$500,000.00 more is what we need to raise $1,700,000.00 by June 30, 2012. This goal was set back in August by an ambitious Cabinet and Campaign Chair, Jerry Bailey. Now, the United Way s
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
December-22-2011
Dear Friends,
United Way of Alamance County would like to thank you for all that you do to support us. Without you, so many in our community would not have what
Marian Anders wins the great Alamance Auto Give-Away
December-14-2011
The 2011 Great Alamance Auto Give-Away was held Tuesday, December 13 at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington. Twelve finalists were present hoping to walk away with a brand new car courtesey of seven
New Community Impact Model approved
December-9-2011
Dear Friends,
I write today to share news with you of a significant shift in the method used by our United Way for allocation of your generous gifts. The Board of Directors recently adopt
United Way wants to be a lead agent for change in Alamance County. Our goal is to decrease the number of people who live below the poverty level, keep our kids in school, decrease the number of residents living on the streets and increase the number of seniors living independently. One person or agency cannot do this alone. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. Please join us in our efforts to Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Live United.
Volunteer-Driven
We are proud to say, all funding decisions are made by volunteers, not by paid staff members. These volunteers spend approximately eight weeks reviewing grants submitted by agencies to United Way and hearing presentations given by agency directors. After considering each agency's request, the committees choose how to allocate funds to agencies. In 2009, United Way was only able to fund 53% of requests.
Funding is targeted to four issue areas: Family, Youth, Elderly, and Basic Needs. Agencies who receive funding must abide by strict guidelines set by United Way to assure monies they receive are being used efficiently and effectively. Agencies must furnish United Way with an annual audited financial statement. Funding is based upon our Strategic Plan. Click here to view a copy.
Our Partners
United Way has two classes of partners who receive funding – community partners and affiliate partners.
Community Partner is any agency who receives funding through the allocations process. Community partners must adhere to all reporting requirement and sign a partner agreement. Community partners are not subject to processing fees for funds that are donor designated.
Affiliate Partners are 501(C)3 agencies who apply for funding but receive designations only. Affiliate partners are not subject to outcome reporting or other reporting requirements. Donor designations for affiliates are subject to the fundraising overhead percentage only. Affiliate partners must meet a priority need.
Unaffiliated Agencies are agencies that receive designations through the United Way and are subject to the full overhead percentage for management and general and fundraising. Designation amounts for unaffiliated agencies are paid as received on a quarterly basis.
Click here, to view a complete list of agencies funded by United Way.
Click here to view the answers to the Professional Luncheon Quiz
United Way wants to be a lead agent for change in Alamance County. Our goal is to decrease the number of people who live below the poverty level, keep our kids in school, decrease the number of residents living on the streets and increase the number of seniors living independently. One person or agency cannot do this alone. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future. Please join us in our efforts to Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Live United.