Women in Philanthropy begin new year

Women in Philanthropy, the Giving Circle Fund of Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, kicked off a new year at its advisory board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10. This year’s new board members include Stephanie Isgett, Miko Pickett, and Kaley Elmore.

Board members are selected by their expertise and commitment to the communities served by Eastern Carolina Community Foundation and Women in Philanthropy: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg counties.

“The WIP board focused on expanding membership into all the counties served by Women in Philanthropy in 2022 and will continue this

President - Tiffany Straus

Immediate Past President - Elizabeth Kahn

Vice President - Carrington Wingard

Secretary - Kaley Elmore

Committee Chairs:

Nonprofit - Ashley Bratton

Membership - Lauren Vause

Communications - Kitty Finklea

Grants- Lisa King

Events- Stephanie Isgett

Hospitality- Margaret Morgan

At large members: Diana Murphy Eaddy Miko Pickett

Mindy Steinkruger goal for 2023,” said WIP President Tiffany Straus.

“We had a record number of 126 women join last year and were able to award $62,000 in grants to 15 area nonprofit organizations. We will also be focusing on meaningful member engagement for those who would like to be