The Women's Leadership Council encourages, educates and energizes women in the ways of philanthropy to make a difference in our community.

Nearly 1,000 WLC members contributed $1.3 million to benefit United Way's work in the areas of education, income and health in 2007-08. Nearly 60 percent of North Texas residents who benefit from United Way programs are female: mothers, daughters, and grandmothers.

Objectives

• Engage, encourage and recognize women who make Leadership gifts* to United Way.

• Educate Women's Leadership Council members about the impact of their contributions on pressing health and human service issues, particularly those affecting women, children and families.

• Position women as philanthropic leaders in our community.

*Gifts of $1,000 or more annually.

Member Opportunities

• Opportunities to network with like-minded women, in diverse industries, who are business and civic leaders.

• Invitations to WLC special events: 2007 events included a private fashion show, arts events, and volunteer activities.

• Specialized communications about United Way issues, events and volunteer opportunities.

Recent WLC Events

Fall Into Fashion
Sponsored by Accenture
Hosted by Nordstrom Galleria

Stories for the Season
Sponsored by Accenture
Hosted by The Women's Museum

2008-09 Events

• Thursday, August 21: "Fall into Fashion" at Nordstrom Galleria Dallas. Sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP.
• Sunday, June 21: National Day of Action Volunteer Event
• Fall: "Feast of Sharing" volunteer opportunity
• Winter: Leadership Society happy hour

More Information

For more information about the Women's Leadership Council, contact Stacey Williams at 214.978.0073 or wlc@unitedwaydallas.org.