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Status Quo? No!
Before you get too far into 2025, take a moment and think about your answer to this question . . .
Is Your United Way Mediocre?
I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with some truly exceptional United Ways. These exceptional United Ways stand out because . . .
Your Search is Over
At Perspectives, we have been honored to work with over 100 United Ways since 1989. Over the years, we would get requests from our United Way clients to help them find their next president or executive director. We helped several of our United Way clients with their search process, but . . .
2018 Great Rivers Conference
We invite you to join us at the upcoming 2018 Great Rivers Conference, a regional United Way conference being held from March 5th-8th in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What is Your United Way’s Purpose?
As we enter into a new year, many people have made resolutions to improve in various aspects of their life, from choosing to eat healthier or going to the gym more often, to traveling more frequently or spending more time with family and friends.
Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Webinar on October 24th
Is your United Way prepared to succeed in the future? Have you been making changes to remain relevant and better connect with your donors and community members?