• providing informative events that build relationships among women who are united in their commitment to enhance the community

• creating and cultivating an inclusive membership of women through formal gatherings and smaller events

• establishing a Collective Fund through Donor memberships, to support a community project chosen by an educational and voting process

• stimulating increased philanthropic giving for human services in our community

2. How may I participate in Women United in Philanthropy?

Membership:
All participants must be women who are General Members. Additional opportunities are explained below. If you are interested in becoming a memeber, please complete the 2007 Membership Form.

• General Member: all Members of Women United in Philanthropy commit to a General Membership fee of $75 per year, which covers the cost of planning and providing several educational, social events. The General Membership fee of $75 covers program costs only and is not tax-deductible. Membership is valid through December 31, 2007. Members are encouraged to bring guests to Women United in Philanthropy events. Receiving your membership fee as soon as possible, to assist in offsetting expenses, would be appreciated.

• Donor Member: a Donor Member also makes a tax-deductible gift of $500 or more in addition to her General Membership fee of $75, for a total of $575. Donor Memberships comprise the Collective Fund and Donor Members will vote on the use and allocation of this Fund. Donor Member gifts are due by April 1, 2007.

• Other giving levels are welcome and provide needed support for the Women United in Philanthropy Collective Fund.

Committees:
If you are interested in joining a committee, please complete the 2007 Committee Interest Form.

• Events Committee: this committee plans and implements a series of educational, social events for General and Donor Members and will encourage the growth of the Membership.

• Membership Committee: this committee records current membership, thanks new members, plans membership drive at the end of each year, and creates the newsletter twice per year.

• Grant Committee: this committee researches community needs and funding opportunities for the Women United in Philanthropy Collective Fund, and will present its findings to Donor Members, who will vote on the use of the Fund.

3. How does Women United in Philanthropy partner with the United Way- Thomas Jefferson Area?

Women United in Philanthropy was established by community women in partnership with the United Way. The United Way provides support services such as staffing, mailing, computer, telephone, and accounting for Women United in Philanthropy, but receives no contributions from Women United in Philanthropy

• get to know women from many walks of life who care about the community

• learn about the community (needs, organizations, programs, people) and how to give wisely

• tailor their involvement to fit personal circumstances and priorities

• be a force for change through sound giving.