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Why Should I Join the College of Human Sciences Women’s Philanthropy Board?
By becoming a member of the CHS Women's Philanthropy Board, you will join a group of dynamic women who are committed to supporting the College of Human Sciences in its instructional, research, outreach and international initiatives, and who want to:
- Collaborate with other women to maximize our effectiveness in meeting collective goals
- Connect women of all ages to establish professional networks and personal friendships
- Create opportunities to develop and recognize women as leaders and role models
- Change lives through education, leadership and philanthropy
What are the WPB Member benefits?
As a WPB member, you make a difference in the educational, philanthropic, and mentoring goals of the College of Human Sciences Women’s Philanthropy Board by practicing individual and collective philanthropy. WPB Membership benefits include:
- Receiving pertinent information regarding WPB educational programs
- Recognition as a member in event programs and literature
- The WPB Newsletter that includes announcements of educational programs, special events and other important information
- Recognition on the Women’s Philanthropy Board wall located in the College of Human Sciences
- Opportunities to interact with WPB members at recruiting events
- Serving as mentors for future generations of philanthropists
How can I become a member of the Women's Philanthropy Board?
The Women’s Philanthropy Board of the College of Human Sciences is composed of alumni, faculty, and friends. Membership is open to any who seek to broaden their knowledge about finances and to learn about how to fulfill their philanthropic potential so as to maximize their opportunities to effect change in the world. Membership is available to any who want to become involved in the WPB.
- WPB Visionary Donors make a minimum contribution of $25,000 payable over a five year period. These gifts are used to underwrite various educational and scholarship initiatives sponsored by WPB or as designated by the donor within the context of the WPB vision and mission. Each term is renewable after five years.
- WPB Legacy Donors support WPB by designating the board as a recipient of a planned gift, bequest or estate gift. This special membership level emphasizes the vital importance of planned gifts which provide future income for the board. To be recognized as a WPB Legacy member, please notify that you have included the Women’s Philanthropy Board in your will or estate plans. Your commitment as a WPB Legacy member might also qualify you to become a member of the university’s George Petrie Society. For additional information on AU’s George Petrie Society, please click: https://develop.auburn.edu/recognition/georgepetrie.html.
- WPB Corporate Partners make a contribution of at least $5,000 annually which is used to underwrite various programmatic initiative in the Women's Philanthropy Board. Each term is renewable after one year.
- WPB Benefactors Members pledge a minimum of $1,000 per year for five years ($5,000 total pledge) and provide leadership for the governance of the organization. Benefactors are eligible to vote, hold a position on the WPB Executive Committee, chair and serve on committees, and participate in all WPB functions.
- WPB Associates Members pledge $500 per year for five years ($2,500 total pledge). Associate memberships are available to women age 30 and younger.
- WPB Mentees affiliate with the Women’s Philanthropy Board while they are students in the College of Human Sciences. There is no fee to affiliate as a WPB Mentee. In order to be recognized as a WPB Mentee, one must register with the Women’s Philanthropy Board office in the College of Human Sciences.
If you would like additional information about joining WPB or more information about this dynamic group of women, please contact the College of Human Sciences Women’s Philanthropy Board office at wpbchs1@auburn.edu or 334-844-9199.
Click here to view the Membership Brochure and join the WPB.
Click here to view the Member Orientation presentation.
Click here to print the Data Release form. |
