If you are interested in participating on a United Way committee, please contact us at 207-626-3400.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the finances for the United Way. Both incoming and outgoing expenses are reviewed and approved.
This committee meets quarterly.
diversity, equity & inclusion COMMITTEE
We recognize that structural racism and other forms of oppression have contributed to persistent disparities that United Way seeks to dismantle. UWKV strives to engage community members,
especially those whose voices have been traditionally marginalized, to create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, supports, and opportunities they need to thrive. We have
committed to leveraging UWKV’s assets to create a more inclusive organization and a more equitable Kennebec Valley. This committee comprised of community members, stakeholders, UWKV
board members, and UWKV staff.
This committee meets monthly.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
The Community Investment Committee, which is comprised of United Way Board members and local volunteers, is responsible for reviewing funding applications from local nonprofits. Based on
this information, the committee allocates United Way funds appropriately.
This committee meets at times set by each group in the winter and spring. Contact us to join.
resource development/Communications Committee
The Resource Development/Communications Committee is responsible for creating and implementing comprehensive development strategies to engage donors, businesses and foundations in
fundraising. The committee also works on annual digital/print materials, print and online advertising, theme development, annual campaign videos, event coordination and recognition pieces.
The group works together to ensure that the United Way message connects directly to the community.
The Campaign Champions group is responsible for overseeing the campaign cycle for the given year. The primary goal is to ensure a successful annual campaign.
This committee meets during the spring and summer.
Emerging Leaders Society Advisory Council
The Emerging Leaders Society (ELS) Advisory Council guides the work of ELS, a network of dynamic, civic-minded people who make
an annual gift of $400 or more and commit to volunteering. Council members are Emerging Leaders themselves and identify important causes and volunteer projects, plan fun and fancy networking
events, and organize opportunities to learn from community and business leaders.
The Legacy & Retiree Committee is responsible for cultivating and soliciting current and future gifts to United Way of Kennebec Valley that require the use of
estate planning techniques or that have significant financial and tax consequences.
This committee meets as needed.
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE
The Human Resource Committee is made up of Board members and is responsible for maintaining the Employee Handbook in compliance with current employment laws and requirements. The
Committee also performs specific functions in support of the Executive Committee and Board, such as timely reviews of job descriptions, salary surveys and more.
This committee meets as needed.
Volunteer
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The United Way of Kennebec Valley is always looking for volunteers to assist in making our campaign successful.
