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Women in Philanthropy hosts “WIP 101”
Learn more about Women in Philanthropy and how you can get involved
COLUMBIA, SC - Women in Philanthropy, a partnership between United Way of the Midlands and Central Carolina Community Foundation, will host “WIP 101,” a free event to educate Women in Philanthropy donors and the public about what Women in Philanthropy is doing in the community and the best ways to get involved.
Anyone interested in learning more about Women in Philanthropy is invited to attend on Thursday, August 23 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Nelson Mullins Meridian Building at 1320 Main Street.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other women interested in making a difference through collective philanthropy and have their questions answered by WIP members and representatives.
Light refreshments and beverages will be served. Registration for this event is available at www.womeninphilanthropy.com/events. For more information please contact Stephanie Parrish, Women in Philanthropy Program Coordinator, at 803-748-7287 or sparrish@uway.org.
About Women in Philanthropy
Women in Philanthropy is an organization dedicated to revolutionizing the way women give by transforming charitable contributions into philanthropic investments in the community. The investments of Women in Philanthropy create positive, measurable, long-term change in the lives of women and children by focusing on root causes and pooling resources to increase our impact. In addition to community philanthropy, Women in Philanthropy stimulates positive change in community leadership by increasing women’s involvement in the community, increasing women’s community networks and increasing the personal development of all women involved.
About United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands is the most organized, efficient and accountable system for investing in the community. With more than 80 certified partner agencies, United Way works to identify and respond to the critical human service needs of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties. Funds are raised through workplace campaigns, grant writing and individual donations. For more information, please visit www.uway.org.
