Funding for the Bechtler became available after Charlotte Children's Choir declined its 2014 grant due to unforeseen staffing changes. Its board decided the small organization could not undertake a new program at this time and instead will focus on its core mission.  

As announced in our last issue of sWIFt, Susan Ehrman, our Women's Impact Fund Program Director of five years, has decided to move to Portland, Oregon. While we are excited for her, we are also sad to lose her in-depth knowledge of our organization and her passion for the work we do.

It also means we need to find a new Program Director! This link will take you to the job description for the position, which also includes information on how to apply. Please share this with those you know who might have an interest in the updated role. Our new Program Director will work with us on the priorities you, as members, helped us set during our strategic planning process last year. Resumes are being accepted through July 25th.

Finally, please note that Susan's last day will be Tuesday, July 29. Debra Wideman, our program assistant, will continue with us. Thank you, Debra, for your ongoing support. 

A second opportunity to tour the exhibit with Women's Impact Fund Event includes a docent-led tour and panel discussion on human trafficking. 

Your annual membership contribution is due by December 31st. Do it the easy way: start monthly payments of $200 in July by completing our automatic draft form, and you will be all set!

Converting to the monthly payment plan provides regular cash flow for Women's Impact Fund and gives us certainty regarding the size of our grant pool for the coming year.

On the form, you will see the opportunity to include an additional amount to support our operations and programs. We encourage you to consider $20 (or more!).

In order to participate, we need to receive your  completed form by July 15th. Save the form to your computer, fill it out, and send to Debra.

Questions? Contact Debra at  dwideman@womensimpactfund.org.

A big welcome to the 80 women who have joined Women's Impact Fund in the last year, and a big thank you to our Membership Committee and to each of you who helped to recruit these new members. We are thrilled to have you!