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It's hard to believe the holidays are nearly here! This time of year can feel overwhelming with all of the preparations and events. I try to be mindful of the spirit of the season and give thanks for the many gifts I've been given. This year, I am so grateful to lead this organization with a tremendously talented team. Thank you for this opportunity.
Now a few end-of-year items. Thanks to those who have renewed your membership by paying your dues and those who enhanced their membership by making a gift to the Annual Fund. For those of you who have yet to do so, please renew now. All dues should be paid by the end of the year. And if you haven't, please consider making a gift to the Annual Fund; these gifts are important to our ongoing sustainability and success.
Wishing you and yours a holiday season full of joy and peace.
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Holiday Office Hours
The Women's Impact Fund office will be closed from
December 23, 2019 - January 1, 2020.
Emails and voicemails will be checked daily during this time, but please contact us before December 23 if you have questions concerning dues or donations. All payments made online and postmarked by December 31, 2019 will be processed as part of the 2019 tax year. Acknowledgement letters will be sent by January 15, 2020.
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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
On November 14
th
, Grants Committee Leadership met to present and discuss the 20 semi-finalists being invited to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) this month.
Each of the 20
semi-finalists
have been
invited to
submit an
RFP
with a due date of early December
. The Grants Sub-Committees are making preparations for site visits
in the new year
, including a site visit training session in early January.
What does this mean for you as a WIF Member?
We are getting closer to our 2020 grantees! In the January Grants Corner, we'll explore the role and importance of site visits in the finalist selection process.
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Mission Moment: Catawba Lands Conservancy
Mission Moment shares the impact that Women's Impact Fund grants have in our community.
Written by Lea Johnson, Community Impact Chair
In 2016 a $74,000 grant was made to Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) to fund a new program coordinator position to enable CL
C
to advance its mission to connect people to the natural spaces that CLC works to protect. 957 members, 3,079 youth, and 9,306
individuals
from the general public participated in a variety of programs including volunteer workdays, outdoor recreation events and nature/environmental education events. Our grant enabled CLC to establish new community partnerships and support their development work.
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A Note of Gratitude from our Executive Director
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Patricia and Fielding
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Since July, it has been my great privilege to serve as the first Executive Director of the Women's Impact Fund. I have spent much of my first five months focused on our internal operations including office processes and procedures, data and file management, communications, and collaboration with Membership Coordinator, Fielding Williams.
Externally, I have participated in Board of Directors meetings and committee meetings, attended membership events, connected with Community Partners, engaged at Member Education events, collaborated with other area funders, and most importantly, met many of you, our incredible members.
I have heard echoed time and again that members appreciate Women's Impact Fund "meets them where they are," allowing them to engage in the capacity and format that works at certain points in their lives. I am grateful for each of you, wherever you find yourself on your membership journey -- whether that is writing a check to renew your membership, leading a committee, reading Letters of Inquiry, planning events, donating to the Annual Fund, or inviting a guest to a membership event. What each of you do is important and makes Women's Impact Fund what it is. I continue to be inspired by your leadership and enduring impact in our community. I look forward to all that we have ahead.
Best wishes to you and yours this holiday season.
Patricia Massey Hoke
Executive Director
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Women LEAD: Lead, Educate, Activate, Develop
The Member Education Committee is excited to announce the Women LEAD Program. Formerly known as the Non-Profit Board Leadership Program, this year's Women LEAD program will go beyond board service to discuss skills-based leadership and reframe members' expectations of what it can mean to give of one's time to the community.
The program consists of three events. Any member may participate in any of the three events. You do not need to participate in all events, though we encourage it as each program session is unique. The details for this year's program are listed here. We are grateful to this year's program sponsor, JP Morgan.
Monday, February 3rd, 12:00 pm -1:30 pm, Duke Mansion
Facilitated by Donna Dunlap, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas, this session will introduce the Women LEAD program. It will include information for members who want to learn more about community involvement and those already involved members who want to increase their leadership capacity.
Session 2: Women LEAD Deep Dive
Wednesday, March 4th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, JP Morgan Client Center
Facilitated by Amy Jacobs, WIF member and executive director of SHARE Charlotte, this session will deep dive into how members can leverage their personal and professional skills to be impactful. It will include several group activities and conclude with a panel discussion with nonprofit and corporate leaders.
Session 3: #WomenGiveCLT with SHARE Charlotte and Junior League
Early April, weekday evening to be announced.
Joint networking event presented by SHARE Charlotte, Women's Impact Fund, and Junior League wherein women can network with each other while connecting with local nonprofits who need specific expertise on their boards or committees.
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Member News
Member News features personal and professional news about our members.
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.
JP Morgan is in their second year as a Community Partner. This year, JP Morgan is the Signature Sponsor of the Women LEAD Program and sponsored a recent Member & Friends City Social. We are grateful for their loyal partnership!
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Upcoming Events
Click on event to register (please sign in to link registration to your profile).
Date: Monday, January 6, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar, 4905 Ashley Park Ln., CLT 28210
Board of Advisor Luncheon with Claire Tate & Jill Flynn
(full)
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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.
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 - 1:00 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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