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Women's Impact Fund is a collective giving organization of 500+ women leaders based in Charlotte, NC.

06/12/2026

The gavel passes as we thank our 2024–2026 Board Chair, Katie Susong, and welcome our 2026–2028 Board Chair, Angela Scholl! 👩‍⚖️

Both Katie and Angela have been dedicated leaders and champions of Women’s Impact Fund for more than a decade, helping shape our organization and strengthen our impact throughout the Charlotte community.

A member since 2014, Katie has served WIF in numerous leadership roles, including Finance Chair, Governance Committee member, and most recently Board Chair. Her thoughtful, hands-on leadership has helped guide WIF through a period of significant growth and evolution.

A member since 2016, Angela has served on the Board of Directors, chaired the Community Impact Committee, Grants Committee member, and contributed to several important initiatives across the organization. As we begin implementation of our new three-year strategic plan, we are excited for the vision and leadership she brings to the role of Board Chair.

Katie and Angela exemplify the spirit of Women’s Impact Fund through their service, commitment, and dedication to our mission. Please join us in thanking Katie and congratulating Angela!

06/10/2026

Happy 20th Anniversary to our friends at New Generation of African American Philanthropists! If you're not familiar with their work, check out their social media channels to get involved with their 20th Anniversary events, including The Cookout, Platinum Edition on June 27.

Want to learn even more about NGAAP and the work they're doing? Visit our blog to read the interview we did with Valaida Fullwood last fall as part of our Social Hour for Social Issues educational event: https://womensimpactfund.org/the-soul-of-philanthropy-a-conversation-with-valaida-fullwood/

06/08/2026

Next up in our 2025-2026 Nonprofit Partner series, we're highlighting our Education Impact Grant recipient, Right Moves for Youth.

RMFY’s mission is to help students in grades 6-12 make the most of their education, connections, and opportunities to set themselves up for future success. Their Small Group Mentoring program provides weekly, in-school, and virtual group mentoring services modeled after adolescent group counseling and focuses on the following pillars: education; social-emotional well-being; college and career readiness; and civic duty and personal leadership.

Using PowerSchool data from CMS, RMFY measures traditional educational outcomes such as school attendance, graduation/promotion, and suspension rates. They also measure social-emotional skills using a statistically-validated SEL screening tool. RMFY’s doctoral-level evaluation manager leads evaluation efforts and helps ensure impact and program fidelity. Evaluation informs RMFY leadership and staff of the program's success and identifies areas where we need to improve to meet the needs of students.

Right Moves For Youth currently serves 21 schools with additional schools on their wait list. The WIF Impact Grant will be able to support an entire school’s program for 1 school year, which is approximately 75 students receiving support services!

To learn more about Right Moves for Youth -- and get involved -- you can visit their website: https://www.rightmovesforyouth.org/

06/05/2026

A HUGE thank you to our incredible 2025–2026 committee members! 💙 We truly couldn’t do all that we do without your time, talent, and dedication.

Wishing you a fantastic summer and hope to see you next year for more incredible collective giving work! Remember: The future of philanthropy is FEMALE!

06/03/2026

As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re reflecting on the importance of philanthropy that uplifts and includes all members of our community. At Women’s Impact Fund, we believe supporting marginalized communities—including the LGBTQ+ community—is essential to building a more equitable, connected, and thriving Charlotte for everyone.

We recently refreshed one of our blog posts from 2023 exploring the history, advocacy, and philanthropic impact of Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community, along with the organizations and leaders helping create lasting change across our region.

Read the updated blog at the link below and join us in continuing the work of building a more diverse and inclusive Charlotte.

https://womensimpactfund.org/history-in-action-charlottes-lgbtq-community-and-philanthropy-in-the-queen-city/

06/01/2026

To begin our 2025-2026 Nonprofit Partner series, we're starting with our Arts + Culture Impact Grant Recipient: Arts For Life!

Arts For Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting pediatric patients and families through arts education and engagement. By providing educational art programs, they enrich patients’ lives, nurture their minds and spirits, and encourage positive healthcare experiences for children and their families.

Since 2015, AFL has partnered with Levine Children’s Hospital to serve thousands of patients across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region. They transform hospital rooms and lobbies into vibrant studios, host impromptu dance parties and calming sing-alongs, and distribute approximately 4,000 Artivity® Kits annually—self-guided projects packed with supplies and ideas.

The WIF Impact Grant will sustain current operations and expand key initiatives:

- Accessibility Expansion Initiative (Phase Two): Enhancing program adaptability, delivery hours, and staff support to serve children of all abilities and medical needs.
- Behavioral Health Support: Creative sessions that promote emotional regulation and coping for children facing trauma, anxiety, or depression.
- Hematology-Oncology Open Studios: Themed art gatherings for immunocompromised patients.
- Scaling One-Offs: Transforming occasional events into ongoing, responsive programming.

To learn more about Arts for Life -- and get involved -- you can visit their website: https://artsforlifenc.org/

05/27/2026

📣 CALLING ALL WIF MEMBERS! 📣

Did you see the email we sent out this week? Please make sure to complete the Annual Member Survey and Committee Sign-Up forms at your earliest convenience so we can begin planning for next year!

Committee Sign-up responses are due by Friday, June 5 and Annual Member Survey responses are due by Friday, June 12.

Missed it? Another email will be sent out soon with a reminder.

05/26/2026

This summer, get to know the incredible 2025–2026 Women's Impact Fund Grant Recipients!

Starting the first week of June, we’ll be spotlighting one grantee each week right here on our social media channels. You’ll learn more about the important work they’re doing in our community and how their Women’s Impact Fund grant will help move their mission forward.

✨ Impact Grant Recipients:
Arts For Life
Right Moves for Youth
Sustain Charlotte
Shelter Health Services
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

✨ Opportunity Grant Recipients:
Caroline Calouche & Co. / Charlotte Cirque and Dance Center
Charlotte Bilingual Preschool
North Carolina Wildlife Federation
Matthews Free Medical Clinic
Hearts For The Invisible CLT

Stay tuned, follow along, and celebrate the power of collective giving! 💙

05/20/2026

Looking for a way to give back to Women's Impact Fund? Consider a donation to the WIF Annual Fund by June 30 to support our work outside of grantmaking!

The Annual Fund is used each year to help close the gap between membership dues and the total cost of operating the organization. It supports all activities outside of grantmaking including events, member education, staff, and technology.

You do not have to be a member to give to the Annual Fund! We welcome gifts from family, friends, and other supporters of our work. Consider a gift to the Annual Fund for a birthday or holiday to honor the female philanthropists in your life.

You can find more information and give your gift today on our website: https://ow.ly/1fgQ50YZ7oP

05/18/2026

This month for Member Monday, we're getting to know member Kari Kalgren!

A member since 2013, Kari brings a thoughtful perspective to Women's Impact Fund — shaped by her work in healthcare, innovation, and equity — and a deep appreciation for how systems and communities intersect.

She shares that what makes Women’s Impact Fund so powerful is its ability to turn that shared commitment into real, tangible impact, especially by uplifting the women leaders across Charlotte and evolving programs like Spark in ways that truly reflect the organization’s mission in action.

Learn more about Kari on our blog and leave her a note in the comments below. Thanks for all you do, Kari!

https://womensimpactfund.org/member-spotlight-kari-kalgren/

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PO Box 30864
Charlotte, NC
28230

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Website

https://womensimpactfund.org/

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