As CEO of Catalytic Women, Melanie Hamburger has democratized access to philanthropy. Melanie is a passionate, tenacious visionary focused on mobilizing individuals who want to align values and money – at any level of wealth. Philanthropy is not about million-dollar gifts or legacy giving.

Women are a key audience, and Melanie is a national expert on women as financial decision makers. Why women? Women now own 51% of stock and 60% of private wealth in the US, and will be disproportionately affected by the generational transfer of wealth. Women are the fastest growing demographic of wealth, determine most charitable gifts, and make financial decisions differently than men.

Melanie brings expertise ranging from corporate finance with Levi Strauss to major gift fundraising for leading nonprofits such as The Nature Conservancy. Repeatedly in her fundraising role, she witnessed the financial influence that women wield. Her work with smart advisors helps them engage women in client families to build lasting relationships and attract referral business.

An in-demand speaker, Melanie empowers individuals in all aspects of personal social impact. She creates custom content for wealth, financial and philanthropic firms who understand the power of meeting the unique needs of women by including philanthropy in client relationships.

Melanie holds a BA cum laude from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She and her family live in Mill Valley, California.

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