Overview

1. The Allocations Process
Each year, the Community Investment Panel allocate funds raised by United Way to local charities. The panel, comprised of United Way Board Members and community volunteers, involve a broad cross-section of local men and women who review the member agency proposals, visit and see first-hand the funded programs and recommend the amount to be allocated. This process ensures that donated dollars are directed to meet relevant and emerging community needs.

2. Purpose of the Allocation Funding Process
To ensure we are meeting the community’s changing needs by getting broader community input.

To ensure areas of greatest need are not restricted to our current “member agencies” (e.g. identifying and addressing human care needs beyond what United Way currently supports)

A three-year cycle will allow big-picture thinking for strategic funding decisions.

Agencies can better plan with the knowledge their funding is secure for 3 years.

What is the 3-Year Funding Model?
Each year, United Way examines one of its three main priority areas in detail and makes funding decisions for that area for the following three years.

1. All That Kids Can Be

Encouraging children and youth to reach their full potential

2. Empowering People & Communities

Enhancing the ability of individuals to cope in times of need

3. Moving from Poverty to Possibility

Collaborating with partners to address community needs