Business Leaders Unite

Are you seeking a method to establish connections with new individuals and align your interests with a meaningful purpose? United Way affinity groups facilitate the connection between leadership benefactors and professionals who share their interests and the causes they are passionate about. Emerging Leaders group (ages 20–40) who contribute $365 annually bring change makers in Habersham County together to create a stronger community for all. United Way affinity organizations give members the opportunity to socialize, contribute to their community, and gain a deeper understanding of it through networking events and volunteering.

The following are the primary four reasons to become a member of Emerging Leaders Affinity Group:

1. Social networking

The most successful individuals are frequently those who are most connected, according to Top Resume, a consensus among experts. Joining a United Way affinity group is an excellent way to broaden your network for personal and professional development opportunities. As a member, you will have the opportunity to attend social events, engage with United Way's most influential donors, and meet community-minded individuals who share your interests and passions. 

2. Volunteering

More than just fundraising is necessary to effect change. This is the reason why our affinity group members also donate their time. Members can anticipate a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to contribute to their community through consistent volunteer initiatives with United Way and its partners.

3. Professional Development

We will soon have the opportunity to take part in exclusive professional development events where community leaders from a variety of industries discuss their professional and philanthropic success as members of a United Way affinity group. The initiative that pairs Emerging Leader members with United Way's premier leadership givers, the Tocqueville Society, emphasizes the opportunity to learn from Habersham County's most prominent community leaders.

4. Comprehending the requirements of our community: 

Creating positive, enduring change necessitates an understanding of the needs of the community you serve. United Way affinity group events are exceptional opportunities to gain insight into the most challenging issues facing our community and the collaborative efforts being made to address them. There are numerous advantages to participating in a United Way affinity group, including the opportunity to network with the most accomplished individuals in Habersham County and develop into an informed community leader.