young leaders society

To learn more about the Young Leaders Society, email our YLS team.
2023 YLS Events
February 28
Unlabeled: A Wine, Whiskey & Mingling Event
April 5
Bedtime Books Day of Action at First Horizon Park
April
YLS Happy Hour
May
United Way of Greater Nashville’s annual Community Meeting
June
YLS Happy Hour
July
Stuff the Bus Day of Action
August
YLS Volunteer Event
September
YLS and Leaders United Happy Hour at First Horizon Park
October
Networking Over Nashville
November
Give Thanks Day of Action
YLS and Tennessee State University You First Event
December
YLS Happy Hour
How It Works
- Young professionals age 45 and younger.
- Pledge now with a minimum annual gift of $500 to United Way (just $20/pay period). Be sure to utilize your company’s match program if available.
- Members expand their social and professional networks and enhance their skill sets by networking and volunteering with like-minded individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I join?
By joining this active group of emerging leaders, you will have a unique opportunity to make lasting change throughout your community. Through unique networking events and hands-on volunteering opportunities, members leverage the power of United Way to connect, serve and grow—both personally and professionally.
How many members are in YLS?
We currently have more than 500 YLS members representing 40 local companies.
What kind of events are held for members?
As a member, you might read to a student in a nearby Read to Succeed classroom, deliver backpacks full of school supplies from Stuff the Bus to children on their first day of school, get your hands dirty by volunteering at a Family Resource Center, or network with some of the most influential business leaders in Greater Nashville.
Why should I give to United Way?
United Way unites the community and mobilizes resources so that every child, individual and family thrives. When you commit to United Way, you are fighting for a community where every person—no matter their background, their abilities or their zip code—has an equal chance at a bright future.