1. eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. YWCA Future Leaders Council 2011

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. The Future Leaders Council: the ideal candidate  Self Starters  Fundraising Interest  Leadership Experience

8. eliminating racism. empowering w omen. ywca metropolitan chicago. Interested Candidates Contact: Adrienne Glover at adrienne.glover@ywcachicago.org. adrienne.glover@ywcachicago.org