This month, we welcome ten Women’s Impact Fund members to the Board of Directors. These women join the eleven board members who rollover from the 2020-2021 program year. These new board members represent a combined 50 years of membership in Women’s Impact Fund! They are growing and established community leaders whose backgrounds include tax, financial …
This summer, I have had the pleasure of working with the staff and members of Women’s Impact Fund. More specifically, I have been working on the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) Initiative to continue the journey of the 3-year strategic plan. Being immersed in the world of philanthropy has shown me multiple ways in which …
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Imagine going through life not identifying with your gender of birth. Then imagine going to a camp where you can be yourself and you are not made to feel different. That is what Girls Rock offers all girls; a place to be themselves, learn, and enjoy developing together. Girls Rock is for all individuals who …
Meet Communications and Marketing Committee members, Kathy Brown and Aimee Greeter, who create the Member spotlights each month in the Member Connection. The spotlight now shines on them! We began the Member Spotlights in September 2020 in part as a way to connect with each other during a time when so many of us were …
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Dear Members, We hope you are well and finding time for respite this summer. Last week, the Women’s Impact Fund Board of Directors unanimously adopted the following statement which will guide our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts as we move forward: We are a curious, growth-minded organization and strive to approach our work with …
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Congratulations to all of our 2021 grantee finalists! Though they did not receive a grant from Women’s Impact Fund this year, these nonprofits are deserving of recognition and your attention. Together, they are meeting needs in Charlotte and inspiring growth and change in our city. If you are interested in any of the Board of …