Category: Philanthropy

DINING FOR WOMEN, a global giving circle that funds grassroots projects working in developing countries to fight gender inequality, has broken their own records! They now have 200 more individual donors than in 2015, raised $61,000 more in 2016 than in 2015, and generated 150…

Meet Tamra Ryan, CEO of the Women's Bean Project. Founded in 1989, this Denver-based non profit is dedicated to helping women break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty through on-the-job-training and life skills coaching. Tamra defines her role as the visionary leader and organization's spokeswoman, a position she's eminently qualified for with more than 20 years of marketing and sales experience. Products made by Women's Bean Project include mixes for bean soup, chili, corn bread, cookies and brownies and are sold at womensbeanproject.com, amazon.com, walmart.com and nearly 1,000 retail stores across the U.S. Here's yet another conversation you won't want to miss!

Barb Collins and Marsha Wallace, two amazing, inspirational and committed women. They are the co-founders of Dining for Women, the largest educational giving circle that connects people in the West with projects supporting women and girls living in extreme poverty in the developing world. Thanks to their tireless efforts and drive to make the world a better place, Dining for Women has 8,000 grassroots members in just about every state and 6 countries, who meet in home and community-based chapters. Members donate what they would have spent dining out. Since it's founding in 2003, DFW has raised more than 5 million dollars. Marsha and Barb will 'blow you away!'

Amy Newmark spent 30 years working in finance and telecommunications. In 2008 she made a major career change. That's when Amy and her husband Bill Rouhana, bought the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series from the company's co-founders. Bill's the Chairman and CEO, Amy's the Publisher, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Author. With more than 250 titles - 110 million copies sold in the U.S. and Canada, and 500 million worldwide, "Chicken Soup for the Soul" is the best selling trade paperback book series of all time. Tune in - Amy's got plenty to share.

THE CENTER FOR an Urban Future released a report this month about how women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses are having a growing impact on New York City’s economy. The report, partially researched by our Web Editor and Social Media Specialist, Melanie Breault, also offers policy recommendations…