Women United's signature event, formerly Perfect Pitch, is now POWER PITCH.
This isn’t just a rebrand, it’s a resolution. Power Pitch is about celebrating and recognizing outstanding work building power to dismantle and uproot the harmful systems that affect women, inclusive of all who identify as such, in our community. It is about calling attention to the positive changes and movements that are happening and how we answer that call and join in. It is about recognizing these power players.
We know there is much to be done.
Our goal with Power Pitch 2024 is to shine a light on the initiatives, programs and organizations that are building power with and for women in the areas of education, health, financial security and/or environmental resilience and regeneration. Join us to create a buzz of how women are leveling up for other women.
What to expect
The three finalist organizations will provide a TED-talk like Pitch that speaks to how they are building POWER with the work they are doing now and, in the year, to come. These pitches will be evaluated in real time by a POWER PANEL of remarkable women who are building POWER for women through their own impactful work.
Throughout the evening, we will hear from women who are leaders, doers, creators, problem solvers, solution suppliers, and all-around phenomenal powerhouses. This will be an invitation to get involved, to elevate, and celebrate.
At the end of the evening, one Power Pitch finalist will win a $10,000 award in recognition of their organization’s work. Runners-up won’t leave empty-handed; they’ll also receive financial awards in recognition of their efforts and powerful pitches.
Proceeds directly fund the awards given to the 501c3 organizations that evening, as well as the continued work of Women United over the next year.
POWER PITCH
When:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Where:
Brown's Revolution Hall
425 River St, Troy, NY
Tickets:
Coming Soon
Sponsorships
Get your company involved as a Power Pitch sponsor. Send a message to Nicki Pezzulo at NickiP@unitedwaygcr.org to see how you can support these impactful programs.
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2024 Power Pitch Agency Applications
The goal of Power Pitch is to shine a light on the initiatives, programs and organizations that are building power with and for women in the areas of education, health, financial security and/or environmental resilience and regeneration. Join us to create a buzz of how women are leveling up for other women. The Pitch isn’t to talk about what you might do, but rather what you are doing now and, in the year, to come.
Three finalists will be chosen to provide a TED talk like Pitch that speaks to how your organization is building POWER.
General Eligibility
All non-profit 501(c)(3) agencies that service the 9- county area of the Greater Capital Region (Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie) may apply for funding, subject to meeting general United Way requirements. By applying, you certify that your organization can provide the following documentation at any time during the course of the selection process: Proof of 501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsor status; List of current Board of Directors and their affiliation.
Award
The award amount is $10,000 and will be awarded to the agency that is chosen as the Power Pitch winner with additional awards of $2,500 made to runner-up Pitches. In addition, all finalist organizations invited to the Power Pitch on December 4, 2024 will have the option to be connected with Women United and supported throughout 2025 with in-kind contributions, volunteer support, strategic support in advocacy from United Way and other means that would be useful as identified by the organization.
RFP: Request For Pitches
To be considered for this Award, an agency must fully complete this RFP application and submit it by October 28, 2024.
View a PDF version of the application.
2023 Perfect Pitch Winner
Working Group on Girls of Schenectady (WGGS)
2023 Panel of Sharks
L to R: Cinnamon Carlarne, Vera Cohen, Jennifer Keida, Leola Edelin, Carrie Hillenbrandt. Not pictured: Georgia Kelly
About Working Group on Girls of Schenectady
WGGS gives social and emotional support to middle and high school girls in Schenectady by providing safe spaces and meaningful connections for them to develop their own voices. WGGS serves as role models and advocates as these girls navigate the challenges of adolescence. They are taught to teach themselves, to be problem solvers, and to be resilient.
About their Pitch
Delivered by Board Co-Presidents Chinira Lovick and Monique Wade, the Working Group on Girls of Schenectady pitched an original program called FRESH (Food, Resiliency, Education, Socialization, and Health). FRESH's main benefits are educating, empowering, mentoring, and providing sustainable life skills to young women in the Schenectady community. FRESH will be a holistic program including several components: mentorship, leadership, gardening, farm-to-table, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, social-emotional learning, and community service.
2022 Perfect Pitch Winner
Capital Region Menstrual Health
Previously Schenectady Menstrual Health Coalition
2022 Panel of Sharks
From L to R: Kristen Mahan, Sujata Chaudhry, Yvonne McCrea, Deshanna Wiggins, Tamika Otis
Capital Region Menstrual Health
As an initiative of Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Capital Region Menstrual Health (CRMH) works to promote the health and well-being of individuals who menstruate in our area. CRMH works to increase period equity by bringing period products directly into under-resourced communities through a network of established and trusted community-based organizations.
About Their Pitch
Capital Region Menstrual Health seeks to bolster sustainability as a multifaceted initiative fighting period poverty by providing menstrual products and educational materials free of charge to people disproportionately impacted by the expenses of these products. If successful, CRMH plans to purchase menstrual hygiene products, educational and promotional materials, and install community period boxes strategically in close proximity to partner organizations.
2021 Perfect Pitch Winner
RISSE - Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc.
2021 Panel of Sharks
From L to R: Anne Putnam, Annie Berdar, Heidi KnoBlauch, Coretta Kilikelly, Michele Brinkman
2020 Perfect Pitch Winner
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
2020 Panel of Sharks
From L to R: JoDee Kenney, Lizzie Schlegel, Katrina Consiglio, Daquetta Jones, Nancy B. Sever, Esq., Not Pictured: Tiffany Orner
2019 Perfect Pitch Winner
South End Children's Cafe
2019 Panel of Sharks
