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Engaging in Charlotte’s Black History Month Activities

Education & Events, WIF News /

Engaging in Charlotte’s Black History Month Activities By Virginia Reid Need some suggestions to help immerse yourself in Black History Month celebrations and contribute to fostering a more inclusive community? Visit Local Museums and Exhibits Attend Virtual or Local Events Support Black-Owned Businesses Volunteer for Community Initiatives Read and Share Black Literature  Educate Yourself and […]

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Stories of Impact: ArtPop Street Gallery

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Stories of Impact: ArtPop Street Gallery By Giggi Egge On December 7, 2023, ArtPop Street Gallery held its Cities Program Reveal event at Le Méridien uptown. Click here to see one of our WIF at Large Directors, April Whitlock, introducing the artists. This event inaugurated the Charlotte Region Cities Program Class of 2024, which includes nineteen adults and one

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Empowering Positive Change: The King Center and Nonviolence 365

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Empowering Positive Change: The King Center and Nonviolence 365 By Leslie Cramer In 1968, Mrs. Coretta Scott King founded The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, a living memorial dedicated to preserving and advancing Dr. King’s legacy. For over 50 years, the center has served as a global destination, resource hub, and

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Stories of Impact: Visual Arts and Performance Center

Grants & Philanthropy, Stories of Impact /

Stories of Impact: Visual Arts and Performance Center Provided by VAPA and edited by Lindsay VanGorden At VAPA, our unwavering commitment to our mission statement, “To cultivate accessible exhibition and creative workspaces to inspire and nurture the relationship between artists and the community,” drives every facet of our organization. We take immense pride in fostering

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Grants Update for November 2023 Newsletter

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Grants Update for November 2023 Newsletter By Lily Iatridis The grant application submission window closed on October 20, with 171 applications received. Thirty-four applicants were for Arts & Culture, 48 for Education, 11 for Environment, 26 for Health, and 52 for Human Services. After the October 20 deadline, Grants Committee co-chairs Claire Magee Ferguson and

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Crowd Your Table for More Impactful (and Fun!) Philanthropy – Notes from Philanos PowerUp! Baltimore

Education & Events, Grants & Philanthropy, Members, WIF News /

Crowd Your Table for More Impactful (and Fun!) Philanthropy – Notes from Philanos PowerUp! Baltimore By Michelle Cottrell, Membership Chair (originally appeared on LinkedIn) Last weekend, I joined 300+ leaders in the #collectivegiving movement in Baltimore for a fantastic gathering put on by Philanos. My theme song for the weekend – The Highwomen‘s Crowded Table. The Highwomen

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Janet LaBar

Executive Director​
jlabar@womensimpactfund.org

With more than 25 years of experience, Janet has a proven track record of leading organizations and teams in developing strategies that foster thriving communities. Her career is dedicated to the well-being of the places she serves, and the people and businesses within them, positioning her as a trusted sounding board, critical thinker, and purposeful protagonist across corporate, government, education, entrepreneurial, and civic spheres.
Janet joined Women’s Impact Fund in June 2025 to guide one of Charlotte’s most respected, women-led philanthropic organizations into its next phase of growth and impact. In partnership with the Women’s Impact Fund team, Board, Advisors, members, volunteers, and key community partners, she will continue strengthening communities by maximizing women’s leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education, and engagement.
Inspired by her family, teams who dare greatly, and people and communities striving to be their best selves, Janet’s impactful career includes leadership roles as President and CEO of Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, President and CEO of Greater Portland Inc, and Chief Performance Officer of Greater Phoenix Economic Council. As a first-generation Filipino American, her lived experience deeply informs her professional drive to create equitable economic growth and opportunity in the metro areas she’s served.
She holds a BA in Communication Arts from the University of West Florida and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Janet and her husband James are proud parents to an older daughter, and a daughter and son who are twins.