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.
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Emerging Leaders Society is for anyone interested in growing their philanthropic involvement in Kennebec County. ELS members receive special opportunities to experience the impact of their generosity firsthand, work closely with UWKV as we improve the lives of local people, and develop a deeper connection to Kennebec County, its needs, and its heroes.
Membership Levels
Members of ELS are the philanthropic leaders of tomorrow — and there are multiple options to get involved. ELS Membership Levels are structured to grow your giving at your pace, preparing you to develop into a UWKV Leadership Donor.
- $50 donation to United Way of Kennebec Valley, suggested 30 hours of volunteer time
- $250 donation to United Way of Kennebec Valley, suggested 20 hours of volunteer time
- $500 donation to United Way of Kennebec Valley, suggested 10 hours of volunteer time
- HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE Student option: $25 donation to United Way of Kennebec Valley, suggested 10 hours of volunteer time
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.
Are volunteer hours required?
ELS members are required to volunteer in some way, but the number of volunteer hours per membership level is a suggested number of hours. By nature, ELS members are strongly interested in community engagement and their own philanthropic development. UWKV will provide some opportunities to serve at UWKV partner programs, but how ELS members fulfill their volunteer hours is up to them. You don’t need to provide a report of your volunteer time to UWKV
Membership in ELS is open to anyone who wishes to improve the quality of life in Kennebec County, nurture leadership and philanthropy skills, and give back to the community. You can join at the various membership levels listed below by donating both time and money. Our gradual step-up plan helps you prepare to continuously increase your thoughtfulness over time.
How to Join
The best way to join ELS is by contacting Tyler LeClair at tleclair@uwkv.org or call (207) 626-3400. Otherwise, you can:
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Make Your Gift
Complete your annual pledge form through your workplace or otherwise. Choose to make an ongoing payroll deduction or a one-time contribution. Be sure to check the "Emerging Leader" box. We will follow up with a welcome package and more information. -
Donate Your Time
How you obtain your volunteer hours is completely up to you. United Way will not provide all of your volunteer hours, but we encourage everyone to search for local volunteer positions that suit their schedule and interests through our robust VolunteerME web platform. This is the platform you must use to track your volunteer hours throughout the year. Your annual hours are due by December 31 each year.
