She Gives spotlights Women in Philanthropy

In response to a lack of recognition for women in philanthropy, Melissa Smith of Noble Ambition and philanthropist Paula McLean established She Gives in July 2024, a national campaign celebrating women's philanthropic efforts at all levels. The initiative has since partnered with the University of Western Australia's Centre for Social Impact to conduct research on women's philanthropy in Australia, aiming to recognise and inspire greater female participation in this vital sector.⁠

"She Gives emerged from the insight that women are often at the heart of giving decisions—yet their stories, impact, and influence have long remained in the background. An analysis for the She Gives campaign found that of the 100 most read articles on philanthropy in the 12 months prior to the campaign’s launch, 54 focused on men, 32 on organisations or foundations and only 14 on women.”