Young Leaders Society
 In today's fast-paced world, creating work-life balance can be a constant struggle. United
Way's Young Leader’s Society provides an easy yet powerful way for young men and women to re-connect with
their communities, meet new people, and make a meaningful impact on the lives
of others. SIGN UP NOW!
Mission: To inspire young professionals to employ their time, talent and resources to
effect lasting change in our community.
YLS seeks to:
A Young Leader is...
A person age 21-40 (ish) who wants to get involved in making our community a
better place for us all. They Give One hour a month of volunteer time and/or a minimum of $100 a year to the United
Way Community Impact Fund. When you contribute to the Community Impact Fund,
you are making an investment in the lives of individuals who are touched by initiatives
and programs addressing the most critical needs in our community
YLS members will be recognized at various levels of involvement both for monetary
contributions and volunteer time. To document volunteer time, complete the Volunteer Time Sheet and fax to 594-9826. Monetary contributions may be made through United Way workplace
campaigns, individual gifts and online.
You can help to shape the future of YLS by helping with the following:
Membership & Development Committee
Sets membership criteria and determines best methods of growing and engaging
membership that is demographically and geographically diverse. Also responsible
for solicitation of funds including corporate sponsors, individuals and potential
challenge grant prospects
Marketing & Events Committee
Works closely with UW staff to create all aspects of YLS image and brand. Will
oversee all aspects of collateral materials, media relations, advertising, presentations
and newsletters as well as assist various other committees as needed. Also determines
the types of volunteer educational and/or social events sponsored by YLS and works
to plan and implement events.
Young Leaders Award
 Each year, The Walter S. Montgomery, Sr. Young Leader Award honors a young leader
of the community who exhibits uncommon generosity, involvement and leadership
in serving human service organizations and initiatives. Read about this year's recipient.
For more information, contact United Way of the Piedmont at 864.582.7556 or email
yls@uwpiedmont.org.
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