Meade Named Incoming Board Chair of Local Philanthropy

Charlotte Corporate Member Carolyn Meade was elected the 2013-2014 Incoming Board Chair for the Women’s Impact Fund Board of Directors at their annual meeting on May 14.  Meade has been an active member of the group since 2005, and served on the Board from 2008-2012.

The Women’s Impact Fund (“WIF”) is a 501(c)(3) that has been recognized as one of the largest and fastest-growing women’s giving circles in the country.  The organization was established to maximize women’s leadership in philanthropy by engaging and educating membership, increasing charitable contributions and strengthening Charlotte-Mecklenburg through the impact of collective giving.  WIF has awarded nearly $3.4 million to 44 nonprofits since its founding in 2003.