The Young Women's Leadership Council is the newest and largest of the five councils and consists of women of all ethnic backgrounds (ages 18 to 30). The Council's large membership speaks to the tremendous energy and eagerness of young women to organize and take action around issues affecting their lives and to gain leadership experience. The Council works to promote intergenerational dialogue and partnership, and in 2008 awarded its first grants from a special council fund.
See grantees of the Young Women's Leadership Council's fund here.Mission StatementChicago Foundation for Women's Young Women's Leadership Council is a diverse community of young women ages 18 to 30, who are committed to supporting young women and girls through philanthropic efforts. To support our philanthropy, we utilize our strength as a diverse network of young women to fundraise for the purpose of grantmaking. In addition, we develop the potential of young women as leaders and philanthropists through educational programming, leadership opportunities, and professional development.
2010-2011 Council Co-Chairs
Sonja Bauer
Veronica Byers
Allison MacMunn
Rachael Marusarz
For more information about the Young Women's Leadership Council, including membership information and forms, please contact Marisol Ybarra, director of leadership development, at (312) 577-2836 or
mybarra@cfw.org.
All full Council meetings start at 6 p.m. and are located at Executive Service Corps of Chicago,
25 E. Washington St., Suite 1500, unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010: Mix and Mingle for current members and prospects
6 p.m., location TBD -
registration now open!Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010: Full Council meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010: Full Council meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011: Full Council meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 2011: Full Council meeting
Tuesday, May 10, 2011: Full Council meeting
PAST EVENTS
May 12, 2010: Health Reform and Young Professionals: What Will It Mean for Me? (cosponsorship)
April 8, 2010: Hula Palooza!Feb. 23, 2010: The Landscape of PhilanthropyJan. 28, 2010: New Year, New Network (with Alumnae Council)
Oct. 20, 2009: Call & Response: Being an Advocate Every Day (cosponsorship)
Oct. 8, 2009: Sex Ed for Grown-Ups
April 16, 2009: Spring Into Giving fundraiserFeb. 26, 2009: Wine 101: Learn the BasicsSept. 18, 2008: All Leadership Councils: Fall Meet and Greet Mixer Aug. 13, 2008: Advocacy 101 July 17, 2008: Trivia Night at T's Bar April - June 2008: A Foundation for Your Financial Future (three-part, all-council series)
March 1, 2008: Action Saturday: Swing the Vote Nov. 15, 2007: Second Annual Fall Fundraiser Nov. 3, 2007: Action Saturday Empowerment Training