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Women’s Philanthropic Leadership Circle

a new model for giving

While every woman is powerful in her own right, women working together can be an even greater force for change—in their workplaces, in their communities, and in the world.

The Women’s Philanthropic Leadership Circle (WPLC) was founded to harness that energy and channel it into programs that support women’s leadership in education. Our primary goal is to build a pool of financial resources to support women students, staff, and faculty in their scholarly pursuits. Through our philanthropic efforts we support networking, leadership, and involvement among women. We bring together women whose gifts, when combined, make a much more significant impact than they would individually.

As a Circle member, you’ll be able to:

Collaborate with a community of women in making a difference for other women
Coordinate and participate in educational opportunities for women on finances, investment, and philanthropy, and do so in a respectful and risk-free environment
Create a living legacy
Celebrate the impact of your philanthropy with others

How the Circle works

Members will decide annually, as a group, where to direct the donated funds within the College. The Circle uses its donations to:

increase educational scholarships and opportunities
support women leaders through mentoring and research
raise the visibility of women leaders in education and human development

You may join WPLC at a number of different levels

Full member: $3,000 paid over three years. Renewal will be encouraged when the three-year period is complete.

Associate member: $1,500 paid over three years. Renewal will be encouraged when the three-year period is complete.

Lifetime member: Life-to-date contributions and pledges to the Women's Philanthropic Leadership Circle that equal or exceed $10,000.

Gifts are tax-deductible and can be made with check, credit card, University of Minnesota payroll deduction, or through the transfer of appreciated securities.