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As Thanksgiving approaches, let me take a moment to express my heart
felt thanks for each and every one of you. Our members are our heart and soul; our passion and hard work. Without you, we would not be able to impact those in need, develop community leaders, and celebrate our shared commitment. Thank you for what you do for Women's Impact Fund.
This season of the year provides many
opportunities to give to those organizations that matter to you. In addition to the holidays, November is National Philanthropy Month and Giving Tuesday is December 3rd.
As an organization of philanthropic women, we all appreciate the power of philanthropy. Maybe it enables children to have school supplies, keeps a soup kitchen running, or supports your alma mater. We give for lots of reasons.
As you make your end of year contributions, I invite you to consider donating to our Annual Fund to help close the gap in our operating budget that our dues alone cannot bridge. Your dollars make this organization what it is. Wherever you choose to give this year, our community is fortunate to have you here.
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Grants Corner
Grants Corner gives members a monthly update on this year's grant making process.
Written by Kristin Keen, Grants Reporter & Human Services Grants Sub-Committee Member
In the last month, the Grants Committee completed review of more than 140 Letters of Inquiry (LOI), collectively narrowing our pool to 20 organizations that represent each program area's top four organizations. Earlier this week, these non-profits were invited to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP).
What's next?
Each of the 20 invited organizations will submit their RFP in December.
What does this mean for you?
The process is on track. Next month, we'll explore the RFP review and site visit process that leads to the final 10 organizations presented for our April vote.
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Mission Moment: WINGS for KIDS
Mission Moment shares the impact that Women's Impact Fund grants have in our community.
Written by Linda Martin, Community Impact Committee Member
In 2017, WIF invested $100,000 to sustain
WINGS Afterschool
program. WINGS uses an early and comprehensive approach utilizing evidence-based social emotional learning practices. This fosters the mindsets, skills, and confidence within each child to behave well, make good decisions, and build healthy relationships.
Our grant was used to help fund stipends for UNCC college students, also from high poverty backgrounds, to be part-time leaders/mentors for this program providing inspiration and a broader view of what's possible with education.
542 children participated in the program during our grant and a majority evidenced significant achievement. In addition,
WIF was responsible for other grants being obtained by WINGS.
Last month's Mission Moment was written by Angela Scholl. We inadvertently attributed it to Lea Johnson.
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Consider the Annual Fund in this Season of Giving
Written by Sara Page Waugh, Development Chair
Women's Impact Fund has much to be thankful for as we approach the second half of our fiscal year. In July, we hired our first Executive Director, Patricia Massey Hoke. In September, we began our year-long series of Lunch & Learn educational events focusing on each of our five grant areas. And just this month, the Grants Committee completed their review of more than 140 Letters of Inquiry from local non-profit organizations! These exciting achievements are made possible, in part, by members' contributions to the Annual Fund.
Read more here.
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Recap: The Changing Face of Affordable Housing Lunch & Learn
Written by Veronica Kenny-Macpherson, Board Secretary
Women's Impact Fund hosted a second successful event of our five-part Lunch & Learn series, The Changing Face of Affordable Housing, on November 6th at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus.
WIF member Michele Dudley moderated the conversation in which speakers, Pamela Wideman, Director of Charlotte's Neighborhood & Business Services
Department,
and Kathy Cummings, Senior Vice President, Bank of America Homeownership
Solutions & Strategic Relationships,
gave a thoughtful overview of various programs available to make housing accessible to all Charlotte residents. Over 40 WIF members attended this important discussion about affordable housing in Charlotte today.
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Member News
Member News features personal and professional news about our members.
Michelle Tunno Buelow was recognized by
Playing for Others
as a 2019 Night of Gratitude Honoree.
Pat Rodgers was named the 2019 Outstanding Philanthropist by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte Chapter. She will be honored at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on November 21.
Sarah Schweppe and Mary Sherrill Ware were named
2019 Best in State Next-Gen Advisors
by Forbes.com. They were both ranked in the Top 25 Next Generation Wealth Advisors for North Carolina.
Laura Maniec-Fiorvanti, co-founder of Corkbuzz, was awarded Sommelier / Beverage Director of the Year by the editors of Wine Enthusiast.
Have Member News to share? Send us a note!
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Community Partner of the Month
Each month we highlight one of our generous community partners.
Keatley Wealth Management, owned by WIF member Karen Keatley, is a Stakeholder Community Partner celebrating five years of support for Women's Impact Fund.
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Upcoming Events
Click on event to register (please sign in to link registration to your profile).
Board of Advisor Luncheon with
Robin Branstrom & Arrington Mixon
(full)
Date
: Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Email sign-up for the 10 spots are sent out one month before the luncheon. Want to be on the running waitlist?
Email us your name and phone number.
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Ballantyne Hotel Lobby, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., CLT 28277
Date: Monday, January 6, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4905 Ashley Park Ln., CLT 28210
New Member Orientation
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Dilworth Grille, 911 E. Morehead St., CLT 28204
Lunch & Learn: How a Family Influences a Child's Educational Success
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Rd, CLT 28207
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Thanks to those who have already paid and those who pay monthly.
Call the office to learn more about these options.
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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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