Melissa Smith is the CEO and founder of Noble Ambition, the founder of the She Gives campaign, a former Australian Fundraiser of the Year and a former Global Fundraiser of the Year. In this episode, Melissa speaks about the significant and growing role of women in philanthropy, what women respond to and what they want when they give. She shares valuable insights in relation to successful fundraising and giving in a broader context, and, reflecting on her personal and professional life, talks about the value of ambition, trust and relationships founded on authenticity.