About the Program
Engaged Leaders United is a program for adults aged 50 and under who donate or pledge a minimum annual gift of $250 or a combined minimum annual gift of $500 with their spouse. Being an Engaged Leader will allow you to discover and expand your philanthropic passions through volunteering, networking and community involvement. Anyone who qualifies for the Engaged Leaders United program AND checks the box on their pledge form will be invited to participate in these opportunities.
To learn more or to become part of this group, contact United Way at 507-345-4551 or josephl@mankatounitedway.org.
Engaged Leader Opportunities...
• Volunteer for various community projects with other leaders.
• Meet corporate and community leaders as well as other young leaders who will help you grow both professionally and in philanthropy.
• Attend the Tocqueville Speaker Series, in which Tocqueville Society Leaders (those who give a personal annual gift of $10,000 or more) share their professional and personal journeys and their perspectives on philanthropy.
• Attend the Business of Giving Series, in which regional business leaders invite leaders to learn more about what their company's perspective on giving and what they do to give back to the community.
Engaged Leaders United Spotlight: Meet Kayla Olsen!
We are excited to feature individuals who are part of Greater Mankato Area United Way’s Engaged Leaders United group to learn why they are involved in making a difference in our region through United Way.
As a financial advisor with Stifel as well as a United Way board member, Kayla Olsen embodies what it means to be an engaged leader in our community. Kayla is a fantastic volunteer and all-around supporter to improve lives in our region.
Kayla says: “I’ve been involved with United Way since I moved to Mankato in 2007, and I currently serve on the Board of Directors and the Engaged Leaders Planning Committee. I support United Way for a number of reasons. First, I believe that when we take care of those around us, we all benefit from a stronger, more vibrant community. Second, I know exactly where my dollars go when I donate to United Way. The work that the Community Impact Teams do each year ensures that my donated dollars are being put to good use within our four-county region.”
Thank you, Kayla!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday Tunes - Summer Music Series
You're invited to join us for the final performance in a 3-part series on Tuesday, August 20, for Tuesday Tunes - Summer Music Series at Mankato Brewery in Lower North Mankato featuring LIVE music from Bullypulpit Bluegrass! $1 from each beer and food item sold will be donated back to Greater Mankato Area United Way's programs and initiatives! We hope to see you there; it's sure to be a good time for a good cause!
• Tuesday Tunes - Summer Music Series Part 3: Tuesday, Aug 20 with Bullypulpit Bluegrass & 100.5 Minnesota 100!
Business of Giving Series
Don’t miss Greater Mankato Area United Way’s upcoming “Business of Giving” event, presented by Engaged Leaders United! Join us Tuesday, August 20 from 4-5 p.m. at Mankato Brewery as we highlight CBC Fisher Group. We’ll hear from Dain Fisher and Wade Abed of CBC Fisher Group, who will share about their philanthropic journeys, CBC Fisher Group’s history in the area, and why they continue to give back through Greater Mankato Area United Way. Light appetizers provided. CBC Fisher Group will donate $1 to United Way for each beverage purchased between 4 and 5 p.m.
This event is open to all, even if you are not an Engaged Leader! Please register at MankatoUnitedWay.org/elu-cbc.
Agenda:
3:30: Doors open
4:00: Business of Giving Presentation by Dain Fisher & Wade Abed of CBC Fisher Group + Social
5:00: Join us for Tuesday Tunes – Summer Music Series, featuring Bullypulpit Bluegrass
Attendees are invited to stay after the presentation for Mankato Brewery’s free Tuesday Tunes Summer Music series, from 5 to 8 p.m. Presented by Mankato Brewery and Radio Mankato, the Tuesday Tunes event features live music by Bullypulpit Bluegrass. $1 from each beer sold and $1 from each food item sold by ATOM Hospitality Group will be donated to support the work of Greater Mankato Area United Way. Must be 21 or older to purchase/consume alcohol.
