For those that do not know you, can you please provide a brief background? I grew up in Sumter, South Carolina, attended Furman University then received my Master of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Growing up, I originally desired to be an OB/GYN nurse following in the steps of my grandmother and then later …
When I received the email from my holistic advisor addressed “Paid Summer Internship (+ housing) w/ Charlotte Nonprofit”, the first thought that came to mind was community service. It has always felt like working in a nonprofit had a sense of service, impact, and community to me, and while these adjectives can indeed describe nonprofits …
As we enter our 20th year, we are excited to announce a strategic initiative related to our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment introduced in 2020, as well as progress against our new strategic plan shared at the 2023 Annual Meeting. At our May board meeting, the 2022-2023 Board of Directors approved an additional membership dues level. In …
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Join us in welcoming Beth Holmes, our Summer 2023 Davidson College Nonprofit Leadership Fellow. Her work will encompass social media, grants, and the 20th Anniversary historical information. We are delighted to have her cheerful face and hardworking fun presence in the office until the end of July. Send her a warm welcome here. Where are …
WIF member and past Board Chair Deborah Majewski is beginning her second term as a Director on the board of Philanos. She recently sat down with us to share more. Q: What is Philanos? A: Philanos is a network of women’s giving groups. It provides opportunities for connection, learning, and sharing for its 80+ member …
Karen Gunther has been a member of WIF since 2019 after moving to Charlotte and looking for ways to contribute to her newly adopted community. Since joining she has served on the grants team for three years – Human Services and Arts & Culture; as well as Community Impact. For Karen, WIF provides an opportunity …
We are currently in the third year of a three-year strategic plan that launched in the fall of 2020. We are proud of what we have accomplished within that plan, including our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) recommendations that were integrated into the plan last spring after being approved by the board of directors. This …
Joan Lorden has been a member of the Women’s Impact Fund since 2008. During her tenure, she worked on programming for member education and contributed to strategic planning. She joined our Board of Advisors and continues to participate in WIF’s programs to enable WIF to continue to exceed the serious goals and objectives established. She …
Pamela Harris-Young joined the Women’s Impact Fund in 2011 after being introduced to the fund by an outstanding Charlotte civic leader, Sonja Nichols. Since joining, she has held various leadership positions, including serving on the board of directors as an At Large Member (2013-2015) and the Membership and Member Education Chair where Pamela learned what …