Emerging Philanthropists (EP) is a group of young leaders working to make an impact in our region through innovation and equity in the nonprofit sector. Members donate and contribute their time to make a difference and also have opportunities to network with community philanthropic leaders and corporate executives in Southeastern Michigan.

Membership Criteria and Benefits

EPs give a minimum $500 annual donation to United Way for Southeastern Michigan. As young leaders making a difference, benefits to this gift include access to custom volunteer opportunities and social and networking events including happy hours, Beyond the Boardroom sessions, policy functions and programs with our Tocqueville Society.

Emerging Philanthropists Happy Hours

Please join our Emerging Philanthropists for their monthly informal Happy Hour, where all are welcome! Come mingle, engage with friends of United Way and enjoy some of our region’s best spots. All happy hours take place from 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 8
Sam Hill, Ann Arbor
Join us for a Happy Hour at Sam Hill in Ann Arbor, where we will be collecting back-to-school supplies. Items collected will be donated to Washtenaw County’s Stuff the Bus. Students are in need of: pencils, backpacks, three-ring binders, composition books, erasers, colored pencils, crayons, pens, mechanical pencils, pencil sharpeners, folders, highlighters, index cards, scientific calculators, display boards, protractors, rulers and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to mingle with fellow members and contribute to a great cause.

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Learn more about our Emerging Philanthropists group here.

Reach out to EmergingPhilanthropists@LiveUnitedSEM.org with any questions.

160 members

$150,000 raised in 2019

2000+ hours networked

Meet Our Leadership

Meet the next generation of philanthropists who are helping shape the work of United Way.

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Testimonials

Learn why these leaders joined United Way’s Emerging Philanthropists.

“I joined Emerging Philanthropists to work with like-minded professionals looking to give back to our community.”

Brad Lutz