eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. YWCA Future Leaders Council 2011
eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. Future Leaders Council purpose Engage young professionals in the YWCA’s mission Serve as a training ground for future leadership volunteers Strengthen members with fundraising & board leadership skills
eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. The Future Leaders Council specific responsibilities Assist in generating awareness about YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. Fundraising Nominate candidates for Leader Luncheon Promise Award. Plan and execute Rock Away Racism concert. Support YWCA’s Economic Empowerment program through fundraising and volunteering
eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. The Future Leaders Council governance Modeled after the YWCA Board of Directors Executive, Fundraising, Marketing/ Public Relationship, Board Development, Events and Membership/Nominating Committees Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, Committee Co- chairs 30 current members, diversity critical, membership open to men
eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. The Future Leaders Council membership requirements Attend racial justice training. Serve a 2-year term, renewable once. Attend 2/3 of meetings in a fiscal year. Serve on a standing committee and attend 3/4 of committee meetings. Personally donate a minimum of $250* and raise an additional $750 each fiscal year. *Required $125 contribution at sign-up, which goes toward your personal “give” of $250.
eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. The Future Leaders Council: membership benefits Develop your own leadership skills. Learn how to be a nonprofit board member. Network with other leadership volunteers, and contributors Partner with the largest and most recognized women’s organization in Chicago. Personally contribute to an organization that works to eliminate racism and empower women.
eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. The Future Leaders Council: the ideal candidate Self Starters Fundraising Interest Leadership Experience
eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. Interested Candidates Contact: Adrienne Glover at