About the Program
Engaged Leaders United is a program for adults aged 50 and under who donate or pledge a minimum annual gift of $250 or a combined minimum annual gift of $500 with their spouse. Being an Engaged Leader will allow you to discover and expand your philanthropic passions through volunteering, networking and community involvement. Anyone who qualifies for the Engaged Leaders United program AND checks the box on their pledge form will be invited to participate in these opportunities.
To learn more or to become part of this group, contact United Way at 507-345-4551 or josephl@mankatounitedway.org.
Engaged Leader Opportunities...
• Volunteer for various community projects with other leaders.
• Meet corporate and community leaders as well as other young leaders who will help you grow both professionally and in philanthropy.
• Attend the Tocqueville Speaker Series, in which Tocqueville Society Leaders (those who give a personal annual gift of $10,000 or more) share their professional and personal journeys and their perspectives on philanthropy.
• Attend the Business of Giving Series, in which regional business leaders invite leaders to learn more about what their company's perspective on giving and what they do to give back to the community.
Engaged Leaders United Spotlight: Meet Crystal Olson!
We are excited to feature individuals who are part of Greater Mankato Area United Way’s Engaged Leaders United group to learn why they are involved in making a difference in our region through United Way.
Crystal Olson serves as the Engaged Leaders United Committee Chair and has been an Engaged Leader for seven years. Having grown up in Mankato and New Richland (Blue Earth and Waseca counties, respectively), Crystal loves the work Greater Mankato Area United Way does to support both of the communities she calls home. She loves volunteering and can be seen working at different United Way events, including Fire & Ice and the Men’s Event.
During the workday, Crystal can be found at the Children’s Museum supporting fundraising efforts as the Development Manager. Three great words to describe Crystal are organized, caring, and Hufflepuff. Along with supporting her community, she has also worked diligently to complete her MBA on July 4, 2024! Crystal is a very proud auntie who is obsessed with her little humans, and is a very devoted dog mom to her 3-year-old shih tzu, Benji.
Crystal, thank you for your volunteerism and community involvement through Greater Mankato Area United Way!
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