The Association for the Advancement of Women’s Philanthropy (AAWP), formerly the Women’s Philanthropy Alliance (WPA), was formed by an exceptional group of eight women who completed a year of intensive training on the principles and proven practices for effectively growing women’s support. With specialized training from Kathleen Loehr and their unique talents, diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and passion for advancing this work, they developed strategies to guide organizations in significantly increasing support from women.
Out of the original eight, three women are now co-leading the newly named Association for the Advancement of Women’s Philanthropy (AAWP), carrying forward its mission to scale inclusive women’s philanthropy across the sector.
We invite you to learn more about their journey and the impact they have achieved. Reach out to these co-leaders to explore how the AAWP can support your organization in achieving transformative philanthropic growth.
Cannie Graham Campbell, MPH, MA/EdS
Founder And Principal, Spark Women’s Philanthropy
Cannie Campbell, MPH, MA/EdS is the founder and principal of Spark Women’s Philanthropy, a firm dedicated to empowering the engagement and philanthropy of women. With 25 years of diverse experience in higher education, leadership, and volunteerism, as well as her expertise in women’s philanthropy, Cannie is an accomplished consultant, speaker, scholar, writer, and strategic thought partner. A leader in her field, she is relational, intuitive, and authentic and brings a spark to her work that is unmatched. Cannie is committed to changing the face of philanthropy and further engaging women as empowered, philanthropic change agents.
In addition to her consulting practice, Cannie works at James Madison University, serving as both the Associate Vice President of Constituent Engagement and Executive Director of Women for Madison. She is a proud and passionate founding member of the Women’s Philanthropy Alliance (WPA).
Website: www.sparkwomensgiving.com
Phone: 540-578-4155
Email: sparkwomensphilanthropy@gmail.com
Harrisonburg, VA
Valerie J. Cushman, Ph.D.
Principal: V. Cushman Consulting
Valerie Cushman, Ph.D. in higher education, Sr. Director of Alumni Engagement & Inclusion Initiatives at W&M and proud member of the Women’s Philanthropy Alliance, has proven success growing women’s philanthropy.
With over 30 years of experience in public and private institutions, having served on the cabinet of two universities, she brings a depth of knowledge and experience in fundraising practices that convert high-capacity women into impactful donors. At W&M, she founded the creation and leads the sustained efforts of the Society of 1918, a collective of women philanthropists who contributed 55% of the donated funds to the $1 billion For the Bold campaign and raised a $5.2 million endowment that will forever support the growth of women’s engagement, leadership and philanthropy at W&M. As a consultant, using proven principles and practices she facilitates university advancement teams, inclusive of leadership, development officers and alumnae, as they together discover practices that grow women’s volunteer engagement and leadership that quickly drive growth in philanthropy.
Phone: (540) 462-7778
Email: Val@VCushmanConsulting.com
Learn more at VCushmanConsulting.com
Sallie-Grace Tate, M.A. Ed.
Principal, Tate Coaching And Consulting LLC
Sallie-Grace Tate has over 25 years of experience as a trusted relationship-builder, major gift fundraiser, and program creator. Working for public and private universities and in secondary education, she has extensive knowledge of women as leaders, philanthropists, and volunteers, and is committed to growing women’s philanthropy. Recognizing that women are leading a new era in philanthropy, Sallie-Grace works with organization leaders and volunteers to build initiatives and programs that engage women to use their economic power and position for the greater good. As a certified 21/64 Advisor, Sallie-Grace partners with individuals, couples, and families by guiding conversations and utilizing tools helping to clarify their philanthropic goals.
Sallie-Grace is Principal of Tate Coaching and Consulting and a founding member of the Women’s Philanthropy Alliance. She also serves as the founding Executive Director for Women & Philanthropy at the University of California at Davis.
Phone: (530) 601-7254
Email: Tate@salliegrace.com
Davis, CA