In 1996, second-year law student Nancy Lublin received a $5,000 inheritance from her great-grandfather and decided to turn this gift into one that would keep on giving. She teamed up with three nuns in her area and, identifying a crucial need that was not being filled, founded Dress for Success in the basement of a church in Manhattan. From that original basement boutique, the mission of Dress for Success spread over all North America and then across the globe, demonstrating that achieving economic independence is a challenge that all women face regardless of their location, language, customs or culture.

To carry on in her memory, Dress for Success Indianapolis created the Pearl Society, a community of individuals committed to supporting local women professionally propelling them towards employment and ultimately economic independence. This priceless gift, like a string of pearls, is an asset to the individual, her family, and our city! As a Dress for Success Indianapolis Pearl Society Member, you will align yourself with an established, well respected organization, impacting Indianapolis women entering the workforce and helping grow our economy.

Become a Pearl Society member with a minimum tax-deductible donation of $1,000 to support Dress for Success Indianapolis programming. This gift will provide 5 or more local women seeking employment with an appointment to be fitted with a business suit, blouses, shoes, purse, and accessories, accompanied with career and job placement services!

TRENDSETTER SOCIETY BENEFITS – $1,000

• Dress for Success Logo Pin
• A ticket to the DFSI Model Luncheon
• Two tickets to Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show & Dinner – Premier Seating
• Special recognition from the podium at the Model Luncheon and at Stepping Out in Style
• Opportunity to participate in DFSI Pearl Society photo shoot, to appear on the DFSI Indianapolis Website
• Recognition on the Dress for Success Website
• Invitations to exclusive DFSI Pearl Society events
• Listing in the Stepping Out in Style program as a DFSI Trendsetter Society Member

VISIONARY SOCIETY BENEFITS – $2,500

• Dress for Success Logo Pin
• Two tickets to the DFSI Model Luncheon
• A table of ten to the Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show and Dinner – Premier Seating
• Special recognition from the podium at the Model Luncheon and at Stepping Out in Style
• Opportunity to participate in DFSI Pearl Society photo shoot, to appear on the DFSI Website
• Recognition on the Dress for Success Indianapolis Website
• Invitations to exclusive DFSI Pearl Society events
• Listing in the Stepping Out in Style program as a DFSI Visionary Society Member
• Social media recognition and thanks announcing your membership as a Visionary Society Member

SUSTAINER SOCIETY BENEFITS – $5,000

• Dress for Success Logo Pin
• Two tickets to the Model Luncheon
• A table of ten to the Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show and Dinner – Premier Seating
• Special recognition from the podium at the Model Luncheon and at Stepping Out in Style
• Opportunity to participate in DFSI Pearl Society photo shoot, to appear on the DFSI Indianapolis Website
• Recognition on the Dress for Success Website, with photo
• Invitations to exclusive DFSI Pearl Society events
• Listing in the Stepping Out in Style program as a DFSI Sustainer Society Member
• Listed on a Plaque in the Dress for Success Boutique as a Sustainer Society Member
• Social media recognition and thanks announcing your membership as a Sustainer Society Member

For more information and to discuss membership, please contact Julie Petr at julie@indydfs.org.