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 and value of in-kind donations).
Fulcrum Society Members
Diamond $25,000+
Gail Alexander
Lucie Cammack
Ruth Ann Harnisch
Patricia C. Meadows
Mary M. Wester
Jerry Williams
Emerald $15,000 – $24,999
Cile Cowan
Claire M. Gulmi
Cynthia A. Whitfield-Story
Ruby $10,000 – $14,999
Anonymous
Jan Babiak
Sallie W. Bailey
Jean Ann Banker
Tamela Gill Davis
Pam Griffith
Vicki Holton
Leslie Maclellan
Marlene Moses
Laurie Miller
Ann Shayne
Susan Simons
Sapphire $5,000 – $9,999
Anonymous
Janet Abney
Sallie B. Bailey
Melinda Balser
Susan Bowen
Rusty Burdge
Beth R. Chase
Anita Conn
Angelita B. Dalton
Kendra Deas
Marti Downey
Norah Drummey
Laurie G. Eskind
Sarah Ann Ezzell
Irwin Fisher
Sara Finley
Beth Fortune
Elena Goss
Donna Griggs
Tonya Hallett
Judy Hays
Sharon Hels
Adrienne Johnson
May Lavender
Jana Lisle Parham
Carla Lovell
Susan C. Mackie
Beth-Ann Martorello
Mary Ann McCready
Eleanor McDonald
Katherine M. McElroy
Elizabeth Millsaps
Laurie Miller
Rita P. Mitchell
Anne Z. Morgan
Britton Nielsen
Celeste M. Reed
Sharon K. Roberson
Jennifer Robinson
Abbey M. Ruby
Tara Scarlett
Cameron C. Simmons
Jeanette Smith
Sue M. Spickard
Debbie Turner
Mimi Vaughn
Elizabeth Washko
Kim Wayman
Nicky Weaver
Erin Webber
Jennifer Weber
Amanda H. Weeks-Geveden
Jinanne West
Evette White
Gail C. Williams
Christie A. Wilson
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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