UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists
Executive Board Nominations

The UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists is now accepting nominations for new Executive Board members. Complete the form below by December 1, 2024, to nominate a UT alumnae or friend of the University of Tennessee System.

Criteria for AWP Executive Board members:

• Contribute gifts totaling at least $50k to the University of Tennessee System through pledges, outright gifts and/or planned gifts.
• Commit to a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027.
• Contribute at least $2,000 annually to the Alliance Giving Circle Grant Program for a total commitment of at least $6,000 per three-year term.
• Serve on at least one committee (communications, grants, membership or programming).
• Serve as ambassadors and advocates for the University of Tennessee System through education, discovery and outreach that enables strong economic, social and environmental well-being.

The Alliance was created in 1998 to raise awareness of the integral role women play in philanthropy at the University of Tennessee.

Mission: To educate, empower, and inspire women to be philanthropic leaders at the University of Tennessee System.

Vision:  To empower the University of Tennessee in its pursuit of excellence as the nation’s leading land-grant institution by engaging altruistic women in meaningful philanthropic and leadership opportunities.

View the AWP Executive Board member Roles and Responsibilities (PDF).

View a list of current AWP Executive Board members.

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Melissa Smith msmith@utfi.org or 865-254-5282.

Nominations are due December 1, 2024.