Annual giving campaign
Scholarships and Special Project Grants launching in 2028.
Help us reach our campaign goal of $250,000 by December 2027—and carry Nikki’s legacy of faith, service, education, and care for young people forward.
Campaign horizon
2027
Together, we can turn a generous spirit into practical support for students, emerging leaders, and the communities Nikki served.
01 / The campaign
Our goal: raise $250,000 by December 2027 to fuel scholarships, leadership development, and special projects that carry forward Nikki’s legacy.
OpportunityPractical support that helps students move forward.
ServiceLeadership rooted in care for community.
LegacyA life of faith and purpose carried forward.
02 / Ways to give
01 / Leadership Fellows
Support the Niculia “Nikki” Williams Leadership Fellows program. At least two Fellows will be selected, with timing to be announced, and each will receive a Leadership Development Award of at least $7,500 for professional and personal growth.
02 / Leadership Retreat
Support the Niculia “Nikki” Williams Leadership Fellows Retreat, an experience centered on learning, relationship-building, and the practical skills leaders need to serve well.
03 / Youth Leadership Conference
Support youth leadership development and Nikki Future Leaders Day programming, helping young people imagine more for their lives and their communities.
04 / Legacy Fund
Provide unrestricted support honoring Nikki’s legacy, directed where the need is greatest across the Foundation’s educational, leadership, and community work.
03 / Suggested giving levels
These examples are invitations to imagine what your support can make possible. Choose the level that feels right for you.
$100
Helps fund program materials and the details that make leadership programming possible.
$250
Supports practical needs across a day of youth or leadership programming.
$500
Helps strengthen the resources available to emerging leaders and young people.
$1,000
Helps fund leadership development, retreat planning, or other program needs.
$5,000
Provides meaningful support for a larger portion of the Foundation’s leadership and youth programming.
Important status note
The Foundation’s 501(c)(3) application is pending. Gifts will be accepted as soon as IRS designation is approved, and donors will receive the appropriate documentation at that time.
Join the campaign
Questions about giving? We would be glad to hear from you and share more about the Annual Giving Campaign.