Women's Leadership Council

What is the Women's Leadership Council?

The Women's Leadership Council (WLC) is a United Way of Central Virginia program that connects women through philanthropy, leadership and community activism. Together, women identify and address critical needs int he area such as education, health or income; raise funds to meet these needs; and collectively decide how the funds they raise will be distributed. Becoming advocates for a common goal fosters the Council members' own values of leadership and philanthropy even as hope and change are brought to the lives of others less fortunate.

Our mission is to mobilize the caring power of women who are united by a shared passion: improving the quality of life in their community.

Benefits to you-                                                                                                           

• Be a part of a nationally recognized group of dedicated female
  philanthropists
• Have input in determining what community needs to support 
  
• Contribute financially to a designated community need
• See first hand how your investment improves lives in Central Virginia.
• Network with like-minded women who support United Way and the WLC

What is expected from a member?

• Make a minimum financial commitment of $1,000 per year to the WLC, above your annual contribution to the campaign
• Choose a join a WLC committee
• Choose to host a WLC event
• Attend WLC events and encourage others to join
• Be a spokesperson for United Way and its Women's Leadership Council

WLC Organization

•  Chairperson-Susan Harrison (former Executive Director of YWCA and former interim CEO United Way)

•  Steering Committee Members:

Ellen Jamerson

Cary Roberts

Margaret Nelson

Janice Augustine

Jill Fees

Donna Schewel-Clark

Dianne M. Walker 

• United Way Staff Representative-Margie Lippard, Director of Development, United Way of Central Virginia

• WLC Standing Committees:

Additional Support

The WLC has the full backing and support of United Way of Central Virginia. It is an independent United Way program for which United Way provides administrative support, financial accounting and printing services. The Council also is a member of United Way's National Women's Leadership Council and establishes Central Virginia as one of the over 100 communities nationwide with their own Women's Leadership Council.

The Greater Lynchburg Community Trust (GLCT) has generously awarded United Way of Central Virginia a $5,000 grant to underwrite the WLC Launch Luncheon and cover initial administrative program costs. GLTC has also generously pledged up to $25,000 as seed money to start a WLC Endowment Fund, which will provide income to fund community projects selected by the WLC.  

Click here for the 2011 Funding Application

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