"Joining the Women's Impact Fund is the best thing I've ever done.  I know my charitable contributions are leveraged to impact the community in a much greater way than if I gave my same donation to the organizations."

"A neighbor of mine invited me to the Community Issues Forum.  I had only lived in Charlotte for a few months, and I was so impressed with the speakers and the members, I joined that night." 

"I think WIF is an efficient way to see my dollars go far in community impact; a lot of bang for the buck, if you will, due to process the organization goes through in making decisions on what issues and organizations to support."

"I think WIF is making a difference in Charlotte - and that's why I joined.  I don't have the time to get involved as much as I'd like, but I know that my money is funding and evaluating critical programs in the community."

"I love the exposure I get with the Women's Impact Fund - different types of people, five different focus areas of grants, and numerous opportunities to get involved, either on a committee like the grants committee, or directly with the non-profits once they become grantees.  I've even started volunteering for one of the organizations that didn't get funded because I was so impressed by their mission."

 "I can only tell you that I'm honored to be part of such a tremendous group of women who work so hard to make sure we are meeting the needs of the community in an impactful way.  I would only change one thing - I wish I had become a member sooner!"  

  "The Women's Impact Fund has been the best experience I've ever had.  I'm really involved on the special events committee and I feel like I've gained some great news skills that might take me in an entirely new direction.  I stopped working when my second child was born, but now I think I'm ready to apply some of my new skills to a new career - thanks WIF!"