Membership
Members of AALS have a deep commitment to supporting minorities and giving back to the community. For AALS membership, an annual gift of at least $1,000 can be made through the workplace campaign or through an individual donation. AALS also offers a step-up program which allows participants to gradually increase their gift from $600 to $1,000 over three years while enjoying full membership and recognition in AALS.
Step-Up Program
For those individuals not quite ready to join AALS at the $1,000 level, the AALS Step-Up program allows current leadership givers to gradually increase their gift over a period of three years. Step-Up members will make a commitment to increase their United Way gift, giving at least $600 in year one, $800 in year two and $1,000 in year three. Step-Up members are recognized as AALS members and have access to all AALS benefits.
Benefits
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Exclusive invitations to member events and volunteer opportunities
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Opportunities to network with top executives from leading companies and minority business owners at member receptions and events
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Waived tuition for the award-winning Project Inclusion 13-week Board Governance Leadership and Development Program (cost $125)
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Recognition in United Way publications
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Subscription to member newsletter to keep up with relevant news and events
About the African American Leadership Society
Established in 2007, AALS engages and unites more than 500 professionals with shared affinities for making a difference locally through leadership giving and volunteer service. AALS also partners with companies in the region to strengthen workplace diversity. With more than $226,000 given through annual workplace campaigns and over $18,000 infused into the community through our Endowment Fund, AALS is helping change the odds in South Hampton Roads.
“I believe that life is about giving. When we share with someone in need, oftentimes we feel more
fulfilled than the person receiving the gift.”
Cabinet Members
Tom Hasty
2019 Chair | TowneBank
Barbara Hamm Lee
Residential
Gina Owens
TowneBank
Sanyika Evans
Residential
Iris James
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
Michelle Sanderson
Residential
Ursula Giles
PRA Group
Sharon Jones-Hayes
Sentara Healthcare
Edith White
HRCAP
Stephanie Gordon
Foodbank of Southeast Virginia
Kevin Otey
HRCAP