IN THIS ISSUE Diversity Leadership Society Emerging Leaders LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) Pride United Retire United Technology United Tocqueville Society Women United

Nominate a leader today! Each year, United Way's Emerging Leaders honors five community leaders in their 20s, 30s, or 40s that have made extraordinary commitments of volunteerism, advocacy, and philanthropy with the P5 Awards. We are also accepting nominations for the Philanthropic Youth Award. Nominations are due May 4!

Contact Nancy Clarkin with any questions.

Join us for the Women United Bruncheon on Wednesday, May 31 as we honor Cristy Garcia-Thomas with the Linda T. Mellowes Woman Leader of the Year Award. Cristy is the President, Advocate National Center for Health Equity and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. Our keynote speaker will be Maria Elena Perez, PhD, Vice President of Behavioral Health at Sixteenth Street Community Health Center.

At the Bruncheon, guests will learn about the critical need for mental health services and United Way’s plan to launch our new initiative, Empowering Minds.

Register to attend the Bruncheon.

Contact Nancy Clarkin to learn how to become a sponsor of the bruncheon.

If you've ever wondered what the term "Tocqueville Society" meant, you aren't alone. Founded in 1984, the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County's Tocqueville Society was created to deepen the understanding, commitment, and support of our most generous, community-minded contributors. Donors who give $10,000 or more annually (with at least $6,000 directed to United Way's Community Fund and/or any of its health, education, and financial stability strategies or special initiatives) are recognized as Tocqueville Society members. Through a high level of giving, these dedicated business, civic, and philanthropic leaders demonstrate their unwavering commitment to making our community a place where every person can thrive.

In 2022, more than 700 Tocqueville donors provided over $20 million of total campaign support, including 74 members contributing $100,000 or more.

Learn more about membership benefits here, or contact Bev Arrowood, Major Gifts Officer, for more information.

Do you love to read? Do book fairs bring back lots of happy memories? Retire United is looking for retirees with daytime availability to assist United Way staff with hosting book fairs at Milwaukee and Waukesha public schools May 9 through 17. Each student receives five free books to start building their own home library! Volunteers will keep books organized, help students select books, and assist with the "check out" process.

Learn more and register here.

On March 28, LINC Members put their leadership skills to work as they assisted culinary entrepreneurs from UpStart Kitchen with their business administration needs. Two interactive sessions were led by LINC's Co-Chairs Emily Kneiser and Kaila Mitchell, focused on financial planning, budgeting, and SMART goals. In addition to the expertise provided by LINC members, UpStart Kitchen entrepreneurs each received a free laptop thanks to our Techquity initiative and Digital Bridge.

The entrepreneurs and volunteers had a wonderful evening building their business acumen while enjoying hors d'oeuvres prepared by UpStart Kitchen's chef Tamesha at Dream Catering.

Contact Nancy Clarkin for details about how you can become a member and learn more about LINC's work.

The Diversity Leadership Society (DLS) identifies and connects organizations that are successfully removing barriers to employment and building bridges to close opportunity gaps. DLS welcomes new members who believe in building a community that offers access, resources, and opportunities for long-term success for local, diverse individuals.

Learn more here.

Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural Pride Homecoming. We hope you had a great time! Thank you, Pride United Council Members for all your hard work and dedication to supporting this event. To check out photos from the event click here.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2024 event, please email Diamond Herring-Rodgers.

Shoutout to Kelly Frank, a new 2023 Co-Chair for Technology United!

Kelly Frank, Commercial Executive of Enterprise Sales at Microsoft Corporation, joined as one of three co-chairs in January, celebrating her one-year anniversary on the Technology United Council. In 2023, Kelly will lead our recruitment and engagement efforts of new and current Technology United members, as we continue to attend in-person networking events, provide volunteer opportunities, and create impact in our community. Technology United is thankful to all the work that Kelly is doing!

If you would like to join Technology United or get more involved, you can fill out this interest form or reach out directly to the Engagement Manager, Cassidy Korpela.