The Office of Development and Alumni Relations at Virginia Commonwealth University has recently established the Women’s Impact Network, a philanthropic association dedicated to supporting VCU women. The university’s student body is currently women-dominated, with women representing 63 percent of the institution’s 21,000 undergraduates.
The Women’s Impact Network aims to develop and financially support a wide-range of university initiatives focused on advancing women’s opportunities at VCU. The network’s membership is open to anyone, and begins with a $1,000 annual commitment. Recent graduates can become members with a commitment of $500. A portion of all gifts received by the network will go towards the Women’s Impact Network Fund, which directly contributes to the network’s initiatives. Members can also choose to direct up to 80 percent of their gift to VCU programs of their choice.
“I am proud that VCU is investing in this opportunity to deepen engagement and celebrate the remarkable generosity of women to VCU,” said Amy Gray Beck, executive director of affinity programs at VCU. “Over the past 18 months, a dedicated group of VCU women has worked to shape a unique and meaningful program with a focus on advancing women’s engagement, leadership and philanthropy. Their efforts have laid the foundation for WIN to make a lasting impact.”