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Why Workplace Campaigns are Declining
There is no question workplace campaigns are declining, so the big question we all want to know the answer to is “Why?”
You Need to Leap Not Jump
Over 30 years of helping United Ways with their strategic planning has taught me many lessons. For example …
What is Your Cause?
As an older sister, I’ve had the chance to spend a decent amount of time around teenagers, even as I enter my late 20s.
Stop Questions About Your Administrative Costs
Are your donors asking about your administrative costs? Well, you are not alone . . .
Your Invitation to the New Directions 2024 Conference
As our New Directions 2024 conference approaches, we thought we would take a more in-depth look at each of the four sessions we’ll be offering on March 13, 2024.
7 Ways to Make 2024 Better Than 2023 at Your United Way
Do you want things to be different in 2024? Here are 7 changes you should consider making at your United Way.