Emerging Leaders society

Become a leader. Join the next generation of do-gooders. It all starts with a donation and a desire to make a difference.

United Way’s Emerging Leaders Society leverage the power of United Way to help young leaders become not only donors but the next generation of do-gooders. Emerging Leaders Society (ELS) strives to combat community issues through:

- hands-on volunteerism
- professional networking events
- educational and leadership opportunities

As an Emerging Leader, you’ll receive invitations to roll up your sleeves and volunteer, fun and fancy networking events, and opportunities to learn from community and business leaders.

ELS wants to recognize people for all of their charitable efforts. Maybe you serve on a nonprofit board, help out at your church, or just love to pitch in when you can at a community event. However you choose to give back to the Kennebec Valley, we thank you. To truly LIVE UNITED, we need so much more than dollars and cents, so dig in and show this community how Emerging Leaders can make an impact—not just today but for generations to come.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

Participate as much or as little as you'd like:

• Networking events and relationship building – Exclusive invitations to all United Way events, networking opportunities, and an ELS Annual Reception. 
• Hands-on volunteer projects – Be rewarded for the time you spend volunteering. Easily find and track volunteer hours that align with your interests and schedule, and participate in ELS-only volunteer projects.
• Public appreciation – Recognition in our Leadership Book, other publications and website.
• Private tours – Chance to visit United Way partner agency sites with fellow members to see firsthand the needs of the community and how you can help.
• Join the Advisory Council – Attend Advisory Council meetings to guide the work of ELS and identify causes and projects that matter to you.

Current ELS Members