United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s Emerging Leaders is a diverse group of engaged young professionals working to drive impact in the Capital Region. Members use their unique skills, passion, and creativity to dive into social issue areas facing our community and create sustainable change. Emerging Leaders leverage the power of United Way to show the strength and collective impact of the next generation of philanthropists.
For more information on how to get involved email EmergingLeaders@unitedwaygcr.org
Connect – Make lasting connections with other young professionals and community leaders at social networking events.
Serve – Enhance your community impact and meet your philanthropic goals by participating in hands-on volunteer opportunities.
Lead – Strengthen your leadership skills through a variety of opportunities for networking, leadership development, and educational events.
August 2022
Tuesday, August 30
Capital Region Adult Spelling Bee presented by Emerging Leaders United
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen | 6 - 9 p.m.
Register to compete or join us to watch. Attendees can bring a school supply donation for free entry or give the suggested $10 donation at the door.
September 2022
Thursday, September 1
Nutritious Learning Trails Path Install
Lend a hand as we install our next path in Hudson's Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, creating engaging learning opportunities for kids in our communities.
Email EmergingLeaders@unitedwaygcr.org
Wednesday, September 21
Campaign Kick Off
Take part in an Emerging Leaders workshop as we kick off a new campaign season.
October 2022
Monday, October 3
Volunteer Opportunity with the Regional Food Bank of NENY
Join us to volunteer our time and learn about the work of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York! We will be given a tour of the facility in Latham with an educational presentation, followed by sorting of donated foods from local retail outlets. This is an Emerging Leaders United exclusive volunteer session, but feel free to sign up a friend who may be interested in joining the group.
Limited spots are available! To sign up, email emergingleaders@unitedwaygcr.org with your t-shirt size.
Wednesday, October 19
UWGCR Annual Meeting
November 2022
Wednesday, November 2
Speed Mentoring at The Blake Annex
Tuesday, November 29
Next Generation of Philanthropists on Giving Tuesday
For Giving Tuesday, a group of Emerging Leaders in the Capital Region come together to support UWGCR’s continuing efforts to fight for the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the Greater Capital Region.
December 2022
Wednesday, December 7
Women United Perfect Pitch
December TBD
Emerging Leaders Holiday Gathering
December TBD
SHRED Volunteer Opportunity
NETWORKING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Emerging Leaders have exclusive access to monthly networking and volunteer opportunities to become more involved in the community. Along with our partner agencies, United Way of the Greater Capital Region inspires Emerging Leaders participants with service projects, professional development workshops, and nonprofit leadership educational opportunities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Partnering with our local community, Emerging Leaders United hosts special events like the Adult Spelling Bee, raising money and collecting supplies for school children in need across the Capital Region.
518 DAY
Participate together in United Way's annual 518 Day, the single largest day of impact in the Capital Region. In 2022, the group installed the region's first Nutritious Choices Learning Path, planted flowers, cleaned up in Black Lives Matter park in Albany, and installed a second Nutritious Choices Learning Path in Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in Hudson.
GIVING TUESDAY
Annually a group of active Emerging Leaders will be selected to be featured as The Next Generation of Philanthropists on Giving Tuesday, raising funds in support of UWGCR and Emerging Leaders United.
Leadership Committee
CeliaMarie DeCancio
Entreprenuer
Lizzie Schlegel
Fingerpaint
Lucas Sestito
Callanan Industries, Inc.
Lauren Valentine
Alaant Workforce Solutions
William VonAtzingen
Cetera Investors
