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National Women’s Leadership Council

PJ Mitchell It is an honor for me to be the new Chair of the National Women’s Leadership Council (NWLC), a group of dynamic business and community leaders who are committed to igniting the power of women to advance the common good.

My term officially began at National Women’s Leadership Summit held in Miami the first week of March, and I cannot think of a better way to kick things off! There were 200 WLC volunteers and staff in attendance. The energy, excitement, hard work and creative minds present at the Summit were an inspiration to all that attended. I believe that many wonderful successes will come from it.

 Being at the Summit reminded me of why we as Women’s Leadership Councils have been so successful. When women connect around an idea to improve lives, anything is possible. One way we demonstrate this is through our financial commitment. Together, Women’s Leadership Councils raise more that $105 million to advance the common good. We know that when we leverage this financial power with the strength of our leadership and our advocacy anything is possible.

At the 2009 Women’s Leadership Summit, the NWLC announced its commitment to help pass the Calling for 2-1-1 Act this year. You can help by contacting your legislators and asking them for their support today! Click here for more information.

We continue to grow across the nation as more than 125 communities across the country have Women’s Leadership Councils, each reflecting the uniqueness of the local community, of the local United Way and of the local membership. With more than 40,000 members nationwide, we are a powerful voice of women in philanthropy, and a powerful voice to advocate for a better life for all.

If your community does not yet have a Women’s Leadership Council, please contact me or any of the National Council members and we will be happy to help you start a WLC in your community.

I challenge each of you to keep the spirit of the women’s leadership councils alive as we advance the common good, and make a difference in the lives of so many.

Best regards,

Kye
Kye Fox
Chair, United Way of America Women’s Leadership Council

Getting Involved

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GIVE

There are many ways to make a difference in the community.  Women’s Leadership Councils recognize that there is considerable power to make change and improve lives in making a personal financial commitment.  That is why we have set an aggressive goal of raising $100 million nationally by the end of 2008.  We know that investing our dollars is a core element of the equation to make successful communities a reality. We give and ask that you do, too!

 

ADVOCATE

Members of Women’s Leadership Councils know that advocating takes several forms.  From  learning what is  really happening in the community and discussing those problems and United Way solutions at a neighborhood party, to giving formal speeches at large events, to meeting with Members of Congress, our collective voice is another key element to advance the common good.  Raising awareness of a problem helps to engage the entire community in the solution.

One way that Women’s Leadership Councils advocated for the common good was to travel to Washington, DC.  On February 28, 2008 over 120 Women’s Leadership Council volunteers and staff held over NINETY meetings with their member of Congress.  By being there together, we made amazing impact.  Watch Maria Blet’s video to have an idea of the day’s excitement . . .

VOLUNTEER
Leadership is core to the success of Women’s Leadership Council.  Creating long-lasting change in the areas of education, financial stability and health will require focused, boundless, tireless leadership.  Many people think of the word volunteering as limited to painting a fence or something similar.  Women’s Leadership Council members recognize that while these activities are critical – volunteering is also serving on nonprofit boards, providing guidance on strategic plans, mentoring, finding ways to provide leadership to your community in partnership with your United Way.  Women’s Leadership Council members volunteer.  Women’s Leadership Council members lead.

The NWLC Lives United!

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Juana Slade, Vice Chair of the National Women's Leadership Council, Lives United!

 

"I believe I have a moral and ethical obligation to leave "this place" better than I found it. So whether its my time, talent, or treasure, I look for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others; that's how I LIVE UNITED!"

Juana Slade, Anderson County, SC