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Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is a diverse group
CONNECT AND
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Founded in 2002 by 16 women leaders, WIP is dedicated to transforming the Midlands through active and collective philanthropic investment. In 15 years, Women in Philanthropy has invested over 1.5 million dollars in the community through grants to support women and children.
professional development
OPPORTUNITIES
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BENEFITS WIP offers its investors many ways to get involved with United Way’s work in the community, to make a difference in people's lives, and to become leaders in the Midlands.
uplifting volunteer
ACTIVITIES
of united women creating positive, measurable, long-term change in the lives of women and their families through leadership, networking, philanthropy and volunteering. WIP promotes the idea that every woman can and must be a philanthropist if the challenges facing women and families are going to be addressed in the Midlands.
STRENGTHEN YOUR COMMUNITY
SIGNATURE SPONSORS
Investors enjoy many unique opportunities throughout the year including: • volunteer projects • networking • professional development opportunities • exclusive invitations to our signature event, Power of the Purse, and other special events like our Leadership Breakfast and Fall for WIP. WIP programs give investors the opportunity to meet other like-minded civic and business leaders and become acquainted with Columbia's prominent philanthropists.
JOIN Name Home Address City, State, Zip Date of Birth Cell Phone
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This year’s investment amount: q $500 (minimum contribution) q $1,000 (recommended giving level) q Other
Method of contribution: q I have already pledged or will pledge through my company’s workplace campaign. q Gift enclosed (Make check payable to Women in Philanthropy.)
q Please bill me beginning on this date ____________ m Annually m Semi-Annually m Quarterly q Credit Card (billing address required above)
MEMBERSHIP Membership is available to community-oriented women and men who give $500 or more to United Way of the Midlands. We hope you will join us in purposeful giving and enjoy networking opportunities with other proactive female leaders. Together we can make a positive and lasting impact in our community.
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We are all strong women
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great deal to help each other
You may choose a one-time or recurring credit/debit card contribution. Minimum $25 contribution per transaction. Beginning on this date ____________
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q I would like to receive information about leadership opportunities with WIP or United Way. QUESTIONS? Email WIP@uway.org Return to: 1818 Blanding Street Columbia, SC 29201 Attn: WIP
FOUNDING MEMBERS Women in Philanthropy could not be what it is
today without the past and current community champions creating positive change in the lives of women and children in the Midlands. The following is a list of the 16 prominent women who founded WIP in 2002: Lynette Allston Cynthia Bennett Charlotte Berry Sharon Bryant Emily Clay Rita Bragg Caughman Toni Elkins Harriott Faucette
Mary Maxie Haltiwanger Margie Heggie Ann Henry Joyce Martin Hill Patty Cooper Russell Louise Slater Martha Scott Smith Inez Tenenbaum
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Women in Philanthropy is an affinity group of
United Way of the Midlands and is governed by a group of community volunteers. WIP’s Executive Committee, led by Executive Officers, consists of six subcommittees: Communications, Community Engagement, Conference, Events, Grants and Membership To learn more about who currently serves on WIP’s Executive Committee, visit womeninphilanthropy.com. @WIPMidlands WomenInPhilanthropy 1818 Blanding Street Columbia, SC 29201 803.733.5400 WIP@uway.org WomenInPhilanthropy.com