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Past Events

February 2008

Jon Nafziger, Eric Johnson, Suzanne Morse, and
Robert Pianta

Ready for School and Ready for Life: Our Community's Future Depends on it!


Susan Donovan

November 13, 2007

Susan Donovan
Director, International Rescue Committee

Recipient of our 2007 human Services Grant, discussed how they were putting their grant money to use to benefit refugee his school students in the area


Andrea Pactor

May 14, 2007

Andrea Pactor
Program Manager, Center on Philanthropy Indiana University
Presented:

"Connectivity, Community and Continuity"

Ms. Pactor gave an inspiring talk on women's philanthropy and the naure of giving circles.


Cathy Train

February 26, 2007

Cathy Train
President, United Way-TJA
&
Kathy Ralston
Director, Albemarle County DSS
Presented:
"A Window Into Poverty: Understanding the Needs of Local Families"

Ms. Train and Ms. Ralston gave an eye-opening talk illustrating the challenges faced by local families living in poverty.


Judy Smith

October 30, 2006

Judy Smith

A representative for 2006 Women United grant recipient, Jefferson Area CHIP, spoke on the impact of Women United's support and the current challenges for low income children in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area.


Sylvia Matthews

September 28, 2006

A Reception with
Sylvia Matthews
President, Global Development Program
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Ms. Matthews was the featured speaker at the Miller Center Forum. In addition to her Miller Center presentation, she graciously participated in the post-presentation reception in her honor. At the reception, offered only to the membership of WUP, Ms. Matthews informally addressed the importance of women's involvement in philanthropy.

Later that evening, Donor Members also enjoyed dinner and conversation with Ms. Matthews at the Boar's Head Inn.


Ellen Remmer

May 2, 2006

Ellen Remmer
Vice President
The Philanthropic Initiative, Boston

Nationally known consultant and author
on the topics of strategic giving and
women as donors. Ms. Remmer
discussed how women can become
highly effective donors.


Olivia Mellan

November 15, 2005

Olivia Mellan
“Women and the Psychology of Money”

Since 1982, Olivia Mellan has been a bestselling author, journalist, psychotherapist and speaker in the arenas of money psychology, business consulting, and money conflict resolution. She has provided in-depth exploration of the hidden meanings of money and individual types of money management.


Steven L. Nock

August 30, 2005

Steven L. Nock
Professor of Sociology
University of Virginia,
College of Arts and Science

Professor Nock presented a sampling of the "United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area Community Profile," a look at trends influencing the well-being of our community.

Click here to read a Daily Progress news article following this Women United in Philanthropy event.

Laura Nash, Ph.D.
April 28, 2005

 Laura Nash, Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer on the faculty of
Harvard Business School and co-author of
Just Enough: Tools for Creating Success
in Your Work and Life

Ms. Nash shared her research about striving for balance in all areas of our lives, including happiness, achievement, significance and legacy.

Click here to read a Daily Progress news article following this Women United in Philanthropy event.



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