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The Association of Junior Leagues International |
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The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI) is made up of 293 Junior Leagues in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Formed in 1921 by member Junior Leagues, the Association exists to add value to Junior Leagues in their fulfillment of the Junior League Mission – to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve communities through the effective action and leadership in trained volunteers.
AJLI is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization. All programs and activities are supported by membership dues, foundation and corporate grants and revenue-producing initiatives. AJLI is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors, all of whom are members of the Junior Leagues in their communities. The Board is accountable to the Leagues for development of Association goals, which enhance Leagues’ ability to fulfill the Junior League Mission. The Association staff, under the leadership of the Executive Director, develops the strategies and programs to meet those goals. The Association’s goals, as defined by the Board of Directors, are to ensure that: - Junior Leagues effectively fulfill the Mission and the Junior League flourishes.
- Junior Leagues are well-run and effective.
- All Junior Leagues access the skills, tools, connections and information to fulfill the Mission.
- Junior Leagues are a major force in the non-profit sector, in the development of women volunteers, and in community impact, and they are recognized as such.
- Junior Leagues are the preferred choice for women seeking volunteer opportunities and community leadership development.
- Communities see the Junior League as essential volunteers and community leaders.
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