An in-depth report from The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Megan O’Neil provides evidence that women are primed to wield philanthropic power as never before. “Their growing clout is the result of a supernova of demographic changes that distinguish 21-st century women from those who came before: greater earned incomes, more wealth, increased decision-making authority at home, and longer lives, just for starters,” writes O’Neil. The article reports that women are the fast growing donor segment at United Way, increasing their fundraising by more than 170 percent since 2004. (Subscription required)