WLC Uplifting Community
Beyond providing professional development opportunity, WLC has made a lasting contribution to the Las Vegas community through philanthropic support.
In its early years WLC proceeds after costs were donated to the nonprofit foundations of the Las Vegas American Indian, Asian, Latin and Urban Chambers of Commerce, and later The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada also, to subsidize student scholarship programs and other charitable initiatives.
After the nonprofit MGM Resorts Foundation assumed sponsorship of WLC, the focus of the conference’s charitable giving moved to nonprofit organizations that serve women and/or girls in the Las Vegas community.
In keeping with WLC’s strong tradition of supporting nonprofit agencies that serve the needs and interests of women and/or girls, if possible FWLE will donate a portion of any proceeds after costs of every WLC to such nonprofits, along with use of funds to support FWLE operations or other leadership development programs.
2022 WLC Donation to Dress for Success
2022 WLC Donation to SafeNest
2023 WLC Donation to The Shade Tree
2024 WLC Donation to UNSHAKEABLE
2011-2024 Donations
The Shade Tree of Las Vegas, which affords 24-hour accessible safe shelter to homeless and abused women and children in crisis and helps clients access job and career placement training, mental health services and/or quality affordable housing.
SEEDS of Hope, The Embracing Project/The Center 4 Peace and The Rape Crisis Center, dedicated to helping victims and those in jeopardy of human trafficking.
Dress for Success Southern Nevada, which empowers women to achieve economic independence through a network of work and life support, professional attire and development tools.
Southern Nevada Children First, created to mentor, educate and support homeless, pregnant and parenting youth and young adults, while delivering support services to their children.
WestCare Nevada Inc. Women and Children Campus, which at the time provided a wide spectrum of behavioral health services to adult women, children, adolescents and families.
SafeNest, established to guarantee a safe shelter for women and children abused by domestic or teen violence; a 24-hour hotline; and counseling, legal and other support services.
Women’s Development Center, which offers affordable housing, economic and educational opportunities and support services to families and individuals to attain long-term self-sufficiency and end the cycle of poverty.
Women’s Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN), UNLV, a center for research about women, girls and gender issues to improve the lives of women and educate and promote sound policy and social action locally and globally.
UNSHAKEABLE is a Nevada 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves women in recovery from domestic & sexual violence, substance use disorder, human trafficking, and homelessness.
WLC’s Impact
NORMA INTIAGO
Executive Director Dress for Success Southern Nevada
"Professional development is particularly important for women, to help dismantle gender inequity in the workplace and wage disparity. When women of all walks of life, ethnicity, incomes and industries are able to come together, participate in a professional development conference and expand their network of influence, women are just as likely as men to get promoted and grow in their careers. That’s the power of the Women's Leadership Conference. Dress for Success [DFS] Southern Nevada's partnership with the FWLE helps accelerate women’s careers and democratize networks, and diversify the talent pipeline. Lack of sponsorship is one indicator of what’s really been holding many women back — exclusion from organizations’ most influential networks. FWLE’s sponsorship of DFS clients gives access to powerful networks, providing impressive benefits to leaders, high-performing employees, and organizations themselves."
LAURIE CODY
Vice President
SafeNest
“The SafeNest leadership team looks forward to this event every year. It’s empowering and inspiring to be in a room with so many visionary, exceptional women; and, it’s a great testament to ‘girl power.’ Not only is our agency almost always represented on the guest list, we’ve been the fortunate recipient of philanthropic support – one hundred percent of which helped fund innovative, trauma-informed services designed to rebuild shattered lives. We’re truly grateful to participate and partner with the annual Women’s Leadership Conference and look forward to being a part of next year’s event.”