Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development (WILD)
With a rich legacy at MSU, the WILD Conference has been an instrumental force for empowering individuals and fostering a culture of intersectional and expansive gender equity and inclusion. However, following the temporary halt in 2016 due to the closure of the Women's Resource Center, the program made an exhilarating comeback with the establishment of the Women*s Student Services in 2019.
Today, the WILD Program has evolved into a dynamic initiative that not only hosts a one-day leadership conference on campus but also encompasses a transformative leadership workshop series during both the fall and spring semesters. Serving as a signature event within the Women*s Student Services’ office— soon to be Women And Gender Equity (WAGE)— WILD has solidified its position as a catalyst for leadership growth and inclusive community development.
Through a visionary lens, WILD aims to foster meaningful connections, promote active engagement, and equip individuals and groups within Michigan State University and beyond. By nurturing a collective spirit of social responsibility, the program is dedicated to raising agents of positive change, not only on campus but also within broader society. Join us in this transformative journey towards a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow. Your support can help us continue to create impactful ripples of change and inspire generations to come.
Your gift will impact the WILD program in tangible ways:
$15 = t-shirt for a student attendee at WILD
$50 = registration for 5 student attendees
$100 = lunch for four students at WILD
$500 = student keynote honorarium
Support Leadership Development at MSU
Each year, the WILD Conference and the leadership development workshop series brings an opportunity for students to further their leadership development and create a space of empowerment on MSU’s campus. Through a keynote speaker, panel, [delete educational] workshops, and networking, students learn from one another and commit to being co-liberators in the fight for inclusive and intersectional gender equity.
Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development (WILD) Conference Financial Support and Student Sponsorship
Money raised through this campaign will allow WILD to greatly expand the conference’s reach at MSU and build upon past success. In addition, fundraising helps us maintain our commitment to provide free conference registration to all MSU undergraduate and graduate students.
Various communities see themselves reflected in the conference’s themes and goals, creating a strong sense of belonging and community to campus. The WILD Conference and the students planning and executing the conference rely on financial support from various departments and groups, making WILD a collaborative experience in which many communities have stake in.
The Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development Planning Committee
The Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development is a student leadership conference facilitated by a committed group of engaged students in collaboration with the office of Women*s Student Services and Women*s Council at Michigan State University. Without the leadership and dedicated involvement of the WILD planning committee, the WILD Conference would not be possible. Help support the generations of future leaders that WILD inspires by making a gift to support the Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development.
Make a Gift by Mail:
University Advancement
Spartan Way
535 Chestnut Road, Room 300
East Lansing, MI 48824
*Make check payable to Michigan State University and write “Appeal 25OOPCF1GTWILD” in the note section.