WIF Board Slate Announced for 2018 - 2019!
By Anne Essaye, Nominating Committee Chair

We are excited to nominate a group of dynamic and talented women to serve on the Board of Directors and in other leadership roles next year. The Board of Directors has approved the Nominating Committee's recommendations and we will ask the membership to vote at the Annual Meeting in May. Read more about our 2018-2019 Board here.
 
We are delighted to confirm Arrington Mixon will be our 2018-2019 Board Chair and to nominate Lisa Miller as Incoming Board Chair. We also are pleased to nominate Mattye Silverman to continue to serve as Chair of our Board of Advisors.

Please  click here to see the full list of the women who have been nominated . In addition to the Board slate, you will see nominations for Incoming Committee Chairs, Board of Advisors members, and next year's Nominating Committee. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 704-716-0893.
How WIF's Nominating Process Works
By Anne Essaye

If you are wondering how the Nominating Committee generates the slate for the Board of Directors each year, here is how it works.
Gantt Gathering
By Lisa Crotty
 
On March 21st , Women's Impact Fund members gathered for a Member Meet Up at The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture.  The mission of the Gantt Center is "to present, preserve and celebrate excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and read more... 

Women & Wisdom: SHE Started It - Fearless Female Entrepreneurs
 
There is no be tter  time than now for women to pave their own pathways to success.  Entrepreneurs are among the most dynamic drivers of global economic growth, and women are laying claim to the role in greater numbers than ever. 
 
How have today's most successful female entrepreneurs triumphed over read more...
We the Women: Women's Collective Giving Grantmakers Network Conference
   

Started in 2009, WCGN (Women's Collective Giving Grantmaking Network) has been dedicated to expanding the knowledge of women about best practices in philanthropic giving. Read more here.
 
Mission Moment
 
Have you ever wondered about our impact in the community? Here is just one example:

From WFAE -  "The Reach program was started 9 years ago with a $78,000 grant from the Women's Impact Fund. It's a three-year scholarship for young students who show natural ability, but do not have the money to pay for dance classes. It operates out of five community centers in Charlotte."

Member News    
                     
  • Sarah Belk Gambrell (BOA Member) was recently honored as Woman of the Century and celebrated her 100th birthday April 12. Photo at right: Joan Zimmerman (former Woman of the Year) with Sarah Belk Gambrell.
  • Not one, but two WIF Members have been recognized among the Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Winners. Jhaymee Heinlein of Atrium Health and Kristina Cruise of Promising Pages. The CBJ's 40 Under 40 awards program honors 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are making major strides in their careers and having a positive impact on their communities. 
  • Liana Humphrey (co-chair of the WIF Arts & Culture Grants team) is the new chief marketing officer of Crisis Assistance Ministry. The ministry helps families move from crisis to stability through economic empowerment and civic engagement.
  • Arrington Mixon (incoming WIF board chair) is being honored as a community champion by the Urban League of Central Carolinas at its annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Gala. Arrington is being recognized for making a positive impact on the community and helping to create new opportunities for underserved and underemployed individuals.
  • Welcome to the world, Charles Shepard (Shep) Pittman, born to WIF member Kirsten Pittman on March 22nd. Kirsten was working on WIF communications right up to the day Shep made his appearance. Congratulations, Kirsten.
WIF 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 WIF friends. Email:  [email protected] .
Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting  
Women's Impact Fund Signature Event
Monday, May 7, 2018

New Member Orientation
Monday, May 21, 2018

 New Member Monday
Monday, June 4, 2018

5th and 10th Anniversary Member Celebration
Monday, June 11, 2018

The mission of Women's Impact Fund is to strengthen communities by maximizing women's leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education and engagement.
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