United Young Leaders (UYL) connects the next generation of local leaders and philanthropists. With United Way of Greater St. Louis, you have the strong partner needed to make a difference on a much larger scale. Through a gift of $25 or more, UYL brings together professionals 35 years old and younger to address the most pressing issues in our community through giving, volunteerism, and professional development.
Volunteer
Volunteering is a powerful way to connect with your community in a whole new way and positively impact the region. United Young Leaders volunteer projects take place quarterly, but you can find many other projects that suit your interests and schedule at www.STLVolunteer.org.
Network
Engage with other young leaders shaping our region through networking and engagement opportunities. We host networking opportunities for members to meet new people, connect with peers within and across industries, and get acquainted with the volunteering and philanthropic scene in St. Louis.
You make a difference
spent volunteering has a $250 value for nonprofits
provides transportation to medical appointments for 15 low-income families
provides 10 hours of employment training or job coaching
provides a night of shelter for 37 people without homes
provides a month’s stay for a mother and her children in a domestic violence shelter
Ready to Join?
By joining United Young Leaders, you’re making a difference in your community and gaining the opportunity to develop meaningful professional connections with fellow young leaders in our region.
For questions about membership, contact emily.spaugh@stl.unitedway.org.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS
Friend: $25 – $249
- Monthly newsletter
- Networking events
- Quarterly volunteer projects
- Exclusive Facebook group
Supporter: $250-$499
- All Friendship level benefits
- Virtual Lunch with Leaders (2/year)
Partner: $500-$999
- All Supporter level benefits
- Exclusive LinkedIn group
- Get on Board, UYL Edition (Nonprofit board service training)
Champion: $1,000+
- All Partner level benefits
- Access to Leadership Giving events & programs
- *New UYL Champions Only* 1yr Blue Ocean Brain Subscription*
*Limited # of subscriptions available.
Are you seeking to take the next step in your charitable giving journey? There are several ways to incrementally increase your giving level over a few years while immediately unlocking benefits through our Leadership Giving and de Tocqueville Societies.
We would be delighted to assist you in achieving your philanthropic objectives through our Step Up Programs. To learn more, please contact Meghan Freeman, Director of Leadership Giving, at meghan.freeman@stl.unitedway.org or (314) 539-4035.
Zach Gietl, Edward Jones, 2023 Chair
Krystal Bagge, Bayer
Nicole Benzaquen, Husch Blackwell LLP
Brittany Chandler, Edward Jones
Melody Crawford, Cigna
Patrick Drake, Edward Jones
Whitney Lawson, Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Dale Miller, Shannon & Wilson, Inc.
Katie Mooney, Edward Jones
Reid Schmidling, Centene
Nicholas Still, Edward Jones
2022: Whitney Lawson
2021: Julie Whitehead & Whitney Lawson
2020: Julie Whitehead & Whitney Lawson