The Women's Leadership Council Fund
WLC Fund recognizes that philanthropic women are influencers, powerhouses, and at the core of smart community change. As such, the WLC Fund offers women an opportunity to positively impact the Central Texas community through thoughtful, directed, and collaborative giving.
Here's how it works:
- Betty gives $100 here (give below).
- Betty reviews applications for funding with other fund donors.
- Betty makes recommendations for funding to the WLC Executive Committee.
- WLC Executive Committee votes on the program or project to fund advised by fund donors.
- Funds are distributed to winning program or project.
- Betty volunteers with the funded program or project.
- Betty receives an impact report of what the WLC Fund funding accomplished.
- Betty gives again!
The WLC Executive Committee and UWCA leadership hope that this opportunity will allow women, all over Central Texas, to see the collective power of many through thoughtful philanthropy and community collaboration. We hope that you'll become a WLC Fund donor today.
Use the google checkout icon below to make a donation to the WLC Fund:
Women's Leadership Council Member Profile:
Micah Semmelmann
How did you find out about WLC?
Jennifer Foster brought me with her to show me the impact and ties that this great group of women had on the community. I was hooked almost instantly.
Why did you join WLC?
I was mentored and encouraged to create a network of diverse women with ties to the community in which I live. The WLC presented a great opportunity to engage with the community and create a strong network of women that had a heart for service focusing on one of my passions- children.
What was your favorite WLC event?
The presentation in which the ladies of the WLC from Iowa came and gave an in-depth outline of their SB6 program. The research was so compelling I decided to join the WLC that day and began my journey to give back and learn amazing lessons in the process.
What impact do you hope to make on the Austin community?
I hope to make a positive impact that helps change the lives of children for the better that is sustainable and repeatable for those engaged.
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WLC Fund Founders
WLC Fund Founders are those women that give to the WLC Fund during the inaugural year of the WLC Fund. To recognize their leadership, WLC Fund Founders will receive:
- Special recognition on all WLC Fund materials for the life of the WLC Fund program.
- Recognition on WLC website
- Recognition on WLC Fund event materials
- Opportunity to serve on WLC Executive Committee in 2012
Make your founding gift to the
WLC Fund today!
WLC Fund Calendar of Events:
- October 2011 - WLC Fund Luncheon and Team Review of Funding Proposals
- November 2011 - WLC Fund Proposal Winner Announced
- March 2012 - WLC Fund Volunteer Project
How far do WLC dollars go?
Just a $23 per week* contribution will improve your community:
- 368 reading books for vulnerable children who attend Play and Learn groups hosted by United Way Success By 6
- 120 weeks of parenting classes and group support that improve family relationships
- 460 caregivers trained in positive guidance for troubled children in workshops hosted by United Way Success By 6
- 143 days of a safe, positive after-school or summer day camp program for a child
* Approximate weekly contribution is based on WLC qualifying membership gift of $1200/year.
Click here to become a Women's Leadership Council member.
Letter from Peg...
Dear current and prospective WLC members,
The Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) has provided me the opportunity to give back to our community by helping improve the well-being of our most vulnerable children. Being a grandmother of 5 wonderful girls under the age of 6, I can appreciate how important the early years are in establishing a lasting foundation for learning.
The WLC PAVE (Providing A Value-add to Early education) -the-Way initiative provides an opportunity to have an impact through volunteer activities, advocacy and your dollars. It offers many opportunities to give back, depending on your particular interests, talents and time.
I hope that you will consider joining WLC and help make a difference to our children in Central Texas.
- Peg Hart, 2010 chair, Women's Leadership Council.
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