New Members

Susie Adams
Krista Bowen
Claire Magee

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Member Referrals

Dianne Bailey
Jill Dinwiddie
Pearl Houck

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Fundraising Fundamentals

WIF members, you're invited to a special member education event focused on nonprofit finance and fundraising. Whether you're on a nonprofit board or just want to know more about WIF, this session is for you as our Women's Impact Fund will be the case study.

Deborah Proffitt and Karen Keatley from the Finance Committee and Chris McLeod and Veronica Kenny-Macpherson of the Development Committee will present and answer your questions.

The session will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 4, at Wing Haven Gardens, 248 Ridgewood Avenue. Wine and appetizers will be served. Cost is $10 per person; reservations required. Deadline is January 29. Register HERE

Getting to Know Karen Keatley
by Kim Cobb

Karen Keatley, Incoming Finance Chair of WIF, describes herself as a

rational, rather than blind, optimist and offers this favorite quote from POW Admiral James Stockdale: "Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties, and at the same time, confront the most brutal facts of your current realities, whatever they might be." Plainspoken and positive, Karen has a strong belief in peoples' abilities to solve problems and overcome challenges, which informs her work with her financial advisory clients.

Her career began more than 20 years ago in the Economic Research Department at CSX Transportation. Later completing her MBA at Duke University, she joined Prudential Insurance Company and helped manage a multi-billion dollar portfolio of fixed-income and private equity investments.

Karen stepped off the professional track in 1995 to raise her two young children after moving to Charlotte with husband Randy. Unable to sit idle, she volunteered regularly at school, which included serving as prop master for school plays - her finest creations in this regard being a huge eyeball and rotten tooth. Seven years later, Karen decided to return to work citing many factors, including a humorous exchange with her then 5-year-old. After protesting the need for kindergarten, her daughter asked, "Why can't I just go to the gym everyday like you do, mommy?"

It was time, she thought.

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Nominating Survey Reminder:

The Nominating Committee is seeking your input as we develop a slate for leadership roles in our organization for the coming year. Your suggestions will also help us identify a pipeline of leaders to serve in the future. Please take a few moments to recommend a member of WIF for a leadership position, or raise your own hand to volunteer for a role on our board or serve as a member of next year's Nominating Committee.

Take the survey HERE

WIF Member News

A New Arrival: Member Emily Reynolds has a new daughter. Adaline Cordelia Reynolds made her debut January 6 at 10:59 pm, weighing in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Emily says she's just perfect!

WIF members, we want to hear from you! This new feature - WIF Member News - depends totally on you! Please send us news of a new job, new volunteer leadership role, a new addition to your family, a big move or anything else you'd like to share with your family of WIF friends. Email: communications@womensimpactfund.org

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Fundraising Fundamentals Program
Thursday, February 4, 2016
6 - 8 pm
Wing Haven Gardens
Willow Oak Room
Cost: $10
Wine & Appetizers will be served
Space is limited - Register Now

Wine & Wisdom
Monday, February 22, 2016
Queen City Culture:
Fresh Perspectives on the Art of Leadership

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For more information on upcoming WIF events,

click HERE