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Speaking of Change

Speaking of Change examines philanthropy's role in shaping and driving social change. Produced by the Philanthropy Forum at the University of Pittsburgh, Speaking of Change looks at philanthropy's work through intimate conversations with philanthropists, foundation leaders, social changemakers, nonprofit gurus and academics.

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A Gift of Belief: Women and Philanthropy in Pittsburgh

Sep 13, 2021

A Gift of Belief: Philanthropy and the Forging of Pittsburgh chronicles the rich but largely untold story of the diverse and lesser known philanthropists whose legacy shaped the region.

This season of Speaking of Change invites philanthropic practitioners and community leaders to comment on the book's themes and draw parallels and lessons to inform current practice.

Book editor Kathy Buechel sits down with Kristy Trautmann of the FISA Foundation and chapter author Jessie Ramey of Chatham University. Kristy, Jessie, and Kathy discuss women's roles in civic and philanthropic life in Pittsburgh - from pre-suffrage through institution building to women holding prominent leadership roles in current day. And, the three discuss progress yet to be made and what the future of the field may hold.