RUW Member Agency Orientation

1. RUW Member Agency Orientation

2. Welcome and Introduction Janel S. Donohue, President

3. Rappahannock United Way LIVE UNITED

4. 2013 MEMBERSHIP Rappahannock united way

5. RUW’s 2013 Member Agencies • American Red Cross • Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council • Catholic Charities • The Childcare Network • Children's Home Society of Virginia • Community Health Center of the Rappahannock Region (CHCRR) • disAbility Resource Center • EmpowerHouse • Fredericksburg Area Food Bank • Fredericksburg Area HIV AIDS Support Services • Fredericksburg Counseling Services • Healthy Families • Hospice Support Care • Lloyd Moss Free Clinic • LUCHA Ministries, Inc. • Micah Ecumenical Ministries • Mental Health America of Fredericksburg • Quin Rivers, Inc. • Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc. • Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging

6. RUW’s 2013 Member Agencies • Rappahannock Area YMCA • Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters • Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault • Rappahannock Area Council for Children & Parents • Rappahannock Court Appointed Special Advocates • Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services Council • Rappahannock Goodwill Industries • Rappahannock Legal Services • Rappahannock Refuge - Hope House • Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area • S.E.R.V.E, Inc • Stafford Junction • Sunrise for All, Inc. • The ARC of Rappahannock • The Salvation Army • Thurman Brisben Center

7. RUW Expectations of Member Agencies • Maintain status as a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt, not-for-profit organization • Communicate openly on matters of common concern or mutual interest • Promote and publicize RUW membership of Agency • Submit accurate reports or materials as requested by RUW by stated deadlines • Immediately inform RUW regarding any organizational changes including staffing at the senior management level, and legal and financial matters which may affect the Agency’s ability to operate and/or deliver services or may appear in the media • Maintain proper usage of RUW logo • Maintain a positive representation of RUW membership relationship

8. Member Agency’s Expectations of RUW

9. Member Agency’s Expectations of RUW • Respect the autonomy of the Agency to lead and govern its operations and resources • Distribute Agency Designation Funds on a timely basis • Provide resources and referrals to resources to build the capacity of Agency

10. RUW training and technical assistance resources

11. Information Sharing Resources: • Information Share Listserv – online community wide networking • Quick Guide & Community Connections Directory - printed referral resources • 2-1-1 Virginia – free and confidential statewide helpline • Charity Tracker Network – online client management database for service providers

12. Nonprofit Networking Opportunities: • Information Share Meetings • Volunteer Networking Meetings

13. Nonprofit Capacity Building: • Grant Writing Workshops • Outcome Measurement and Program Evaluation Trainings • Nonprofit Strategic Planning Sessions

14. Fundraising Opportunities: • Potomac Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) • Local Government Campaign (LGC) • Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) • Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA)

15. Volunteer Services Resources: • . • Volunteer Recruitment - including Board members • Volunteer Special Events - Days of Caring • Volunteer Trainings • Volunteer Recognition • When : January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013

16. Funding • RUW Community Care Fund Application Timeline • November 30 RUW Intent to Request Funding Form – Distribution • December 5 RUW Member Agency – Orientation Event • December 12 RUW Intent to Request Funding Form – Deadline • December 13 RUW Funding Proposal and Application – Distribution • January 11 RUW Agency Proposals – Deadline • January 17 RUW Agency Application – Workshop • February 22 RUW Funding Application – Deadline • February 25 – 28 RUW Funding Applications – Audit • March 4 – 8 RUW Funding Applications – Agency Revisions • April 22 - 26Agency Site Visits • June 3 FY14 Funding Decisions - Announced to Agencies United Way remains committed to making sure all contributions are effectively and responsibly utilized. Hundreds of dedicated United Way volunteers are investing donor contributions in programs offered by local partner providers. Rappahannock United Way (RUW) is interested in partnering with the most efficient and effective service providers within PD 16. Any organization seeking RUW funding must demonstrate its ability to operate programs in a manner consistent with the highest standards of quality, which shall include compliance with RUW management and financial requirements.

17. Next Steps • Community • Investment Contact: • Director of Community InvestmentSarah Walsh(540) 373-0041 Ext. 315swalsh@rappahannockunitedway.org • Non Profit Capacity Building CoordinatorNanue Paye(540) 373-0041 Ext. 316npaye@rappahannockunitedway.org RUW Intent to Request Funding Form Deadline December 12 RUW Funding Proposal and Application Distribution December 13 Membership Begins- January 1, 2013- December 31, 2013 Complete Agency Agreements- December 31, 2012 RUW Agency Proposals – Deadline January 11

18. Questions