The Empowerment Society
At YWCA Central Carolinas
The Empowerment Society
YWCA Central Carolina’s Leadership Giving Society
About The Empowerment Society
YWCA Central Carolinas’ Empowerment Society is a community of dedicated leaders and philanthropists committed to creating lasting change for women, children and families across Charlotte. Members invest in YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women through annual leadership gifts of $2,500 or more.
Together, Empowerment Society members sustain and strengthen YWCA’s life-changing programs — from housing and youth literacy to racial justice and health & wellness — ensuring that our 120-year legacy of advancing equity and opportunity continues to thrive for generations to come.
Giving Levels
Visionary
$10,000+
Visionaries lead with generosity and foresight, ensuring YWCA’s mission and legacy continue
Champion
$5,000-$9,999
Champions deepen their commitment to advancing racial and gender equity
Advocate
$2,500-$4,999
Advocates take a stand for women and families.
The Empowerment Society Members Enjoy
- Ongoing communication and updates from YWCA
- Recognition of your gift on YWCA’s website and annual report listed by giving level.
- Exclusive invitations to Empowerment Society special events.
- Opportunities to host a private tour of YWCA
- Recognition of new members in the YWMinute e-newsletter
Donations can be made through a variety of vehicles such as cash, donor-advised funds, stock transfers and other giving methods. This information is provided for general purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice—please consult your professional advisor before making a contribution. For additional questions, email philanthropy@ywcacentralcarolinas.org
Our Empowerment Society members
Visionary
$10,000+
Visionary Members
- Frenchie W. & Ryan Brown
- Jarred Cochran
- Jean & Gene Cochrane
- Judy Seldin-Cohen & Jeff Cohen
- Brittany & Kristen Conner
- Regan Aduddell & John Mahoney
- Debbie Davis & Ann Watkins
- Tara & Nathan Foster
- Elizabeth & Bernie Funck
- Dr. Carrie Gibson
- Laurie & Barry Guy
- Tina & Mark Hansen
- Soamoya N. Rankins
- Patricia Zoder & Russ Morrison
- Joyce Poe
- Sally Robinson
- Martha Schmitt
- Libby & Albert Sikkelee
- Whitney Simpson & Nathan Fuller
- Ann & Fitzhugh Stout
- Marcia Tillotson & Sharon Blalock
- Janice F. Valder
- Sherri & Kelly York
- Anonymous Donors
Champion
$5,000-$9,999
Champion Members
- Elizabeth & Bob Bridges
- Sydney Avent
- Mary Lou & Jim Babb
- Nice Barking Dog Charitable Fund
- Sabrina Brathwaite
- Shelly & Timothy Conner
- Susan Evans & Gregory Marshall
- Chris Burns-Fazzi & Lee Fazzi
- Harry R. Greyard
- Marjorie & Zachary Guy
- Cammie & W. Barnes Hauptfuhrer
- Kathy & Ben Hill
- Joy & Christian Kenefick
- Katy Knox & Jeff Krupa
- Yvonne & Richard McCracken
- Arrington H. Mixon
- Jon Morris
- Sara L. Pressly
- Laurie & Russell Schwartz
- Dr. Pamela G. Senegal
- Shelley & Ruel Smith
- Ann & Wellford Tabor
- Kristy & Matt Teskey
- Cindy M. Woodlief
Advocate
$2,500-$4,999
Advocate Members
- Dianne Chipps Bailey
- Martha Cochrane
- Elizabeth & Joseph Davant
- Samantha & Kelly Dunbar
- Jessica Schorr Saxe & Allen Saxe
- Elizabeth & Mort Shah-Khan
- Kirsten Sikkelee & Paul Walker
- Malinda & Ken Gill
- Elizabeth Hardin & Geoff McLaughlin
- Andrea Spears Jackson & John Jackson
- Rosalyn Allison-Jacobs &
- Deborah Majewski & Daniel Ward
- Susan McConnell & Josephine Hicks
- Louise Sanford
- Sharyn Ellison
- Joyce Poe
- Loree Elswick
- The Funderburk Family
- Jean & Randy Veatch
- Liz & Kirk Ward
- Val Watters
- Pam West
- Angela & Kris Witt
- Karen & Manuel Zapata
- Anonymous Donors
Empowerment Society membership is based on unrestricted giving within YWCA’s fiscal year, July 1-June 30. New members will be added to the donor listing on a rolling bi-monthly basis. Email us at philanthropy@ywcacentralcarolinas.org for questions
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