenWomen own/control

75%of stocks65%of savings accounts70%of capital

85%of all women will live alone

at some point in their lives

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Happiness with giving

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Boomer women focus more narrowly

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Data from a 2016 study of Fidelity Charitable donors conducted by Ipsos. Donors were asked how confident they felt making decisions in each of these areas.

Fidelity Investments, “Money Fit Women,” 2014 17

When Do Men And Women Feel More Confident In Giving?

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What about my needs?

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Millennials are more likely to discuss giving with others

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Gender differences in giving:to ALL charitable organizations

lots of opportunity for all of us! 

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Women Men% making gifts  71%  65%Gifts as % of income  2.3%  2.1%Average gift  $ 983  $1,057Charitable Bequests  21%  7%

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Stages of Women’s Philanthropic Journey

motivationknowledgeactionleadershiplegacy

@ Women’s Philanthropy Institute Curriculum,

Lilly School of Philanthropy Indiana University

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Factors to consider in women’s philanthropy

Higher % of women make 

gifts

Gifts tend to be smaller, but catching up!

Involvement precedes

commitment

Longer engagement 

period

Gifts to make change (vs status quo!)

Giving less competitive

Giving is relational –giving circles

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Overcoming Barriers to women’s philanthropy

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EDUCATION ‐the key• For development staff• For administration• For women donors

Think about givingin a different way!

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The 6 “C’s” of Women’s Giving

ChangeCreateConnectCommitCollaborateCelebrate

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Women not usually motivated by:

Public recognitionObligation to othersPeer pressurecompetition

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Lifestage Analyses

Traditionalist (b.1910‐1930)Silents/New Older Women (b.1930‐1945)BoomerWomen (b.1946‐1964)Generation X/Buster Women (b.1965‐1980)Generation Y (b. after 1981)Millennials (b. 2000 -

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Boomer Women….

Influences: 1960’s; civil rights; women’s movement; protests; Vietnam; careersValues: Family, community, individualism, always questionGiving: little loyalty; change; leverage; accountability; with or without partnerApproach: Partner with them, make a difference; network

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Women Retirement Statistics

75% of women not entitled to pension benefits due to interrupted work histories

70% of women retirees fail to plan for retirement

Women’s social security benefits are 25% less  due to interrupted work history and earning less income

National Center for Women & Retirement Research

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Influences:make it in a man’s world; career/family choicesValues: self; money; next generation of young women; childrenGiving: need for education; want recognition; see results; leverageApproach: involve; communicate; business‐like; recognize, entrepreneurial

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Women Entrepreneurs 

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Buster (Gen X) Women ….

Influences:Watergate; technology; peace; end of war; jet travel; divorce; Berlin WallValues: consumerism; quality of life; healthy living; rapid change; demand balanceGiving: want involvement; proactive in selection of gift recipientsApproach: not singled out as women; networking as business contacts

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Realizing a woman’s potential     as a philanthropist

Challenge others: peers, friends

Give yourself permission

Talk with others; give with others

Give out of principal

Be active

Achieve parity with spouse

Pass on your values     

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Basic principles of women’s philanthropy….IdentifyCommunicateBuild relationshipsMotivate

DevelopEducateAsk for commitmentSteward

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Using Info About Generations

Younger donors (Millennials and GenX) need to see the impact of their gift and may restrict their gift to those areas where they see a direct impact; less likely to give unrestricted gifts Tailor marketing messages using emotional appeals more for Boomers and Silent/Great generations; and clear impact examples for Millennials and Gen X donors Millennials looking for innovations and creative solutions; want to be involved with time and dollars

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Characteristics of Today’s Women Givers

Intergenerational wealth = $41 trillion

Higher education, employment

Financial knowledge, autonomy

Inheritance and property rights

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Women have unprecedented power to make change.

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Thank you!

Abbie J. von Schlegell, CFREabbie@abbievonschlegell.comwww.abbievonschlegell.com410-908-9068

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About a. von schlegell & cofostering the art of philanthropy

Leadership annual giving and major gifts strategiesDevelopment planning studies and assessmentsCampaign readiness and Capital campaigns Board training and assessmentsAdvancement coachingWomen’s philanthropyBased in the Berkshires in western MA

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