Building Charlotte

Investing
in the JLC
The Annual Campaign and
JLC Legacy Foundation
BY ALYSON VAUGHAN
Annual Campaign
More than 2,000 active members,
provisionals and sustainers of the Junior League of
Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) invest their time and hard work each
year to promote the League’s mission. These women want
to see their investment be as successful as possible. Every
League member can contribute to the success of the
mission by participating in the inaugural Annual Campaign,
from now until April 30.
It was a bold decision by the Fund Development Council to
implement the Annual Campaign while the country is
experiencing tough economic times. Sheri Joseph, chair of
the Annual Campaign Committee explained, “The women
of the League are always looking for ways to be strategic.”
In a strained economy, the community becomes even more
reliant on the support and volunteer hours provided by the
JLC. In the past, the League has been dependent on
fundraisers like the JLC WearHouse for a large majority of
its funds. The Annual Campaign takes some of the strain
off of these other fundraisers with unrestricted funds that
can go directly toward supporting the League’s mission. In
addition, it puts the JLC in a position of strength when
soliciting corporate donations. A company can feel
confident donating to an organization whose members feel
strongly enough to invest money of their own.
The goal for this year’s Annual Campaign is to have 100
percent participation from all members. That can be a
donation of simply one dollar, or as much as a member is
willing to give. Every little bit makes a difference. For
example, a $10 donation allows JLC volunteers to create
heart pillows for Levine Cardiac Kids for
children undergoing heart surgery. A
donation of $100 can provide 100 mental
health awareness coloring books for
schools, doctors’ offices and hospitals.
Campaign.” From there, members can donate directly to
receive an instant tax receipt or download a form to fill out
and mail in a donation.
JLC Legacy Foundation
The JLC Legacy Foundation is another opportunity for
League members to honor the past and sustain the future.
Establishing a planned gift to the JLC Legacy Foundation
helps the foundation continue to nurture and support the
League’s mission and its volunteers, today and tomorrow.
“Women in all stages of life can participate in planned
giving with the JLC,” says Jennifer Harmeling, chair of the
newly-established Planned Giving Committee. Whether a
member is single, married, raising a family or planning for
retirement years, this is an opportunity to establish a legacy
for the community and future generations of women.
Supporting the JLC Legacy Foundation comes in many
forms. Gift options range from a cash donation to
including the foundation as a beneficiary in wills and
trusts. Members who include the JLC Legacy Foundation in
their estate plans will become members of the Legacy
Society. This generosity will be recognized annually in
League publications, and members will receive invitations
to the annual Legacy Society event.
To support the JLC Legacy Foundation, download the form
at www.jlcharlotte.org. Click on “Support Us”, then click
the JLC Legacy Foundation link on the left hand side.
Or, contact the JLC office at (704) 375-5993 and arrange
for a League representative to discuss the opportunities
and options.
As an added incentive, members who
donate at least $210 will receive a special
“210 Circle” car decal. Two hundred ten
represents the three combined milestone
anniversaries, occurring during the
inaugural Annual Campaign year: 85 years
serving the community + 75 years of the
JLC WearHouse + 50 years in the JLC
Building.
Donations for the Annual Campaign
will be accepted through April 30.
Members can make a contribution by
visiting www.jlcharlotte.org, clicking
“Support Us,” then clicking “Annual
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