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United Way of Delaware By YVONNE WILLIAMS

United Way of Delaware By YVONNE WILLIAMS. HISTORY. The first United Way organization was founded in Denver in 1887 by religious leaders who recognized the need for cooperative action to address the needs of their community. They name it “Charity Organizations Society”.

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United Way of Delaware By YVONNE WILLIAMS

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  1. United Way of Delaware By YVONNE WILLIAMS

  2. HISTORY The first United Way organization was founded in Denver in 1887 by religious leaders who recognized the need for cooperative action to address the needs of their community. They name it “Charity Organizations Society”. Delaware United Way was founded in 1965 and started with twenty two agencies

  3. MISSION AND VISION The United Way of Delaware Mission: To improve the quality of life for all Delawareans and to eliminate the root causes of Delaware’s most pressing social problems in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. Vision: To be the leading catalyst for positive social and economic change in Delaware.

  4. TARGET POPULATION Delaware is centered On three focus areas: Education Income Health

  5. EDUCATION Enter school ready to succeed Read proficiently by 4th grade Make a successful transition to middle school Graduate from high school on time Be ready for success in college, work and life

  6. INCOME United Way of Delaware's Financial Stability initiative centers on: Increasing income Building Savings Gaining and sustaining assets

  7. HEALTH United Way of Delaware supports programs to help all Delawareans have access to health care.

  8. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Administration Team Michelle Taylor President and CEO Jerry Hunter VP Operations/DFO Jamee Boone Director, Organizational Leadership Jim Coyne Director, Strategy Community Engagement Patrick McDevitt Director Marketing and Communication Shawn Stevens Director, Community Impact

  9. GOVERNANCE Governance Top Six Officers: Gary Stockbridge Chair of the Board Edmund Green Audit Committee Chair Rodger Levenson Treasurer Jason Betz Secretary Tony Allen Campaign Co-Chair Steven Mohr Community Impact Chair

  10. FUNDING SOURCES Three Focus Areas Campaign Fundraising Membership Support Community Contributions

  11. FUNDING SOURCES Campaigns of USD 15 Million or More Wells Fargo UPS AT & T Microsoft Corporation Bank of America Exxon Mobil Johnson & Johnson Procter & Gamble Costco Wholesale FedEx Corporation Target

  12. TRENDS AND CHALLENGES Trend: United Way has seen an increase in contributions towards (Education-Income and Health). Challenge: Lay-offs and reduction in corporate gifts (primarily from corporate mergers and downsizing)

  13. PARTNERSHIPS/POLICIES A Door of Hope Aids Delaware American Cancer Society Big Brother Big Sister of Delaware Children and Families First Delaware Futures, Inc. Delaware Guidance Services for children and Youth, Inc.

  14. INTERN’S ROLE Help develop relationships between faith based partners and Sussex County School Districts. Assist in developing raining materials and presentations for meetings and training. Coordinating and speaking at public events, including town hall meetings.

  15. QUESTIONS

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