United Way is a volunteer-driven organization and you can personally lead the way by joining one of our committees. If you are interested in joining one of our committees, please email the respective staff member.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
- Appoint independent auditor
- Review with Management and Board of Directors the finding and recommendations of the auditor
Volunteer Chair: David Reynolds
Staff: Dee Tulinski
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Appoint and oversee the operation of committees
- Determine policy
- Hire and evaluate the President & CEO
Volunteer Chair: Scott Carlson
COMMUNITY IMPACT COUNCIL
- Recommend funding for all partners
- Recommend funding priorities
Volunteer Chair: Andy Rapp
Staff: Christina Heckart
COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAMS
Responsible for developing measurable community-level outcomes and funding decisions in four focus areas:
- Education Impact Team - Vision: Students succeed academically – Coleen Duffy, Chair
- Income Impact Team – Vision: Individuals and families are economically stable – Mark Gonsalves, Chair
- Health/Positive Youth Development Impact Team – Vision: Youth and adults avoid risky behaviors - TBD
- Health/Wellness Impact Team – Individuals and families are healthy and safe - Kara Sheftel, Chair
- Housing Impact Team– Individuals and families have safe and affordable housing - Heather Tine-Scozzari, Chair
Staff: Christina Heckart
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Set strategic direction for the organization
- Meet in between board meetings to review critical issues
Volunteer Chair: Scott Carlson
FINANCE
Review and monitor financial operations and investments
Recommend total agency, administration and capital budgets
Volunteer Chair: Allison Dowe Staff: Kevin Wilhelm, Dee Tulinski
INVESTMENT
- Make decisions about the allocation and investment of funds in the endowment
- Recommend income to be spent on programs
- Develop investment policy statement
- Monitor performance of investments
- Promote the endowment to attract planned gifts
Volunteer Chair: Cliff Straub
Staff: Kevin Wilhelm
NOMINATING
- Seek out and nominate candidates for officers and directors
- Determine Community Service Award recipient
Volunteer Chair: TBD
Staff: Kevin Wilhelm
HUMAN RESOURCES
- Formulate personnel policies and benefits for Board approval
- Recommend staffing requirements & salary ranges
Volunteer Chair: Janet Parriello
Staff: Kevin Wilhelm
YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY
Develop opportunities for young professionals (40 and under) to connect to United Way and give back to the community
Volunteer Chair: Kevin Harris
Staff: Amanda Furlong
Develop strategies to involve women in giving and volunteering
Volunteer Chair: Meghann LaFountain
Staff: Christina Heckart