Designing Daughters of Sarasota new leadership slate rolls out July 1. Designing Daughters was founded in 2009 by then-Designing Women Boutique Board member Shelley Lister as a committee to attract younger supporters and to help the organization with their fundraising efforts. Along with Founding President Nikki Taylor, Past President Jane Thompson and current Presidenyt Montana Taplinger, the committee grew far beyond expectations. As of January, the Designing Daughters of Sarasota branched out to allow for continuous and organic growth. Designing Daughters’ goal is to give grants to many local charities each year and with almost no overhead, the majority of fundraising going directly to a variety of community nonprofit groups. Designing Daughters is made up of an impressive list of local, young and influential women. Members are well connected in the community and have been very successful in forming strategic alliances and getting underwriters to cover the expenses for events.  For membership information, please contact Nikki Taylor at Nikki-taylor@smh.com.