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The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy | Chicago, IL

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 | 6:00pm CDT

The Uprising of Women in Philanthropy tells the inspiring, never-before-told story of the Global Women’s Funding Movement — considered the women’s movement’s greatest secret – and how it enabled women from all walks of life to harness the power of money to free themselves from oppression, explains author Christine Grumm who co-wrote the book with a group of powerhouses: Ndana Bofu-Tawamba, Ruby Bright, Stephanie Clohesy, Musimbi Kanyoro, Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ana Oliveira, Laura Risimini, Jane Sloane, and Jessica Tomlin.

Hosted by: Vanessa Lee (host) and Mary Morten (moderator) from the Chicago Foundation for Women
Where: National Public Housing Museum – May 20th 6-8 p.m. at 919 S Ada Street, Chicago, IL
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