The Women’s Leadership Society (WLS) is a growing community of over 3,000 women who invest their time, talent, and resources to strengthen our St. Louis region.
Together, members harness the power of collective philanthropy to create opportunities for children and families, support neighbors facing challenges, and build a stronger future for our community. Through meaningful connections, service, and leadership, WLS empowers women to make a lasting impact where they live and work.
Connect. Lead. Inspire.
Our members network with fellow members through formal and informal events throughout the year. We use the power of our community to bring driven women together to make a positive impact in the communities we call home.
Mentorship
Following the success of the Women’s Leadership Society Mentorship Program, mentorship has expanded and is now offered to all Leadership Giving through LEAD Together.
Leadership Giving Society Benefits
- Networking events with local leaders and like-minded philanthropists
- Personal/professional development programs
- Invitations to premier UWGSL donor events
- Exclusive, hands-on volunteer projects
- Educational workshops
- Access to the de Tocqueville Accelerator Program providing a path to de Tocqueville membership
Unite with us.
Pathways Program
Are you seeking to take the next step in your charitable giving journey? United Way offers two Pathway Programs intended to help you incrementally increase your giving level over a few years while immediately unlocking benefits to the Leadership Giving and the de Tocqueville Society.
- Regional Business Council (RBC) Pathway Program
A three-year program intended to help professionals move up to a Leadership Giving level.
- de Tocqueville Accelerator Program
Available to current and new donors interested in becoming de Tocqueville Society members.
Ready to get started? Reach out to our team at [email protected] or (314) 539-4224.
Your Dollars at Work
provides a month’s supply of diapers for 75 toddlers
provides a two-week hotel stay for a domestic violence victim needing immediate shelter
supplies five homebound seniors hot meals for six months
Alexis Hershey, Midwest BankCentre
2023-2024: Alexis Hershey, Midwest Bank Centre
2022: Susan Stith
2021: Margaret McDonald, Susan Stith
2020: Margaret McDonald, Michelle Ko
2019: Sharon Price John, Michelle Ko
2017-2018: Ellen Theroff
2015-2016: Penny Pennington
2013-2014: Marilyn Bush
2011-2012: Cassandra Sanford
2009-2010: Deb Hollingsworth
2008: Jan Holloway
2006-2007: Ellen Sherberg
2004-2005: Merry Mosbacher
2002-2003: Patricia Mercurio
2000-2001: Linda Locke, Juanita Hinshaw
1998-1999: Francine Katz
1996-1997: Mary Ann Krey