Women's Impact Fund

Women's Impact Fund Women's Impact Fund is a collective giving organization of 500+ women leaders based in Charlotte, NC.

Did you know? You may have a charitable giving tool at your fingertips. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable givin...
09/30/2026

Did you know? You may have a charitable giving tool at your fingertips. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that lets you set aside money for future gifts to nonprofits.

❓What’s a DAF?
A Donor Advised Fund is a charitable account. If you have one, you already gave your money away. Now it needs a destination.

1️⃣ — Log in to your fund
This is your DAF sponsor’s, or wealth manager’s, portal.
2️⃣ — Recommend a grant
Search for your favorite Charlotte nonprofit and name your amount. Two minutes, no checkbook.
3️⃣ — Tell us it’s you
Include your name so we can say thank you. Grants sometimes arrive anonymous.

❓Who has a DAF?
DAFs are used by individuals, families, and organizations who want to set aside charitable dollars and make thoughtful gifts over time. You might have a DAF through a community foundation, financial institution, or other charitable organization.

Have one? You can use it to support organizations you care about—including WIF.

📅 Women’s Impact Fund is a proud community partner of on October 8! Join us by considering a contribution to the WIF Annual Fund through your Donor Advised Fund.

https://womensimpactfund.app.neoncrm.com/forms/annual-fund-donation

📣 The 2026–27 Women’s Impact Fund grants cycle is officially OPEN! 📣 We’re excited to invite eligible nonprofit organiza...
09/29/2026

📣 The 2026–27 Women’s Impact Fund grants cycle is officially OPEN! 📣
We’re excited to invite eligible nonprofit organizations serving Mecklenburg County to apply for unrestricted funding—meaning there are no restrictions on how grant funds must be used once awarded.
Who can apply? Organizations must:
• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Be located in or serve Mecklenburg County
• Meet WIF’s additional grant requirements, outlined on our website
💻 Grants Webinar: A recording of our webinar is available on the WIF website for anyone interested in learning more about the grant process and application.
Ready to learn more? Visit the Grant Process page on our website for eligibility requirements, application details, and more.
🔗 womensimpactfund.org/our-grant-process/

The people who pour into our communities need care, too.When Juliana Lozano, founder and Executive Director of Despierta...
09/25/2026

The people who pour into our communities need care, too.

When Juliana Lozano, founder and Executive Director of Despierta, received a 2025 WIF Spark Award, she was balancing full-time work, motherhood, and growing the organization she founded. She used her award to invest in her mental and physical well-being—and to rediscover something that brought her joy: travel.

“The Spark Award gave me an opportunity to ask myself, ‘What do I need?’”

For Juliana, that meant making space for herself after spending so much time investing in everyone else. And the impact has lasted far beyond the award itself.

Read Juliana’s full Story of Impact – SPARK! and learn how investing in the people behind the work can create lasting impact: https://womensimpactfund.org/stories-of-impact-spark-juliana-lozano/

Women’s mental health deserves more attention, more conversation, and more support.Join us for a thoughtful conversation...
09/23/2026

Women’s mental health deserves more attention, more conversation, and more support.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about the mental health and well-being of women—and the ways we can better support ourselves, one another, and our communities.

We’re bringing together an inspiring panel of leaders, including Juliana Lozano, Founder & Executive Director of Despierta and a WIF Spark Award recipient, alongside Kathryn Firmin-Sellers of United Way of Greater Charlotte and Kate Weaver of NAMI Charlotte.

Come hear their perspectives, experiences, and insights on creating greater awareness and support for women’s mental health.

Social Hour for Social Issues: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Women
📅 October 6 | 📍 Sparkhouse Charlotte by Do Greater
🎟️ $25 | Register here: https://ow.ly/RLu050ZPMsi

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, in this month's Member Monday we’re celebrating WIF member and Governance Board mem...
09/21/2026

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, in this month's Member Monday we’re celebrating WIF member and Governance Board member Blanca Gonzalez and her commitment to creating opportunities for Latina women.

“My purpose is to empower fellow Latinas to believe in themselves, support each other, and encourage one another to shine!”

Blanca’s own words are a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we invest in one another. Read Blanca’s Member Spotlight to learn more about her WIF journey, leadership, and approach to intentional giving: https://womensimpactfund.org/member-spotlight-blanca-gonzalez/

We'd like to introduce you to Jessica Gibson. ✨Jessica is a fearless change agent who advocates tirelessly for the under...
09/17/2026

We'd like to introduce you to Jessica Gibson. ✨

Jessica is a fearless change agent who advocates tirelessly for the under-served and formerly incarcerated within Charlotte. Her faith impassions her to use her time, talents, and network to self-educate and serve kids and families within Mecklenburg County.

Jessica spent 15 years building a successful career in banking, yet deep inside, she felt overwhelmed and knew she was being called to something greater. With a lot of faith and courage, Jessica took a leap to become the Founding Executive Director of Just Do It Movement Inc., a role she believes she was destined to fulfill.

While leading a nonprofit brought tremendous fulfillment, it also introduced a new kind of challenge. Jessica found herself pouring so much into serving others that her own well-being often took a back seat.

When she learned that she had received a Spark Award, Jessica immediately recognized it as an opportunity to fill her own cup.

Read Jessica's entire story on our blog: https://ow.ly/WLay50ZOmhB

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Jessica is just one of the many women WIF has chosen to intentionally support over the last three years through our Spark Awards, a gift intended to encourage rest and renewal for nonprofit leaders and that reflects a growing movement in philanthropy to support self-care and wellness in the nonprofit sector.

You can learn more about the WIF Spark Awards here: https://ow.ly/6SYa50ZOmhz

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the Hispanic and Latino communities whose leadership, generosity, and vi...
09/15/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the Hispanic and Latino communities whose leadership, generosity, and vision are shaping a stronger Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

From supporting families and expanding educational opportunity to advancing legal advocacy, mental health, and community connection, organizations like Despierta, Carolina Migrant Network, Circle de Luz, Charlotte Bilingual Learning Center, Camino Salud, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, OurBridge for Kids, and many more are making a meaningful difference.

We’re grateful to have been part of their work and proud to celebrate the impact they continue to create.

Interested in applying for a Women's Impact Fund grant this year? Register for this year's grants webinar on Monday, Sep...
09/03/2026

Interested in applying for a Women's Impact Fund grant this year? Register for this year's grants webinar on Monday, September 28 at noon on Zoom: https://ow.ly/ALw350ZInAa

You can find more info about the grants process—including a link to a previous year's application—here: https://ow.ly/vKsO50ZInA9

STORIES OF IMPACT: SPARK  ✨ A New Blog Series from Women's Impact Fund"When the Spark Award was first conceived, it was ...
08/31/2026

STORIES OF IMPACT: SPARK ✨ A New Blog Series from Women's Impact Fund

"When the Spark Award was first conceived, it was in the knowledge that leaders working at the forefront of community change often dedicate far more time and energy than average employees in the course of their work.

We were deliberate in not specifying how Spark recipients should use their award and were even reticent to give examples of how they might spend the funds.

Three years into the award, we have seen a wide range of uses. . . . Over the coming months as an extension of our Stories of Impact series, we’ll be sharing some stories of what the Spark Award has meant to women leaders."

You can read more from Spark Chair Liana Humphrey on our blog about how the Spark Award has been so pivotal for so many women leaders over the last 3 years.

https://womensimpactfund.org/stories-of-impact-spark-award/

TOMORROW—Friday, August 28—is   Day, a national day of giving dedicated to supporting Black-led and Black-benefiting non...
08/27/2026

TOMORROW—Friday, August 28—is Day, a national day of giving dedicated to supporting Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits.

Locally, New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP) celebrates CLT GIVES BLACK on 8/28, a partnership with the national Give 8/28 crowdfunding campaign.

💸 Make a gift. 🤝 Make an impact.

Learn more and support NGAAP at https://new-philanthropists.org.

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PO Box 30864
Charlotte, NC
28230

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Friday 9am - 5pm

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