Books and Bridges, Inc. has much work to accomplish until women are fully represented in leadership positions:

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"The Women's Philanthropy Institute... found that only 3.3 percent of all nonprofits in the United States are dedicated to helping women." 

 

- The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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"Globally, women hold just 24% of senior leadership positions. The U.S. lags behind the global average at 21%, compared to China where women hold 51% of senior leadership slots." 

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- Institute for Women's Leadership, Nichols College

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"Analyzing the most recent Census Bureau data from 2018, women of all races earned, on average, just 82 cents for every $1 earned by men of all races."

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- Center for American Progress

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"Only 26 women are now serving as CEOs of Fortune 500 companies—roughly 5%. In 1995 there were none."

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- Pew Research Center

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"For every 100 men promoted and hired for a manager role, only 72 women are promoted and hired in America."

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- Pragmatic Thinking