Volunteer Opportunities:

Born Learning Facilitator

Facilitators are needed to present Lunch and Learn training sessions at companies and organizations to educate the public about the importance of early learning (all volunteers will be trained on how to be a facilitator before doing speaking engagements). To volunteer or for more information, contact Joanna Edgell at 390-4006 or joannae@uwnefl.org.

It is our pleasure to invite you to be a member of United Way of Northeast Florida's WILL - Women in Local Leadership. Women in Local Leadership was founded by a group of corporate, civic and community leaders who are working together to improve the quality of life for families and children in the northeast Florida region, through leadership, philanthropy and advocacy. WILL expands women's ability to be a strong voice and achieve results in the non-profit arena by maximizing the number of women pooling their time, talent and financial resources toward specific goals. Working together, women can shine light on critical social service issues and bring to the forefront the positive impact that women can have on a community. Women in Local Leadership recognizes and applauds the talents of women. They embody the delicate balance of strength and compassion, fight for their beliefs and are strong collaborators who know how to get things done. In order to join Women in Local Leadership (WILL) women are asked to pledge a leadership gift to United Way.

During the year, Women in Local Leadership plans several activities that offer women a variety of ways to make a difference. There are opportunities to meet other women leaders, learn about the community's needs and to make an impact through a variety of community service projects relating to early childhood development and Success by Six initiatives. Women in Local Leadership was modeled after a number of successful women's initiatives in United Way's in other major cities across the nation.

UNITED WAY STATISTICS

Women represent 52% of donors to United Way
25 WILL members volunteer on the local Resource Management Team
8 WILL members serve on United Way of Northeast Florida's Board of Directors

HOW CAN I JOIN WILL?

Women who contribute at the leadership level are invited to become members of WILL. For more information or to join, call Kit Thomas at 390-3253 or e-mail kitt@uwnefl.org

MISSION:

To recognize philanthropy and community involvement among women who are involved in United Way of Northeast Florida.

OUR GOALS:

To increase membership
To pass on the legacy of giving
To lead the way and be a catalyst for change in Northeast Florida
To involve our community's women by recognizing them as leaders...
- - In the workplace
- - With philanthropic legacies
- - As business owners
- - With influence

BENEFITS:

FOR WOMEN:

Recognize and highlight the key role that women play in enhancing the quality of life in Northeast Florida
Forming new partnerships with other women leaders while working together

FOR UNITED WAY:

Brings increased participation from women in terms of giving and volunteering in key leadership positions throughout the community

FOR THE COMMUNITY:

Raises awareness of the resources that women offer in strengthening our community's human infrastructure.

WILL celebrates the power of women to bring about positive change in our community through philanthropy and service.

To find out more about WILL contact Kit Thomas, Vice President of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, at 904-390-3253 or kitt@uwnefl.org