United WE Donor Feature: Jinny McCoy
“I want to help women and girls,” said Jinny McCoy, discussing her 30-year history supporting United WE, formerly Women’s Foundation. As a past board member, donor and advocate for our mission, Jinny recently joined as a founding member of United WE’s Legacy Society, comprised of individuals who make a gift in their estate plans to United WE.
Jinny is proud to support gender equity, noting that as one of few women working in the stock brokerage world in the 1960’s and 1970’s she saw the need for women’s advancement. “Women had very few options when it came to careers back then. We’ve made great strides, but there is still more to do to help empower women.”
After being asked by a friend and board member at the time, Bunni Copaken, to get involved, Jinny became an instrumental part in United WE’s board, beginning as Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer for several years. She also served on several fundraising committees. She recalled the importance of the organization’s first research study in the early 1990’s that revealed very little philanthropy was given to advance women and girls. When reflecting further on her involvement and support, she reminisced about purchasing the very first two copy machines for the organization. “I liked what the organization was doing and wanted to help make them more efficient and successful.” Jinny also enjoyed meeting so many diverse women from all walks of life. “Our board and supporters represented all races, abilities and sexual orientation, and it helped me get to know women outside of my backyard.”
“We’ve made great strides, but there is still more to do to help empower women.”
Investing in United WE with a legacy gift means Jinny is investing in the future of women. “I can’t take it with me,” Jinny chuckled. “I want to make an impact and truly help women and girls, long after I’m gone.” Jinny is also continuing her leadership of United WE, as she recently agreed to serve as an Honorary Chair for our new comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Thank you, Jinny, for your on-going support and passion for empowering women!
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2021, United WE also wants to celebrate 30 founding members of our Legacy Society. We invite you to join Jinny and become a founding member of our Legacy Society by including United WE in your estate plan. Contact Angie Heer, Chief Development Officer at cdo@united-we.org or 816.988.2007 for further information.