Board Member Input – United Way’s Important County Role
Over the course of the past year, I have utilized the term “ecosystem” on a more frequent basis as we look to and envision the future of the County. An ecosystem is defined in two ways 1) a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of...Director’s Thoughts – Pride in this Work
People often ask me if it’s hard that so much of my job is focused on fundraising (aka, asking people for money). I’ve always been able to very easily and quickly answer that question with a genuine, truthful “no.” Why? Because I know how...Board Member Input – Get Involved In Fundraising Events!
United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties (UWJNWC) fundraising events create a unique intersection of the public, volunteers, business owners, and UWJNWC staff and board members. These events help the community understand UWJNWC’s role in improving the...Board Member Input – Annual Grant Review Process
This month I had the honor of performing one of my favorite duties as chair of your United Way Board and signed the 2019 Partner Agency Agreements. This act was the culmination of a three month process to thoughtfully and responsibly distribute your donations. On...Director Thoughts – Honored to Provide our Support
Every February, our United Way has the honor of reviewing the applications from local nonprofits applying for grant funding, and then also sitting down with each of them for an interview. This year, we had 33 applicants, all which provide incredible services and bring...
