Women's Leadership Council.

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.