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Still Deciding? Here are the Three Biggest Reasons to Attend

By Aimee Greeter

Women’s Impact Fund events are a testament to the power of collective action, and attending them offers a multitude of compelling benefits. With WIF’s 20th Anniversary Launch Party just around the corner, here are three compelling reasons why you should consider attending the Thursday, September 19, 2023 event:

  1. Celebrating our Collective Impact: We are beyond proud of the work WIF has done over the last 20 years, including the $7.8M in grants we have extended to our local non-profit partners. This impact deserves celebrating!  We look forward to seeing members, guests, and sponsors unite for a common purpose, and appreciate that when people come together, they can achieve remarkable results. Celebrating the impact of such collective efforts inspires hope and motivates others to get involved.
  2. Expanding Your Network: WIF events bring together a diverse group of individuals who share a common commitment to philanthropy. Attending these events provides a valuable opportunity to connect with people from various backgrounds, professions, and walks of life. These connections can lead to new friendships, collaborations, and even career opportunities.
  3. Raising Awareness: WIF events often aim to raise awareness about critical issues. By attending and engaging in discussions, you become better informed about these issues, both internal to WIF and external to the greater community. This knowledge empowers you to become an advocate for change and inspire others to join the cause.

In summary, attending WIF events (such as the upcoming 20th Anniversary Launch Party) allows you to actively contribute to this important cause, expand your network of change-makers, and become a more informed and influential advocate for positive change. Click to register here!

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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.