Board Impact and Information

October 24, 2017
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IN TODAY'S ISSUE:

 

MISSION

 

To mobilize our community to create measurable results that improve people's lives.

 

ActionItemsAction Items

September Board Meeting Minutes were approved unanimously.





campaignupdateCampaign Update
 
The campaign has raised just over $1 million.

The finished campaigns have an increase of 7.5% over their results of last year.

At least three new companies are running campaigns this year:
  1. Adams Tractor and Machinery
  2. Chapter & Verse
  3. Etailz
Overall we can be optimistic with the early, positive results. We will know much more in the next 4-6 weeks.

CommunicationsmarketingCommunications and Marketing
 

Look for our upcoming ad in the Journal of Business!

 

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Next Board Meeting

 

TUESDAY, 

November 21, 2017

 

7:30 am at Spokane County United Way

 

Click Here for a list of all Board Meeting dates.
FinanceAdministrationFinance and Administration
Fiscal Year 16-17 Audit Review
Link to Audited Financial Statement

1st Quarter Fiscal Year 17-18 Financial Summary

Personnel Policy Review
The Admin-Finance Committee has, as part of its charter, the review of personnel policy changes; we have an additional member on the Board of Directors, Susan Nelson, of Dunn and Black, P.S., who is more familiar professionally with labor law items.  Therefore we have asked her to review our revised manual. This is also your opportunity as a board member to review and ask questions about this manual.

Please provide your feedback by November 7th to  Dale Damron, or call him directly at 509-324-5034.
CommunityImpactCommunity Impact

Freeman Fund Update
The current fund amount is $43,000. The Freeman School District (FSD) is in the process of appointing five members to serve on the Freeman Fund Committee. Spokane County United Way will be represented by Board Member Michelle Grabicki. This forms a voting committee made of six voting members. Sally Pritchard will support this committee along with FSD representative Chuck Stocker. Sally and Chuck are non-voting members.
EWU Evaluation Pilot Progress
Thirteen agencies participated in a four hour training on program planning and evaluation. Nine agencies are receiving technical assistance from masters-level social work students. Participants have expressed their appreciation for the guidance they are receiving.

Gates Investment Discussion
The Community Impact Committee is evaluating how best to invest a $157,000 grant, given to Spokane County United Way by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to be re-granted to community programs. 

The committee will bring a proposal to the Board in December.

As part of the discussion at the Board Meeting, Tara Dowd recommended resources to re-frame the discussion about target populations. Below are links to these tools.
DOADay of Action Goal Discussion

What do we want to achieve?
An activity and discussion took place about the purpose of the Day of Action and suggestions for the future.

Click on the image to the right to view the Day of Action web page, inclusive of news coverage and photos.
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Mark Your Calendars and Join Us


Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser for Excelerate Success  - Saturday, November 11 at Lilac Lanes & Casino - click here to learn more
Serving with CEOs Beck Taylor (ELS Event) - Tuesday, November 7 - click here to learn more
Jinlge and Mingle (ELS Event) - December 
OVATION - March 1, 2018 at The Fox Theater

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