in Community in the Future in Leadership Memphis
INVEST IN THE FUTURE
Dear Leadership Memphis Alumni, Friends, and Supporters,
Leadership Memphis is about connecting leaders to leaders, leaders to information, and leaders to the community. Based on what we heard from a number of our alumni, we are connecting the dots between members of our classes, our program goals, and desired program outcomes.
For the past 42 years, Leadership Memphis has focused on engaging the best leaders in the Mid-South and empowering them to move Memphis forward. There’s no doubt about it, you were part of “The Best Class Ever,” but that is because you understand that a city is only as strong as its leaders.
Leadership Memphis has three program goals: — Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion — Increase individual and collective impact — Promote civic engagement that makes a difference
Leaders cannot lead alone. We must invest in our community to create the changes we want to see. We must invest in the future by recruiting the next generation of leaders to our cause. We must invest in Leadership Memphis to continue making a difference.
Leadership Memphis has four desired program outcomes: — CIVIC UNDERSTANDING. Learning the history, critical issues, and current assets of our community and considering implications for the future. — BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. Creating opportunities to connect across a continuum of leaders, within each class and our 3,900+ alumni network. — COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP. Enhancing skills, knowledge, and personal awareness to build networks and effect positive community change. — CIVIC READINESS. Fostering individual attitudes, knowledge and behaviors that spark informed and sustained activity in the civic realm. Leadership Memphis believes that by advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, we empower leaders to address issues of racial, social, and economic justice. What people are learning through Leadership Memphis today adheres to the same vision Leadership Memphis has been working towards for more than four decades.
Year in and year out, people ask us, “What does Leadership Memphis do?” Our mission statement says, “we prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community.” Those words don’t fully encompass Leadership Memphis’ impact on our city. Simply put, Leadership Memphis inspires leaders to step up to the plate. Our alumni take Leadership Memphis’ vision and put it to work making Memphis better. Your community impact is felt through establishing business opportunities for diverse innovators, creating new events to boost nonprofit efforts, and committing resources toward helping those that need it most. Leadership Memphis impacts Memphis through our alumni – and your impact is much more than a mission statement. We spoke with our board members to ask them their thoughts about Leadership Memphis, the difference it’s made in them, and how they have used what they learned to make our community better. We believe their thoughts make a great argument for investing in Leadership Memphis and have included some of them here. Would you make a commitment this year to: Invest in Community Invest in the Future Invest in Leadership Memphis Shirley Ford (EP2019) Board Chair Leadership Memphis
Vernon Stafford, Jr. (EP2015) Vice-Chair Leadership Memphis
DESIRED OUTCOME #1 CIVIC UNDERSTANDING
DESIRED OUTCOME #2 BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
“Leadership Memphis made me aware of the need to invest time, volunteer, and commit to work outside of my work. . . It’s very easy to get caught up in your own work and Leadership Memphis lets you get a glimpse of how you can affect other people and the community.” - Marlinee Iverson (EP2017)
County Attorney, Shelby County Government
“You participate in something like Leadership Memphis because you’re committed to the city, committed to the region, and committed to fostering positive change. In the absence of Leadership Memphis, I’m not sure what other body serves that purpose.” - Dr. Albert Mosley (EP2020)
Sr. VP, Chief Mission Integration Officer Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
“Growing up here in Memphis, you think you’ve been there, done that, seen it all. There’s so much more to this city when you peel back the layers and that’s what you do in Leadership Memphis. You meet people from all walks of life within these layers. That’s appealing and that’s growth right there.” - Carol Johnson (EP2015)
President Spaces Group
“You can’t lead alone. You can never lead alone. Leaders need leaders and coming to Leadership Memphis you will partner with leaders and get to know leaders that will help you move forward. That’s our main pitch, leaders helping leaders to serve the city.” - James Kirkwood (EP2019)
Pastor, Executive Director Memphis Christian Pastor’s Network
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM 2022 Doug Baker
Tarrus Crew
Director, R&D Product Support, Orthopedics
Director of Talent Development Senior Director
Smith & Nephew
Monogram Foods
Brandee Davis
Williams Brack
Director of WIOA VP, Community Development Programs Workforce Mid-South, Inc. Manager Regions Bank
Jessica Dawn Harrison Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
School Leader (Principal) KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools
Manager, Customer & Community Engagement
Chief Officer of Spiritual Health
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Regional One Health
Agape Child & Family Services
Laura Fortenberry
Alex Hensley
Corbin Carpenter
Manager, Global Citizenship
PLLC, Owner & Managing Member
FedEx
Special Assistant of Policy/ Intergov Affairs
Carpenter Law
Davin Dejuan Clemons Deputy Administrator of the Office of Professional Standards Shelby County Division of Corrections
Arlenia Cole Media Affairs Manager City of Memphis
Keena Friday-Gilbert Director of DEI & Belonging Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee
Michael Fulton
Blake Geabhart
James Coleman
Vice President
General Counsel
Trustmark National Bank
Driven Racing Oil. LLC
Shelby County Government
Shawna Herring Cummins
Davina Holmes
Tiffany Graham
Research Hospital
Chief Administrative Officer AllWorld Project Management
April Joy Hubbard Founder - Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Coleman
Vice President, Gift Planning
Executive Director Teach for America Memphis
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Pink With A Purpose NonProfit Corp
Abbey Cowens
Richard Harris
Rob Hughes
Executive Director
Sr. Vice President, Financial
Vice President of Development
MOST - Memphis Opportunity Advisory Scholarship Trust Pinnacle Bank
Rae Isbell Account Manager - Service Trane Technologies
Prescilla Johnson
Porter-Leath
Assistant County Attorney Shelby County Government
International Paper
Lynn Page
Executive Director
VP of Program Strategy & Development
First 8 Memphis
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Nicole Thomas
Medical Practice Administrator Brad Parsons Christ Community Health CEO Services
Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis
Lillian Johnson Supervisor, Communications & Public Relations MLGW
Demar Lamont Roberts Vice President & Chief Growth Officer
Founder Nicallyss Creative Group
Shirley Thompson Executive Director One Voice Speak Foundation Inc.
Mary Wu Tullis
First Choice Sales & Marketing Group Inc.
Shareholder
Project Executive
Brett Roler
Turner
Vice President of Planning and Development
Nicole Washington
Patrick Johnston
Lisa Manning Principal
Brent Hooks
Bridgett Stiggler
Dr. Kandace Thomas
Project Manager
Authority, Director of Director, Enterprise Events Government Affairs and Business Diversity Development ALSAC St. Jude Children’s Memphis Shelby County Airport
Dana Migliaccio
Director of Talent Acquisition, Associate General Counsel, Global Cellulose Fibers Induction & Development Shelby County Schools
Daniel Henley
Solutions Architect
Brian Ingram
Kelly Henderson
Lori Evans
Kenneth Burnett
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM 2022
Cross-Cultural Leadership Consulting Group, LLC
Daphne McDonald CEO/Director of Therapy Services Speaking Life Healthcare
Baker Donelson
Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Downtown Memphis Commission Regional One Health
Ileanette Rosado-Wilson Family and Community Engagement Shelby County Schools
Blake Sims Owner
Matt Williams General Manager Moondance Grill
Michael Winter Vice President, Principal
GEICO Memphis
Fleming Architects
Brian Mellone
Ebonye Stewart
Dallas Alan Wolfe
Executive Vice President and Director for Corporate Development and Strategy
Director of Colleague Resources Lieutenant & the Chief, Public Sedgwick Information Officer
First Horizon
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
DESIRED OUTCOME #3 COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP
DESIRED OUTCOME #4 CIVIC READINESS
“It’s important for you to share your talent and you be the face of your organization in this powerful networking engine for leadership within Memphis. This is an opportunity for authentic, constructive, friendly, and sometimes challenging relationships with people in our community.” - Dr. Paul Haught (EP2020)
“Because the class is so diverse in terms of expertise and where people work and the kinds of professional expertise they have, it makes it possible for you to reach out and get anything you need.” - Kimmie McNeil Vaulx (EP1999)
Director, Corporate Communications Baptist Memorial Healthcare
“Leadership Memphis really let me realize that Memphis has a lot of good things going on. So many nonprofits, so many church activities, and so many companies that I never realized do so much for various organizations and I think it exposes you to that. [Leadership Memphis] makes you more proud of the 901, you’re a better Memphian, and it lets you know that it’s your role as a corporate citizen to be more involved in your community.” - Dan Weddle (EP2017)
President/CEO Protech Services Group Inc.
Vice President for Academics Christian Brothers University
“Leadership Memphis helped me realize how much I still don’t know about my city. . . We walk past these markers every day and rarely stop to read them. It’s that feeling of continuing to learn.” - Kandace Stewart (EP2020)
Director of Business Operations and External Affairs Memphis Grizzlies
INVEST
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
IN LEADERSHIP MEMPHIS 2021-2022
LEADERSHIP MEMPHIS EVENTS Throughout 2021-2022 - Alumni Networking Events November 5, 2021 - LM Virtual Multicultural Breakfast December 13, 2021 - Alumni Holiday Party March 11, 2022 - Leadership Awards Luncheon
Exclusive Event Invitations Recognition Opportunities
Many alumni have shared with us that they don’t give for the benefits, they give for Leadership Memphis. We are grateful for that mindset and want to continue providing value for our amazing sponsors!
**Commensurate with Sponsorship Level
Your tax-exempt sponsorship not only allows Leadership Memphis to continue developing the civic-minded leaders of tomorrow, but also includes certain donor benefits. Each donor will be acknowledged in Leadership Memphis’ newsletters, e-newsletters, website, and social media. With the ongoing pandemic, Leadership Memphis is planning as if all signature events will be virtual. Alumni sponsors/donors will receive special invitations to Leadership Memphis’ events and activities.
Step Up Leader
$2,500+
$1,000$2,499
$500$999
$250$499
Virtual Multicultural Breakfast
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Sponsorship Opportunities
LEADERSHIP MEMPHIS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Leadership Memphis’ tuition covers half our operating expenses, but the other half comes from corporate and annual sponsors. We rely on, and are incredibly grateful for, our annual sponsors that generously invest in Leadership Memphis.
Power Leader
Ambassador Connector
**Commensurate with Sponsorship Level
Innovator $100$249
WAYS TO INVEST IN LEADERSHIP MEMPHIS
GIVE TODAY Power Leader
Step Up Leader
Ambassador
Connector
Innovator
$2,500+
$1,000 - $2,499
$500 - $999
$250 - $499
$100 - $249
ONLINE at LeadershipMemphis.org/Donate
Single Gift This is a one-time gift that will be paid immediately upon entry of your credit card or direct debit.
Pledge Select “Bill Me Later” when selecting payment option and we will send you an invoice for your donation.
Recurring Gift These gifts will be scheduled based off of your recurring yearly, quarterly, or monthly preference.
Pledge can be paid by check, phone, donor advised fund, or credit card prior to June 31, 2022.
MAIL AND PHONE
Mail a Check or Money Order Leadership Memphis 240 Madison Ave. Suite 601 Memphis, TN 38103
Phone Call 901-278-0016
For other methods such as matching gifts, planned giving, or to give through your donor advised fund contact: Mario Hogue, Director of Development and Engagement mhogue@leadershipmemphis.org