Fulcrum Society ↘
The Fulcrum Society is a collective of women philanthropists who are passionate about transforming lives in their community. Fulcrum Society members enjoy building connections with other like-minded women and knowing their gifts make a difference in the lives touched by YWCA programs and services. Fulcrum Society members give $5,000 or more in a fiscal year to YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee.
2025-2026 Fulcrum Leadership Committee
Jean Ann Banker, Sarah Ann Ezzell, Mary Ann McCready, and Nicky Weaver
Click here to view Fulcrum Society benefits or contact Meghan Gwaltney for more information.
Fulcrum Society membership is open to women who make a $5,000 or more gift to YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee between July 1 – June 30. Eligible contributions can be made with gifts of cash, stock, company match, event tickets, or event donations (excluding Wine Women & Shoes auction items).
Fulcrum Society Members
Diamond $25,000+
Gail Alexander
Lucie Cammack
Patricia C. Meadows
Mary M. Wester
Emerald $15,000 – $24,999
Irwin Fisher
Claire M. Gulmi
Cynthia A. Whitfield-Story
Jerry B. Williams
Ruby $10,000 – $14,999
Anonymous
Jan Babiak
Laurie Miller
Ann Shayne
Susan Simons
Christie A. Wilson
Sapphire $5,000 – $9,999
Anonymous
Sallie B. Bailey
Sallie W. Bailey
Melinda Balser
Jean Ann Banker
Roxianne Bethune
Susan Bowen
Rusty Burdge
Beth R. Chase
Angelita B. Dalton
Kendra Deas
Amy Delaplain
Norah Drummey
Laurie G. Eskind
Sarah Ann Ezzell
Sara Finley
Beth Fortune
Elena Goss
Tonya Hallett
Cordia Harrington
Judy Hays
Sharon Hels
Tracey Henry
Vicki M. Holton
Adrienne Johnson
May Lavender
Jana Lisle Parham
Carla Lovell
Susan C. Mackie
Mary Ann McCready
Eleanor McDonald
Katherine M. McElroy
Elizabeth Millsaps
Rita P. Mitchell
Marlene Moses
Britton Nielsen
Angela Pacheco
Celeste M. Reed
Sharon K. Roberson
Jennifer Robinson
Abbey M. Ruby
Tara Scarlett
Theresa Seebode
Cameron C. Simmons
Jeanette Smith
Sue M. Spickard
Sarah Trahern
Debbie Turner
Ann Urban
Mimi Vaughn
Elizabeth Washko
Kim Wayman
Nicky Weaver
Erin Webber
Amanda H. Weeks-Geveden
Evette White
Gail C. Williams
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Benefits of Fulcrum Society Membership:
SAPPHIRE | $5,000 - $9,999
- Annual year-of-impact video message
- Recognition on website & event programs
- Invitations to Fulcrum Society gatherings
RUBY | $10,000 - $14,999
- All Sapphire level benefits, plus
- Personal message or art from a program participant
- Recognition on Fulcrum Society Letterhead
EMERALD | $15,000 - $24,999
- All Ruby level benefits, plus..
- Two complimentary tickets to our two signature events: Academy for Women of Achievement and Wine Women & Shoes
DIAMOND | $25,000+
- All Emerald level benefits, plus...
- VIP Dinner with YWCA President & CEO and special guest