From the womengive | 2017 Executive Summary: "Research has shown a link between life satisfaction and physical and emotional health, which spurs us to identify the things that make us happier and healther. We sought to understand: does the 'joy of giving' lead us to a happier life?" "The study examined these issues by looking at the same households over a number of years. It offers new insights on how life satisfaction is shaped by household characteristics - such as composition, income, gender roles within the family, and how decisions around charitable giving are made. The findings provide strong evidence about the link between happiness and giving, and illuminate differences in how men and women experience the joy of giving." Bottom line takeaway:  "When women drive the charitable giving decisions in families, there is a greater boost in overall family happiness." #WomenGive2017 Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Foundation For The Carolinas #women #philanthropy #gender #nonprofits …see more