Women in Aviation International (WAI) is introducing The Lift Society on Dec. 1, 2026, creating a new recognition program for individual donors supporting the organization’s mission.
Building on the WAI Giving Circle established in 2024, the program features five tiers: Navigator, Explorer, Pathfinder, Trailblazer, and Visionary. According to WAI officials, donors receive tiered benefits ranging from digital badges, pins, and luggage tags to special recognition at the organization’s annual conference.
“By donating, you help open doors for girls and women pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace,” said WAI CEO Lynda Coffman. “We hope you’ll join us as we continue to lift women higher, together.”
The program operates on an annual earn-and-enjoy model where contributions during a calendar year establish tier status through the following year. Contributions received by Dec. 31, 2026, earn status for all of 2027, with all 2026 gifts counting toward tier placement. Individual charitable gifts qualify, while sponsorships, membership dues, and in-kind gifts are excluded.
For more information: WAI.org
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