This volume centers on the lives and experiences of female and African American leaders of foundations and nonprofits. Contributors to the volume examine race and gender as constructs and provide a theoretical background for understanding their effect on the psycho-social development of the individuals.

Autorentext
Author Marybeth Gasman: Marybeth Gasman is Professor of Higher Education in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. Author Vida L. Avery: Vida L. Avery is the Resource Development Manager of the Texas Center for Grants Development at Harris County Department of Education in Houston, Texas, USA.

Inhalt
The Leaders Race, Gender, and Identity Background and Family Influences Education Religion and Spirituality Challenges and Sacrifices