Emerging Leaders

2023 Philanthropic 5 Awards

Nominations are now closed.

Emerging Leaders members are individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s changing the lives of local youth by giving, advocating, and volunteering around United Way’s education initiatives.

Member Criteria

Yearly contribution at $1200 or above
Voluntarily opt-in to the program

Member Benefits

Invitations to exclusive semi-annual Leadership Panel events. Past topics have included: Innovation and Automation in the Workplace, Generational Inclussiveness, and The Milwaukee Food Scene.
Invitation to the annual Emerging Leader Evening event at which the Philanthropic Five Awards are presented to five community leaders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Invitations to additional educational and volunteer opportunities.
Recognition in the United Way Leadership Registry with an Emerging Leader mark (optional).

Become a Member Today

If your employer runs a United Way workplace campaign, please give $1,200+ through your workplace. All other donors click “Donate Now & Join” to open a new page and start your online donation. You will need to create a username and password so you can make your gift today.

Donate Now & Join

Learn how you can get on a pathway to leadership giving.