After three months of active engagement, the Spark Initiative team is pleased to announce that Women's Impact Fund will invest $50,000 in
Tutor Charlotte, a first-time collaborative effort led by Read Charlotte and United Way to provide trained, one-on-one "active" reading tutors to 20,000 CMS students in grades K-3.
Why are we excited about supporting the launch of Tutor Charlotte?
Still have questions about the Spark Initiative? Click HERE for details.
Making a Lasting Impact: Women's Legacy Event
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018
Time: 11:30 am Networking
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch and Panel Discussion
Hosted by the Foundation For The Carolinas
The Women's Impact Fund Development Committee has organized the "Making a Lasting Impact: Women's Legacy Event" with the Foundation For The Carolinas. Women's Impact Fund members are invited to a lunch and learn discussion about planned giving. Hear firsthand from a panel of female philanthropists, who will share their stories as you consider your own charitable legacy.
Women's Impact Fund Staff Change
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Kathleen Bambrick Meier, our Operations Associate, has decided to leave the Women's Impact Fund. During her almost three-year tenure, Kathleen has been instrumental in ensuring our organization has run smoothly and our social media presence is relevant and engaging. Her last day is Jan. 31. We thank Kathleen for her many contributions and wish her continued success!
Women's Impact Fund partners with the Lee Institute to offer this stand-alone introductory program. The purpose is to help you identify your passions, explore the "right" organizational fit for you, and understand various elements of "acing" the board recruitment process. There will be a moderated panel of WIF members sharing their wisdom and personal experiences. Cost: $10 *Please note that Sessions II & III are full.
Member News
Women's Impact Fund members, we want to hear from you! Send us news of a new job, new volunteer leadership role, a new addition to your family, a big move or anything else you'd like to share with your family of Women's Impact Fund friends. Send an email to:
The mission of Women's Impact Fund is to strengthen communities by maximizing women's leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education and engagement.
