Browsing by Author "O'Connor, Heather"

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    Giving by and for Women
    (2018-01-30) O'Connor, Heather; Mesch, Debra; Osili, Una; Pactor, Andrea; Ackerman, Jacqueline; Dale, Elizabeth; Small, Diana
    In an effort to understand who leads philanthropy that benefits women and girls and how these donors are unique, we embarked on a landmark study of high-net-worth women donors. We wanted to deeply understand giving by and for women, and what, in particular, sets these donors apart. We wanted to understand what these donors hope to achieve, and how others—both men and women—might be inspired to make gender equality a focus of their philanthropy.
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    How Women & Men Give Around Retirement
    (2018-07-24) Osili, Una; Mesch, Debra; Ackerman, Jacqueline; Pactor, Andrea; Han, Xiao; O'Connor, Heather
    This study is the first known research to examine how retirement affects charitable giving. It looks at single men, single women, and married couples to analyze whether gender differences in giving or volunteering emerge among individuals at retirement. Additionally, it examines how giving changes during a range of years before and after retirement, with the understanding that preparing and undergoing such a life change is a process rather than one moment in time.
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    Professional Development for Nonprofit Leaders in Rural Alaska: Perceptions, Access, Utilization, and Needs
    (2015) O'Connor, Heather
    This mixed-method project explores the nature of professional development for fundraising professionals on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. The data illustrate a limited awareness of existing resources, preference for in-person training opportunities, and limitations in time and resources necessary for travel for professional development opportunities. The training content’s applicability to rural Alaskan communities and facilitator experience with Alaskan or rural nonprofits are noted as primary concerns when considering participation. The majority of participants do not view nonprofit resource development as a career path or vocation, but instead, see themselves as generalists attracted to the mission of the organization. Findings from this project may inform content, design, and marketing of professional development curricula for rural nonprofit professionals, as well as modes of delivery.