The Exponential Power of Philanthropy
a philanthropic IMPACT fund to give transformatIVE grants to local CHARITIES that Primarily benefit women and girls in London
CHARITY NUMBER 1209624
Our Vision & Mission
VISION An engaged community of donors contributing to a world where women and girls are safe, confident and independent.
MISSION To enhance philanthropic engagement by pooling resources and investing collectively in charities benefitting marginalised women and girls in London
EXPERIENCE THE EXPONENTIAL POWER OF GIVING FOR YOURSELF
WHY JOIN?
Your donations are pooled to make a significant impact in the London community
100% of your £1,000 donation to the grant fund goes towards funding awards
Gain first-hand knowledge of the philanthropic process
Decide your level of involvement in Impact London Collective from year to year
Discover and engage - if you wish - in dynamic local initiatives
We are interested in a diverse and inclusive membership and we have a Sponsored Membership programme in place. All interested parties are encouraged to enquire.
HOW TO GIVE
Leadership Team
Erica Wax Co-Founder
Erica’s experience spans politics, the private sector and non-profit organizations. She has a life-long passion for providing skills and opportunities to young people so that they can realize their potential, and also for empowering women and girls. While at Merrill Lynch in New York, Erica co-founded and ran a charity called Girls Career Workshop. For the last six years, she has been an active Governor at Ark Elvin Academy in Wembley, London. She is also on the UK Advisory Board of Room to Read, the Advisory Board of The Sutton Trust, and the Harvard Kennedy School Global Policy Council.
Lani Martin Co-Founder
Lani has extensive experience in finance, including 12 years in investment banking with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America Securities, and, more recently, as an active private equity investor and advisor. Lani has had a consistent commitment to charities that support children’s health and education globally. Lani serves on the Global Leadership Council and is a UK Trustee for Seeds of Peace. She is also on the Ivey Advisory Board for the Richard Ivey School of Business and is a founding member of and serves on the IWIL Committee - Ivey Women Investing in Leadership.
Read the full Leadership Team’s bios here.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. "
- Margaret Mead
