What is the Annual Fund?

The Annual Fund is a year-round fundraiser for the Junior League of Memphis that directly supports our work in advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact.

Where Does My Donation Go?

Funds raised for the Junior League of Memphis directly support our efforts to provide trained volunteers and financial support to community programs and partnerships. By partnering with the Junior League of Memphis, your gift can provide the following:

• $100: will provide art supplies for student projects at Brewster Elementary School.
• $250: will provide an evening meal for the families at Salvation Army’s Purdue Center of Hope.
• $500: will provide 500 diapers for families throughout Memphis through Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry.
• $2,500: will provide an Innovative Teaching Grant to an outstanding educator in our community.
• $5,000: will provide bi-weekly meals to 75 families at the Lester Street Community Center through the G.R.O.W Binghampton program.

Donating is Safe, Simple, and Secure

When you choose to donate to The Junior League of Memphis, feel confident that your personal information is safe. All donations are processed through a secure portal, so you’ll never have to worry about privacy. Donors may give an unrestricted gift to the JLM to support our Annual Fund in any amount desired, with benefits based on the level of the donation. Please consider joining our monthly giving program by checking the appropriate box on our donation form.

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When can I give?

You can give at any time! The Annual Fund fundraising year runs concurrent with our Junior League year. Gifts made from June 2024 – May 2025 will go toward the 2024 – 2025 Junior League year. The Annual Fund is open to our members and also to our friends and supporters in the community who wish to support our mission.

Other Ways to Support JLM

Junior League of Memphis President’s Society

The JLM President’s Society recognizes donors who donate $500 or more annually during the JLM fiscal year (June 1-May 31).  All of these donations are directed to the Annual Fund. President’s Society donors are recognized in the JLM Annual Report and at a special reception with the JLM president.

To contribute and become a member of the JLM President’s Society, click here.

Kroger Community Rewards

Kroger Community Rewards allows you to donate to JLM while making your routine grocery run.  A digital account is needed to participate in Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, you will need to ensure you have a Plus Card linked to your account. Then, select the Junior League of Memphis as an organization.

Click here to get started with Kroger Community Rewards.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

The Junior League of Memphis offers special sponsorship opportunities for the following public events: Develop HER Women’s Summit, JLM’s Witches Run 5K/10K Race, APEX – a DEIB Initiative and The Art of Entertaining.

Ready to Give?

For any questions about giving opportunities or sponsorships, please contact Michelle Nixon, Senior Director of Development, at directorofdevelopment@jlmemphis.org or 901.452.2151.