United Way Emerging Leaders

02/20/2026

Our panel event is just 3 weeks away! Secure your spot for a discussion you won't want to miss: https://tinyurl.com/elpanel26. The topic: Civic Engagement as a Career Accelerator. With local leaders, we'll explore how volunteerism and board membership builds credibility and opens doors to new opportunities.

📅Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 - 8:00PM
📍The Union Club of Cleveland
🎫$25 ticket includes headshot station, networking, food and drink ticket, and access to the panel!
💬Panel: Kate Connor Warren (City of Cleveland), Devin H. Cotten, (Universal Basic Employment), and Scott Skinner (North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation). Moderated by Angela O'Donnell (Cleveland Leadership Center)

09/17/2025

Last night, 55 young professionals joined us for Drink to Donate event at Lakewood Truck Park! This event raised $400 in support of United Way of Greater Cleveland and a sweet pup from FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. is on the path to being adopted. For interested folks, Chicken Wing pictured solo is still looking for his fur-ever home!

08/20/2025

Emerging Leaders is excited to partner with Lakewood Truck Park to host our next Drink to Donate event 🍻 Join us on Tuesday, September 16 from 6-9PM when $1 of every beer sold will be donated back to United Way of Greater Cleveland. And, we're thrilled to share we're partnering with FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. to feature adoptable pups! Attendance is FREE, but please RSVP: https://give.unitedwaycleveland.org/store/Item.xhtml?cid=1&test=&commerceCampaignFormId=5093&orderableItemId=58311&categoryId=55051

02/24/2025

JUST 10 DAYS AWAY! Are you registered for our leadership panel: https://bit.ly/EmbracingChangeDrivingGrowth

Join us next Thursday, March 6 at The Union Club of Cleveland for a discussion with local leaders on change management, leading organizations, and how YOU can prepare to continue the work! Ticket include access to the conversation, live Q&A plus networking, heavy appetizers, and a drink.

Special thank you to our sponsors KeyBank and DonorPoint!

02/14/2025

Join us for our next event at The Union Club of Cleveland. Embracing Change, Driving Growth is a panel discussion the evening of March 6 covering topics like managing five generations in the workplace, transformational change, and how YOU can prepare to lead tomorrow.

Panelists include Sharon Sobol Jordan (United Way of Greater Cleveland), Tony Richardson (The George Gund Foundation), and Vanessa Whiting (AES Management Corp).

The event is less than 3 weeks away! So, secure your spot now. Special thanks to KeyBank and DonorPoint for sponsoring!

Join United Way's Emerging Leaders for our annual professional development panel with influential speakers and networking opportunities.

12/06/2024

Today, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Sam Dreaden of the Cleveland Guardians! As one of our newest Cabinet members, Sam has wasted no time getting involved with hands-on opportunities to volunteer and engaging his network in recent events. To his fellow young professionals looking to make a difference, Sam encourages them to find a cause they are passionate about and get involved in the work. He also reminds them to not underestimate the measurable impact of their contributions. Thank you, Sam for your commitment to United Way of Greater Cleveland, Emerging Leaders, and our community!

07/19/2024

05/23/2024

Make generosity a monthly habit! Join United Way’s Monthly Giving Program and become one of the supporters dedicated to creating positive change in Greater Cleveland. Your sustained donation provides reliable funding for vital programs, ensuring lasting impact. Plus, your first year’s gift will be matched, doubling your impact!

Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3Wkxq07

05/20/2024

We love seeing young professionals getting involved in our community! Whether it be packing produce bags, manning a registration table, or representing United Way at a community event- there are so many ways to volunteer! Check out United Way's volunteer center to find an upcoming opportunity that's right for you: https://volunteer.unitedwaycleveland.org/

05/14/2024

What a night- Last Thursday, Emerging Leaders hosted the Third Annual Fore CLE at Topgolf! More than 150 young professionals and local leaders came together to make a difference in our community. In total, the event raised more than $26,000 for United Way of Greater Cleveland and ! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a huge success. If you're looking to get involved and make a difference in Greater Cleveland, sign up for the Emerging Leaders Newsletter List here: https://bit.ly/UWGCEmergingLeaders

A final thank you to our sponsors: DonorPoint, KeyBank, Benesch, The Suttie Family, Casamigos, EY , Thompson Hine LLP, and Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC!