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(L-R) Young Philanthropists Society (YPS) Co-chairs Joe Micatrotto, Jr. and Paul Murad; YPS Vice Co-Chairs London Porter and Nikki Giroux; YPS Director Ken Mowad at the Young Philanthropists Society Founders Dinner. CLICK HERE to view all event photos.

WHAT IS THE YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS SOCIETY?

It is a membership group of Young Philanthropists who are committed, through resources and time, to creating real, lasting change in alignment with United Way’s goals of our Community-based Agenda focusing on education, healthcare and financial stability to residents of southern Nevada. It is a collaborative effort of young professionals whose desire is to give back to their community through philanthropic efforts, advocacy and volunteerism.

Members of the Young Philanthropists Society benefit by increasing their community involvement, understanding the non-profit agenda and engaging in meaningful experiences that will prepare them for community leadership.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS SOCIETY

Members enjoy many exclusive benefits, events and activities throughout the year. Young Philanthropists help United Way make a real difference in people’s lives and in our community through giving, advocating, volunteering, networking, and personal and professional growth opportunities, including:
  • Lunch with an Executive/Leader: Members network and have lunch with high level business and community leaders.
  • Active Community Service and Volunteer Projects: Young Philanthropists and their families come together to provide community service to those in need.
  • Networking and Social Events: Members develop personal and professional relationships through a variety of events throughout the year.
Young Philanthropists enjoy a full roster of educational, social, and service events designed to help them improve their leadership skills and expand their personal and professional contacts. Business networking, volunteer and social opportunities, recognition in the leadership giving roster, special communications are some of the unique benefits of being a member of the Young Philanthropists Society.
Members of the Young Philanthropists Society

HOW CAN I BECOME A YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST SOCIETY MEMBER?

The Young Philanthropists Society is open to professionals in their 20s to 40s who:
  • want to connect and make a difference in their community;
  • invest $2,500 minimum annually (executive membership) or $1,500 minimum annually (general membership) in United Way of Southern Nevada’s Community-based Agenda of Access to Healthcare, Commitment to Education, Financial Stability Partnership and Immediate Needs and;
  • wish to volunteer their time and talent to make a better community.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS OF THE YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS SOCIETY (YPS)

Executive Committee Membership
  • Invest $2,500 annual gift to YPS Fund to support United Way’s Community-based Agenda
  • Receive photo and name recognition in the annual United Way HEROES publication
  • Receive photo and profile rotating spotlight opportunity on website
  • Act as hosts at United Way functions and YPS events
  • Eligible to serve as a co-chair on one of the YPS committees
  • Eligible to be a team leader for area volunteer opportunities
  • Eligible to participate in YPS functions
General Membership
  • Invest minimum $1,500 annual gift to YPS Fund to support United Way’s Community-based Agenda
  • Receive listing recognition in the annual United Way HEROES publication
  • Eligible to participate as a member of one of the YPS committees
  • Eligible to participate in YPS functions
  • Act as ambassadors at United Way and YPS functions and events
BECOME A MEMBER

For membership information please contact Ken Mowad, Director of Young Philanthropists/Major Gifts, United Way of Southern Nevada at yps@uwsn.org or 702-892-2344.

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