United Way of Greater Augusta

February 8, 2013

United Way of Greater Augusta

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Housekeeping

Wireless internet:

Wireless SSID: United Way 

Wireless passphrase: Uwg@Ro0m112!

Breaks

Cell phones/text messaging

Reserve this space

Food

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Mission: To serve as a catalyst to improve the lives of people in our community.

Vision: To be the leader that has united the community toward positive change

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Values: • Community Focused• Partnerships• Stewardship• Accountable• Transparent

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RFP: Furniture, Ford Van, File Cabinets & more

uwga@unitedwayga.org

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www.211virginia.org

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www.volunteergreateraugusta.org

New site “live” on Monday, February 11, 2013

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Community Data Compilation

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Community Need Collaboration 15 trained volunteers (40 by 2014) 20 hours of training 40 hours community services Community Classes One on One Counseling

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Successful non-profitswill shift from sharingideas to sharingresources & clients.

Visionlink Non-profit Consulting High-impact nonprofits

work with and through other organizations—and they have much more impact than if they acted alone.

Chronicle of Philanthropy

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Collaboration

A collaboration is a “relationship of two or more organizations that includes a jointly–developed structure and sharedresponsibility and goals, mutual authority and accountability for success and sharing of resources and rewards.

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By using targeted Funding strategies and community collaborations focused on getting results, United Way has an efficient, effective approach to solve community problems and measurable results.

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UWGA FUNDING

2013-2014

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Program

Education

• Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential

Income

• Promoting Financial Stability and Independence

Health

• Improving People’s Health

Community Investment Priority Areas

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Key Dates

• Important Dates: –Online Application Availability: February 11, 2013(active now, but one change will be effective)

–Application Deadline: April 1, 2013 by 4:00 p.m.

–Site visits will take place April 23rd with overflow on April 24th

–Grant Notification will be around May 24th

(It will continue to be monthly EFT on or about the 15th of the month and begin July 2013)

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Common Grant Demo

Need to see the demo again:

http://youtu.be/M7wpKn8MYPs

Where do I find the application:

www.unitedwayga.org

Common Grant Button Community Partners->Funding App 2013-14 www.commongrant.com

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Key Grant points

1. Review Criteria for evaluation

2. Organizational information

3. Program information

4. Information maintained/Reporting/Statistics

5. Advisories

6. Collaboration (Collaborative Agreements samples)

7. Letters of Support

8. Site Visits

9. Key Focus Area

10. Financial Narratives

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Volunteer Center

Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH4Viq0OzMA  

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Charity Tracker

Unlimited users for $7,000 offer

Demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0n2OjHdYbQ

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Community Partner Roundtables

UWGA will be hosting Community Partner Roundtables in 2013

• Some meetings may be the release of information/updates/trainings

• Dates for 2013 will be as follows: • May 10• August 9

oQuarterly/Semi Annual Reporting 2013-2014 grantsoUnited Way Campaign

• November 8

• They will take place at the UWGA Board Room, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will offer refreshments.

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GIVE. INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY

ADVOCATE. CHAMPION A CAUSE

VOLUNTEER. GIVE OF YOUR TIME

JOIN HANDS.

OPEN YOUR HEART.

LEND YOUR MUSCLE.

FIND YOUR VOICE

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Questions

UWGA 2010

Thank you