Women in Business SPONSORSHIP & NEW FUND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
BY DANIELLE PEACE, CONTENT WRITER The JLC has created a new opportunity for raising funds while also living out our mission of uplifting and empowering women through a new partnership with women owned businesses. “When we were creating our sponsorship opportunities, I felt passionately about creating a level where the JLC would be able to partner with local women-owned businesses here in our community. Not only is it a way to raise funds to continue our important work of training and empowering women, but it also aligns with our mission of uplifting the work of women and strengthening those environments,” shared Managing Director, Ashley Rouster, on the inspiration behind this new partnership. The new “Women in Business” sponsorship gives women owned businesses in the community the opportunity to network with our membership while creating exposure for their businesses and supporting the mission of the JLC. The idea behind this new fund development strategy was inspired by our membership. Ashley stated, “I know our membership is also passionate about supporting women and female entrepreneurs, so there was another opportunity to help highlight those women and businesses in our community.” While this is new for the JLC, the success has been immediate and Ashley has seen a strong interest from women-owned businesses in the community, which is inspiring for this new partnership. “What we have found is an out-pouring of support from women in business here in our community. They not only want to gain exposure to our membership, but they are passionate about supporting the mission of the JLC. One great example of this is our Women’s Health Forum Series sponsor partnership with Colorful Cupboard Painting, a business founded and run by two female friends who employ mostly women. When presented with the Women in Business sponsorship opportunity and learning more about the JLC, they came back with ‘This is great, but we want to support further!’ That’s how they ended up becoming our sponsor for our Women’s Health Forum this fall. This shows what a great opportunity this is to also raise awareness about the JLC and get women in our community connected with one another!” Our Women in Business sponsors for the 20232024 League year include Nurture, Mona Dermatology, and CryoOH. Additionally, we have secured an Empowerment Lead Sponsor, the highest sponsorship level offered, from Renée Grace Bridal as well as a custom sponsorship package with Taylor Healey Jewelry.
“Not only is it a way to raise funds to continue our important work of training and empowering women, but it also aligns with our mission of uplifting the work of women and strengthening those environments.” - Ashley Rouster
taylor healey Family owned custom design and repair shop. A portion of all custom sales are donated to non-profit organizaitons. Learn more at taylorhealeyjewelry.com 9711 Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash, OH 45242 @taylorhealeyjewelry
Katey Baron, VP of Fund Development, shared that there are multiple sponsorship levels businesses can choose from and encourages women of the JLC to send referrals to the Donor Relations Committee if they know of a women-owned business or own one themselves. More information about the sponsorship program can be found on the JLC website at jlcincinnati.org/become-a-sponsor. Junior League of Cincinnati 11
