New Members

Kimberly (Kim) Cobb
Irene King

Member Referrals

Florence Kim
Courtney Schaub

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$5 Evening Parking Uptown at Hearst Tower!
Women's Impact Fund has parking vouchers available for parking after 5pm at the Hearst Tower any night of the week. Interested? Send a check to our office (220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202, Attention: Debra Wideman), payable to Women's Impact Fund, for the number of vouchers you want. We'll get them to you right away!

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Farewell, Susan!

Susan Ehrman has seen the Women's Impact Fund change a good bit since she became its first Program Director in July 2009. But her first impression of the organization remains unchanged, and crystal clear. "I was immediately impressed by the commitment of members to the mission of the organization. I was amazed at what WIF volunteers were accomplishing - and I still am!" READ MORE...

WIF to Host National Leadership Forum!

We are thrilled to announce that Women's Impact Fund has been selected to host the Fall 2015 National Leadership Forum for the Women's Collective Giving Grantmakers Network (WCGN).

The mission of WCGN is to support the creation, expansion, and development of the women's collective grantmaking movement. Past conferences have been held in San Diego, Austin and St. Louis.

Dianne Bailey and Sonja Nichols (past WIF Board Chairs) will co-chair this conference which takes place every 18 months and brings together current and emerging leaders representing dozens of women's collective grantmaking organizations across the U.S. Merrill Lynch is lead sponsor. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to participate!

Women of Vision Revisited

On July 9, a capacity crowd of more than 40 attendees enjoyed docent-led tours of the Women of Vision photography exhibit at the Mint Museum Uptown. Many new members, guests and a handful of daughters came out for WIF's return visit to this powerful exhibit.

Following the tour, attendees learned about the critical issue of human trafficking from an expert panel, including Antonia "Neet" Childs, Founder and Executive Director, Neet's Sweets, Inc.; Brian Gunter, Co-Founder, Neet's Sweets, Inc.; Taleayah Johnson, Member, Junior League of North Carolina State Public Affairs Committee; and Erin Snyder, Board Member, Lily Pad Haven, Inc. READ MORE...