Board of Advisors member and local philanthropist Sarah Belk Gambrell passed away on July 30, 2020, at the age of 102. She had been a member of Women’s Impact Fund since 2004. We hold tight to her legacy of supporting women’s leadership and empowerment. “We need to learn to value the other person because …
As Women’s Impact Fund developed its new strategic plan, we knew diversity and inclusion was a vital pillar of our organization that needed additional focus. However, the realities of 2020 have shown us that even more intentional effort needs to be placed on this aspect of our organization. Finding ways to incorporate diversity and inclusion …
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To honor Black Philanthropy Month, I had the privilege to speak with three Black members of Women’s Impact Fund – Toni Freeman, Founding Board Member, and past Board Chair; Sharon Harrington, Founding Member and past Board Member; and Erika Ross, member since 2018 and a part of the Grants Committee. Our conversations follow. Enjoy! Lisa …
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If we had to attach a theme to this year’s Annual Meeting, and the work leading up to it, “Pivot to the Need” would be an appropriate title. This year’s Annual Meeting held via Zoom on June 1, 2020 exemplified and celebrated that flexibility. Thanks to the diligence of WIF’s new executive director, Patricia Massey …
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How can parental expectations and socialization influence a child’s educational success? On January 30 at the Mint Museum Randolph, WIF explored this question in the third segment of its five-part Lunch & Learn series. Dr. Bryanna Campbell, a young adult psychologist at Southeast Psych, and Molly Shaw, president of Communities in Schools, shed light on …
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Civic engagement leads to intentional discussion and more active involvement in the public policy decisions that shape Charlotte. We recently spoke with WIF member and Mayor Pro Tem, Julie Eiselt, about the significance of civic engagement and what led to her community advocacy. She also shared her thoughts on how to get more involved. Why …
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It’s a topic that can be difficult to grasp and hard to discuss for those who have not been affected by it. The statistics are eye-opening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 women will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. …
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