About Us
Who We Are
Our Mission
and Vision
Mission: Strengthen communities by maximizing women’s leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education and engagement.
Vision: A community of philanthropic women impacting the world.
Our Values
We value
Community
We provide an open and fun environment to create connections and build relationships.
We value
Learning
We provide educational opportunities to promote thoughtful philanthropy and informed leadership.
We value
Impact
We empower nonprofit partners and our members to serve the community.
We value
Inclusion
We embrace diverse perspectives. Our collective spirit thrives when all voices are heard.
We value the
Collective
We bring women together, harnessing our resources to amplify impact.
Our Mission
and Vision
Our Mission and Vision
Mission: Strengthen communities by maximizing women’s leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education and engagement.
Vision: A community of philanthropic women impacting the world.
Our Values
We value
Community
We provide an open and fun environment to create connections and build relationships.
We value
Impact
We empower nonprofit partners and our members to serve the community.
We value
Learning
We provide educational opportunities to promote thoughtful philanthropy and informed leadership.
We value
Impact
We empower nonprofit partners and our members to serve the community.
We value
Inclusion
We embrace diverse perspectives. Our collective spirit thrives when all voices are heard.
We value the
Collective
We bring women together, harnessing our resources to amplify impact.
Women’s Impact Fund is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to apply a DEI lens to all components of our mission.
We realize that we are a work-in-progress and that to ensure real, actionable change, we must take time to reflect, listen, and learn. In April 2022, the Board of Directors approved eleven recommendations related to our DEI learning and based on feedback from stakeholders including nonprofit partners. The majority of these have been integrated into our operations, though we continue to evaluate and refine our work.
In June 2021, the Board of Directors adopted the following statement to guide our diversity, equity, and inclusion work:
We are a curious, growth-minded organization and strive to approach our work with humility and a willingness to listen and learn. We commit to being a better partner and sharing power with the community and each other.
Our History
Since 2003, the Women’s Impact Fund has grown from a special initiative to a leading nonprofit organization with almost 500 members in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded by Claire Tate and Mary Lou Babb, in 2004, we awarded initial grants of $158,000. Today, we have awarded almost $8 million in grants to 100 nonprofit organizations in Mecklenburg County. We lead in philanthropy, women’s education, and engagement in the region.
In 2023, the Board of Directors approved three
simplified strategic goals to guide Women's Impact
Fund for the next three years
In 2023, the Board of Directors approved three simplified strategic goals to guide Women's Impact Fund for the next three years
Lead
Build on our history of informed philanthropy to challenge ourselves to think and act boldly and collaborate with others to further WIF as a thought leader.
Connect
Amplify the power of the collective to strengthen relationships and bridge connections between members, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders.
Impact
Demonstrate the impact of collective giving in Charlotte through partnerships with local nonprofits and member engagement in the community.
2022 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
