Member Spotlight: Mary Behler By Kate Jostworth Mary shares what she’s most looking forward to in our 20th anniversary year. Can you provide a brief background on yourself for those who do not know you? Hi! I’m Mary Behler. I moved back to North Carolina two and a half years ago and am SO glad …
Stories of Impact: Community Impact Committee By Karen Barton One of the most important parts of WIF is our relationship with our nonprofit partners (NPPs). This effort is spearheaded by the Community Impact Committee (CIC), which works diligently with NPPs in their active grant years to be the voice of the NPP within WIF. This …
Member Spotlight: Joelle Dugue By Kate Jostworth Joelle Dugue shares advice on making the most out of WIF by knowing your WHY and what makes WIF special to her. Can you provide a brief background on yourself for those who do not know you? I am Joelle Dugue from Brooklyn, NYC. I am a first-generation Haitian …
Stories of Impact: Planned Parenthood By Marcie Shealy Women, men, and young people rely on Planned Parenthood for accessible, affordable quality healthcare, accurate information, and comprehensive health education in a setting that preserves and protects the individual’s right to privacy. The goal is to ensure informed decision-making. Our shared belief is that everyone who walks …
What A Year! See What the 20th Anniversary Held for WIF! By Fielding Williams In the 2023-2024 program year, Women’s Impact Fund celebrated our 20th Anniversary and surpassed $8 million in total grants given to local nonprofits. To honor this milestone, we held special events, made a one-time grant from our operating reserve, and launched the …
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My Summer Reflections: Leaving Completely Moved By Chelsea Gaesser Stepping into the city of Charlotte for the first time was a scary experience for a rural Kentucky girl. My first day of the Women’s Impact Fund internship was filled with smiles and explanations from the illustrious Fielding Williams. I met Patricia Massey-Hoke a few moments …
Announcing Our Inaugural Spark Award Recipients! By Patricia Massey Hoke and Liana Humphrey Women’s Impact Fund is excited to announce our inaugural Spark Awards for rest and renewal for local women social change leaders. These awards were approved by a unanimous vote of our membership earlier this month. The awards place Women’s Impact Fund at …
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Getting to know The Plus Collective, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ Collective Giving Org By: Haley Arellano Started in 2003, then known as the Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund, The Plus Collective set out to support the Charlotte community’s LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations. We had the chance to speak with Louis Kemp, the incoming Chair for the organization, to …
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Better Profile = Better WIF Experience! By Chelsea Gaesser WIF needs your input! Would you take 3 minutes to sign into your profile on our website to update your skills and interests? We want to connect members with similar interests, assist committees needing area experts, and collaborate with our nonprofits searching for new board members. …
Stories of Impact: The Bulb By Karen Barton The Bulb is thrilled to have started a new market in East Charlotte at ourBRIDGE for KIDS, in partnership with United Neighborhoods. At their first market, they welcomed over 60 households representing over a dozen nationalities and languages. They have seen consistent growth in the weeks since …
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