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
Community
We provide an open and fun environment to create connections and build relationships.
Learning
We provide educational opportunities to promote thoughtful philanthropy and informed leadership.
Impact
We empower nonprofit partners and our members to serve the community.
Inclusion
We embrace diverse perspectives. Our collective spirit thrives when all voices are heard.
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
Community
We provide an open and fun environment to create connections and build relationships.
Impact
We empower nonprofit partners and our members to serve the community.
Learning
We provide educational opportunities to promote thoughtful philanthropy and informed leadership.
Inclusion
We embrace diverse perspectives. Our collective spirit thrives when all voices are heard.
The Collective
We bring women together, harnessing our resources to amplify impact.
Women’s Impact Fund is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks to apply this lens to all components of our mission.
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 $8.5+ million in grants to more than 110 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.
2024-25 Annual Report
2023-24 Annual Report
