United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County LIVE UNITED HOME ABOUT US COMMUNITY IMPACT CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP GIVING Emerging Leaders United Committees EMERGING LEADERS UNITED Emerging Leaders United (ELU) is a level of Leadership Giving designed to engage the next generation of community leaders committed to creating change in Lincoln and Lancaster County. Many individuals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are taking their first steps toward leading the local philanthropic movement, and their efforts will make a difference for years to come. Engage. Empower. Graduate. is a joint initiative undertaking by Women United (WU) and Emerging Leaders United (ELU). Together we’re identifying and addressing the disadvantages that children and families face in local elementary school communities to ensure children and their families, regardless of circumstances, have the opportunity to succeed in school and life through these key strategies: Early Childhood Development Goal: Preparing children for kindergarten. Family Engagement and Support Goal: Engaging parents with the school. Adult Education Goal: Teaching both parents and students English. Mental Health and Family Support Goal: Address behavioral and emotional barriers to learning through the support of a school-based therapist. Extended Learning Opportunities Goal: Enrichment outside of the classroom to enhance development opportunities and reduce summertime grade level loss. Youth Development Goal: Providing students with strong role models through mentoring relationships to foster educational engagement. Prevention Services Goal: Reaching out to families in their homes to build safe environments and prevent child entrance into protective services. Mission Educate, engage, and empower the next generation of United Way supporters and leaders who aspire to make a positive difference in our community. Goals Educate future donors on how dollars impact our community. Develop the next generation of philanthropists. Develop new programs to support the mission of United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County. For questions or to get involved, please contact Ashley Martin at 402.441.7213 or amartin@unitedwaylincoln.org Levels of Giving Emerging Leaders United Promoters: minimum annual gift of $500 Emerging Leaders United Supporters: minimum annual gift of $1,000 Emerging Leaders United Investors: minimum annual gift of $1,500 Emerging Leaders United Leaders: minimum annual gift of $2,500 Benefits of Membership Recognition as a member with your name and information in leadership registry Recognition on the United Way website Leadership events Hands-on volunteer opportunities HOME CONTACT US BOARD MEMBERS AREA REVIEW TEAM VOLUNTEER AREA PROGRAM AREA CODE OF ETHICS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DIVERSITY STATEMENT SEXUAL AND OTHER UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT POLICY United Way strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion. Our partnerships, volunteer recruitment and funding decisions reflect the many faces, cultures and walks of life that proudly make up Lincoln and Lancaster County. NEED HELP OR INFORMATION AND DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN? Dial 2-1-1 or visit ne211.org anytime 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-1-1 is a critical link between people in need and community organizations. © United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County. All Rights Reserved United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County 238 S. 13th Street | Lincoln, NE 68508-2004 | 402.441.7700 NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP Name* First Last Email* Phone Your company name