Mission: Women United in Philanthropy maximizes women’s leadership in philanthropy by engaging and educating its membership, increasing charitable contributions, and strengthening our community through the impact of collective giving to support human services. We are committed to:

• 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,
• and stimulating increased philanthropic giving for human services in our community.

All participants must be women who are at least registered as General Members. However, there are additional membership options available, so click here to view our membership page. We also welcome members to join one of our Committees. Click here to download our Committee Interest form.

Women United in Philanthropy was established by community women in partnership with the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area. 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.

Giving to Women United in Philanthropy does not represent giving to the United Way. The United Way provides information and expertise about local needs and programs to Women United in Philanthropy, but does not determine how Women United in Philanthropy funds are spent. Only Donor Members can vote on its funding decisions.

Women United in Philanthropy Donor Gifts will establish and encourage the growth of the Women United in Philanthropy Collective Fund, which supports human service needs in our community. Donor Members will research options on proposed uses of the Fund and will determine, by voting, allocation of the Fund.

No. Women United in Philanthropy gifts must go to the Women United in Philanthropy Collective Fund. Donor Members will research options on proposed uses of the Fund and will determine, by voting, allocation of the Fund.

Women United in Philanthropy benefits its General and Donor Members as it benefits the community. Participants have the opportunity to:

• 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,
• and be a force for change through sound giving.