Cultivating tomorrow's philanthropists: Girls' philanthropy in girls' schools

Abstract: The classrooms of today, particularly those focused on educating and empowering girls and young women, have the potential to shape the future of philanthropy. This research explores the connection between philanthropy and education through the phenomenon of girls' philanthropy in all girls' schools. Despite the philanthropic spotlight shining on women in recent years, and even with the potential for girls' schools to shape generations of philanthropists and ultimately contribute to social progress, there is currently no existing research on girls' philanthropy. Employing mixed methods, this research examines how girls' schools define philanthropy and incorporate philanthropy into students' educational experiences. Studying the leadership perspectives of girls' schools and their philanthropic cultures and practices provides insight into what educational institutions are doing to shape philanthropic attitudes and behaviors among potential future philanthropists. Additionally, the findings highlight the pedagogical methods used for teaching philanthropy in K-12 girls' schools, laying the groundwork for future research.