Gender Bias and Stereotypes

Challenge: Women in tech non-profits often face gender bias and stereotypes that question their technical competence and leadership abilities compared to their male counterparts. This can limit their opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Overcoming: Education, awareness programs, and bias training can help alter perceptions and promote a more inclusive culture. Women can also seek mentorship and build networks to support each other and amplify female success stories in the field.

Challenge: Women in tech non-profits often face gender bias and stereotypes that question their technical competence and leadership abilities compared to their male counterparts. This can limit their opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Overcoming: Education, awareness programs, and bias training can help alter perceptions and promote a more inclusive culture. Women can also seek mentorship and build networks to support each other and amplify female success stories in the field.

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Jenny Kleintop
Founder and Chief Philanthropy Operations Officer at PhilanthropyOps
Wed, 05/01/2024 - 21:02

When I was the Chief Innovation Officer leading all our technical, AI, and CRM initiatives, my number two was a male. He respected me and my role as he worked with me long enough to know I knew my stuff and respected him and his role. But every time we would get on the phone with a new prospective vendor or company, the men on the other side immediately would address him and talk in "tech terms". As I chimed in, talking "tech terms" back and explaining the initiatives I ran, they realized they made assumptions. It takes ongoing patience and education coupled with confidence and strength to break down the biases.

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