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NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE
PAID GAINESVILLE, FL
PERMIT #
6031 NW 1st PlaceGainesville, FL 32607-2025(352) 331-2800www.unitedwayncfl.orgwww.facebook.com/unitedwayncfl
YOUR UNITED WAY TEAM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Carolyn Lukert, Board Chair, Dementia Education, Inc.Matt Fajack, Vice Chair, University of FloridaKenneth Kurdziel, Finance Chair, James Moore & CompanyQuenta Vettel, APR, Communications Chair, University of Florida Dennis Gies, Member-At-Large, Community Volunteer Ester Tibbs, Member-At-Large, Community Volunteer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kay Ayers, AvMedHarbin Bolton, Cox CommunicationsEd Bonahue, Santa Fe CollegeWard Boston, North Florida Regional Medical CenterRob Chapman, PublixTom Clark, Nationwide InsuranceBill Gair, University of FloridaSam Goforth, Wells FargoJosh Greenberg, GroovesharkRobert Hunzinger, Gainesville Regional UtilitiesTony Jones, Gainesville Police Department Hershel Lyons, Alachua County Public Schools Ken McGurn, McGurn Investments Ed Poppell, UF Development Corporation Melanie Ross, UF&Shands Andy Sherrard, O2B Kids!Patricia Snyder, University of FloridaAdrian Taylor, Springhill Missionary Baptist ChurchBrad White, SunTrust, N.A.Jenna White, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
2012 CAMPAIGN CABINETBill Gair/Chair, University of FloridaBrad Politt, Shands HealthCare Kay Ayers, AvMedPatti Breedlove, UF Sid Martin Biotech Incubator Heather Doughton, Bosshardt Realty Services Nick Banks, Front Street Commercial Real Estate Group Matt Fajack, University of FloridaRuss Armistead, University of Florida Brad White, SunTrust Bank Elias Eldayrie, University of Florida
STAFFDebbie Mason, President & CEODana Clayton, VP Resource DevelopmentKaren Slevin, VP Community ImpactKim Faenza, Director of Communications & MarketingRhonda Johnson, Director of OperationsNikki Wagner, Development Director, Leadership & Affinity GroupsAmy Bell, Community Impact Manager, EducationBarbara Brady, Check and Connect SpecialistSarah Coulson, Communications SpecialistAllison DiGioia, Americorp VISTA Andrea Fershtman, ReadingPals CoordinatorBob Guerriere, Director, Resource Development Christine Henderson, Americorp VISTA Annetta McCloud, Check and Connect Specialist Jennifer Stojkovic, VITA Program CoordinatorSylvia Waldman, Donor Database ManagerAshley Williams, RSVP Coordinator Patrick Wright, Check and Connect Specialist
Every goal needs a plan of achieve-ment. United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) is a strategic
organization focused on creating lasting change for long-term, large societal prob-lems. Planning is a year-round process. It includes many data points, best prac-tices, analysis and input from stakeholder groups, including impact partner agencies, donors, other United Way organizations, local citizens and national experts. The strategic direction of UWNCFL is set by the Board of Directors.
For the past decade, the Board of Direc-tors have set a goal to increase high school graduation rates to 90 percent by 2018. That’s a BIG goal and will take the support of the entire community to accomplish. The key strategy for educa-tion focuses on early childhood prepara-tion for learning – or Success By 6.
In addition to Success By 6, the board realizes we need other education inter-ventions. A grant from Carol and Barney Barnett of the Publix Supermarkets ownership family, provides $225,000 for an innovative, measured program to increase reading scores for third graders in select elementary schools. Additionally, AT&T selected UWNCFL as the only United Way in the nation to receive a prestigious $300,000 grant to focus on improving success for at-risk ninth graders in three high schools.
For the first time, the United Way Board also added goals and strategies in Health and Income impact areas.
• In Health, the goal is to ensure chil-dren and adults are healthy and safe in their homes, communities and schools, and have increased access to dental and medical care.
• In Income, the goal is to reduce domestic impediments to education, created by poverty.
Of the dollars that are invested into the Community Investment Fund, 70 percent is allocated via three-year grants to programs that can make a difference in reaching these long-term goals in Educa-tion, Health and Income. The remaining 30 percent is allocated via one-year grants that are directed to Immediate Needs, which are defined as providing food and shelter to those in crisis.
While the board sets the strategic direc-tion, another group of dedicated volun-teers sets the actual indicators that have to be met, with specific performance measures for agencies that wish to apply for funding for a specific program. These volunteers are known as the Community Investment Team (CIT) and they spend days reviewing proposals, doing on-site visits, learning, scoring and debating to decide which programs will be most effective to “turn the curve” on the issues facing our community. The CIT provides specific funding recommendations in May to the UWNCFL Board for review, discus-sion and approval. The CIT then provides review and continues its planning to strengthen the community.
OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION“ Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” – Alan Lakein
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Seniors, age 55+, are invited to improve educational out-comes in our community by serving as a ReadingPal for children attending low-per-forming VPK programs, a ReadingPal for children in 2nd and 3rd grade, or as a mentor and/or tutor for 9th grade students participat-ing in the Check & Con-nect Drop-Out Prevention Program.
Contact Ashley Williams at 352-333-0859, or email at [email protected], or visit www.united-wayncfl.org/volunteerselect.
Check & Connect
Volunteer as a mentor to provide time and guidance to a 9th grader served by the program. This evi-dence-based program places drop-out prevention spe-cialists in local high schools with the greatest population of youth at risk of dropping out.
Contact Amy Bell at 352-333-0842, email at [email protected], or visit www.unitedwayncfl.org/volunteerselect.
GET INVOLVED!
VOLUNTEER SELECT LAUNCHES AS NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA’S VOLUNTEER MATCH PROGRAM
ALACHUA COUNTY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING – THRIVE ALACHUA!For the past two years, UWNCFL has convened local experts, citizens, busi-ness and nonprofit leaders to focus on creating a community strategic plan for Education, Financial Stability, Health and Safety areas. More than 400 people have been involved in setting indicators that measure the greatest scope of progress in each area. Spring and summer meetings will focus on naming strategies that are succeeding, framing new strategies and setting priorities for our community.
This information provides a platform for funders such as United Way, local cities, counties, school boards, and other private foundations and individuals to make a real difference by aligning funding to priority solutions. UWNCFL is pleased to facilitate this important process. The plan also provides a great way to start attracting larger, national foundations to focus on funding in our community. One of the unique factors about UWNCFL is our power to improve lives by collabo-rating with community leaders, leading and convening experts and recruiting the
people and organizations from across our community who bring the expertise and resources needed to GET THINGS DONE.
Join us for the next Alachua County Community Strategic Planning – Thrive Alachua meeting on May 9, 1 – 4 p.m. located at Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32653.
UWNCFL COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNER AGENCIESUWNCFL 2011 – 2013 investments are supporting results-driven programs operated by 17 local Community Impact Partner Agencies. The programs aim to achieve UWNCFL goals around education, income, health and safety. Recently, in anticipation of the 2013-2016 funding cycle, United Way re-certified Commu-nity Impact Partner Agencies. This is a rigorous application process, and those selected for Impact Partners are required to maintain excellence in their gover-nance, operations, fiscal and program areas.
For a complete listing of our Community Impact Partners, visit www.unitedwayncfl.org/community-impact-partners-list
Junior League & United Way of North Central Florida book drives
The Junior League will distribute Starter Libraries to at-risk kindergartners in Alachua County public schools. United Way’s ReadingPals Summer Program will provide students with educational books to read during summer months. These combined efforts will help improve literacy in our community.
Drop off gently-used or new books to:
• Bank of America: all locations in Gainesville, March 11 – April 14
• Chuy’s Restaurant: March 11 – April 29
• Books-a-Million: NW 13th St., April 1 – 29
• Publix: all locations in Alachua County, April 15 – 29
• Piesanos Restaurant: April 22 dine-in event
Nationwide Book Drive April 1 – 30
Donate new or gently-used books to United Way’s Book Nooks at Nationwide, located at 3300 SW Williston Road. United Way’s Book Nooks, sponsored by local companies, provide free books for families throughout Alachua County to help improve literacy in our community.
Contact Andrea Fershtman at [email protected] or 352-333-0858 for more details about these book drives.
GIVE YOUR BOOKS A SECOND LIFE – DONATE THEM TODAY!
➜ THANK YOU!Thank you to Joyner Construction and OEC Business Interiors for doing such a wonderful job with our building updates!
education
income
health
NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE
PAID GAINESVILLE, FL
PERMIT #
6031 NW 1st PlaceGainesville, FL 32607-2025(352) 331-2800www.unitedwayncfl.orgwww.facebook.com/unitedwayncfl
YOUR UNITED WAY TEAM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Carolyn Lukert, Board Chair, Dementia Education, Inc.Matt Fajack, Vice Chair, University of FloridaKenneth Kurdziel, Finance Chair, James Moore & CompanyQuenta Vettel, APR, Communications Chair, University of Florida Dennis Gies, Member-At-Large, Community Volunteer Ester Tibbs, Member-At-Large, Community Volunteer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kay Ayers, AvMedHarbin Bolton, Cox CommunicationsEd Bonahue, Santa Fe CollegeWard Boston, North Florida Regional Medical CenterRob Chapman, PublixTom Clark, Nationwide InsuranceBill Gair, University of FloridaSam Goforth, Wells FargoJosh Greenberg, GroovesharkRobert Hunzinger, Gainesville Regional UtilitiesTony Jones, Gainesville Police Department Hershel Lyons, Alachua County Public Schools Ken McGurn, McGurn Investments Ed Poppell, UF Development Corporation Melanie Ross, UF&Shands Andy Sherrard, O2B Kids!Patricia Snyder, University of FloridaAdrian Taylor, Springhill Missionary Baptist ChurchBrad White, SunTrust, N.A.Jenna White, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
2012 CAMPAIGN CABINETBill Gair/Chair, University of FloridaBrad Politt, Shands HealthCare Kay Ayers, AvMedPatti Breedlove, UF Sid Martin Biotech Incubator Heather Doughton, Bosshardt Realty Services Nick Banks, Front Street Commercial Real Estate Group Matt Fajack, University of FloridaRuss Armistead, University of Florida Brad White, SunTrust Bank Elias Eldayrie, University of Florida
STAFFDebbie Mason, President & CEODana Clayton, VP Resource DevelopmentKaren Slevin, VP Community ImpactKim Faenza, Director of Communications & MarketingRhonda Johnson, Director of OperationsNikki Wagner, Development Director, Leadership & Affinity GroupsAmy Bell, Community Impact Manager, EducationBarbara Brady, Check and Connect SpecialistSarah Coulson, Communications SpecialistAllison DiGioia, Americorp VISTA Andrea Fershtman, ReadingPals CoordinatorBob Guerriere, Director, Resource Development Christine Henderson, Americorp VISTA Annetta McCloud, Check and Connect Specialist Jennifer Stojkovic, VITA Program CoordinatorSylvia Waldman, Donor Database ManagerAshley Williams, RSVP Coordinator Patrick Wright, Check and Connect Specialist
Every goal needs a plan of achieve-ment. United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) is a strategic
organization focused on creating lasting change for long-term, large societal prob-lems. Planning is a year-round process. It includes many data points, best prac-tices, analysis and input from stakeholder groups, including impact partner agencies, donors, other United Way organizations, local citizens and national experts. The strategic direction of UWNCFL is set by the Board of Directors.
For the past decade, the Board of Direc-tors have set a goal to increase high school graduation rates to 90 percent by 2018. That’s a BIG goal and will take the support of the entire community to accomplish. The key strategy for educa-tion focuses on early childhood prepara-tion for learning – or Success By 6.
In addition to Success By 6, the board realizes we need other education inter-ventions. A grant from Carol and Barney Barnett of the Publix Supermarkets ownership family, provides $225,000 for an innovative, measured program to increase reading scores for third graders in select elementary schools. Additionally, AT&T selected UWNCFL as the only United Way in the nation to receive a prestigious $300,000 grant to focus on improving success for at-risk ninth graders in three high schools.
For the first time, the United Way Board also added goals and strategies in Health and Income impact areas.
• In Health, the goal is to ensure chil-dren and adults are healthy and safe in their homes, communities and schools, and have increased access to dental and medical care.
• In Income, the goal is to reduce domestic impediments to education, created by poverty.
Of the dollars that are invested into the Community Investment Fund, 70 percent is allocated via three-year grants to programs that can make a difference in reaching these long-term goals in Educa-tion, Health and Income. The remaining 30 percent is allocated via one-year grants that are directed to Immediate Needs, which are defined as providing food and shelter to those in crisis.
While the board sets the strategic direc-tion, another group of dedicated volun-teers sets the actual indicators that have to be met, with specific performance measures for agencies that wish to apply for funding for a specific program. These volunteers are known as the Community Investment Team (CIT) and they spend days reviewing proposals, doing on-site visits, learning, scoring and debating to decide which programs will be most effective to “turn the curve” on the issues facing our community. The CIT provides specific funding recommendations in May to the UWNCFL Board for review, discus-sion and approval. The CIT then provides review and continues its planning to strengthen the community.
OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION“ Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” – Alan Lakein
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Seniors, age 55+, are invited to improve educational out-comes in our community by serving as a ReadingPal for children attending low-per-forming VPK programs, a ReadingPal for children in 2nd and 3rd grade, or as a mentor and/or tutor for 9th grade students participat-ing in the Check & Con-nect Drop-Out Prevention Program.
Contact Ashley Williams at 352-333-0859, or email at [email protected], or visit www.united-wayncfl.org/volunteerselect.
Check & Connect
Volunteer as a mentor to provide time and guidance to a 9th grader served by the program. This evi-dence-based program places drop-out prevention spe-cialists in local high schools with the greatest population of youth at risk of dropping out.
Contact Amy Bell at 352-333-0842, email at [email protected], or visit www.unitedwayncfl.org/volunteerselect.
GET INVOLVED!
VOLUNTEER SELECT LAUNCHES AS NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA’S VOLUNTEER MATCH PROGRAM
ALACHUA COUNTY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING – THRIVE ALACHUA!For the past two years, UWNCFL has convened local experts, citizens, busi-ness and nonprofit leaders to focus on creating a community strategic plan for Education, Financial Stability, Health and Safety areas. More than 400 people have been involved in setting indicators that measure the greatest scope of progress in each area. Spring and summer meetings will focus on naming strategies that are succeeding, framing new strategies and setting priorities for our community.
This information provides a platform for funders such as United Way, local cities, counties, school boards, and other private foundations and individuals to make a real difference by aligning funding to priority solutions. UWNCFL is pleased to facilitate this important process. The plan also provides a great way to start attracting larger, national foundations to focus on funding in our community. One of the unique factors about UWNCFL is our power to improve lives by collabo-rating with community leaders, leading and convening experts and recruiting the
people and organizations from across our community who bring the expertise and resources needed to GET THINGS DONE.
Join us for the next Alachua County Community Strategic Planning – Thrive Alachua meeting on May 9, 1 – 4 p.m. located at Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32653.
UWNCFL COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNER AGENCIESUWNCFL 2011 – 2013 investments are supporting results-driven programs operated by 17 local Community Impact Partner Agencies. The programs aim to achieve UWNCFL goals around education, income, health and safety. Recently, in anticipation of the 2013-2016 funding cycle, United Way re-certified Commu-nity Impact Partner Agencies. This is a rigorous application process, and those selected for Impact Partners are required to maintain excellence in their gover-nance, operations, fiscal and program areas.
For a complete listing of our Community Impact Partners, visit www.unitedwayncfl.org/community-impact-partners-list
Junior League & United Way of North Central Florida book drives
The Junior League will distribute Starter Libraries to at-risk kindergartners in Alachua County public schools. United Way’s ReadingPals Summer Program will provide students with educational books to read during summer months. These combined efforts will help improve literacy in our community.
Drop off gently-used or new books to:
• Bank of America: all locations in Gainesville, March 11 – April 14
• Chuy’s Restaurant: March 11 – April 29
• Books-a-Million: NW 13th St., April 1 – 29
• Publix: all locations in Alachua County, April 15 – 29
• Piesanos Restaurant: April 22 dine-in event
Nationwide Book Drive April 1 – 30
Donate new or gently-used books to United Way’s Book Nooks at Nationwide, located at 3300 SW Williston Road. United Way’s Book Nooks, sponsored by local companies, provide free books for families throughout Alachua County to help improve literacy in our community.
Contact Andrea Fershtman at [email protected] or 352-333-0858 for more details about these book drives.
GIVE YOUR BOOKS A SECOND LIFE – DONATE THEM TODAY!
➜ THANK YOU!Thank you to Joyner Construction and OEC Business Interiors for doing such a wonderful job with our building updates!
A P R I L2013
LIVE UNITED TODAY
On Nov. 5, 2012, 19 young, professional donors graduated from the Nonprofit Leader-ship Boot Camp, a signature series of United Way’s Young Leaders Society.
The five-week series taught young profes-sionals the necessary skills to become a nonprofit leader and an active participant on a nonprofit board of directors.
Rosanne Martin, HR Manager for the North Florida Retirement Village, attended the YLS
Boot Camp to build professional and lead-ership skills, and to learn the impor-
tance of leadership giving.
“I learned a lot about nonprofits, and since I work for one, the knowledge I gained from the boot camp sessions will help improve my understanding of our operations,” said Martin.
Only 3 percent of nonprofit boards have members who are 40 years old or younger. United Way, through its Young Leaders Society, is committed to changing this statistic by
growing a network of profession-ally trained board members. The next
YLS interactive boot camp will focus on explaining United Way of North Central
Florida’s collective impact!
➜UPCOMING EVENTS
BANK OF AMERICAWorkplace campaigns contribute approx-imately 90 percent of the total donations received by United Way of North Central Florida each year. Oftentimes, employees go above and beyond a monetary gift by volunteering and advocating in the community.
Bank of America employees are a group of people who do just that!
It is difficult to focus on just one generous Bank of America employee, but Laura Gunter stands out when it comes to her devotion to United Way.
“I have been involved with United Way for more than 25 years.” Gunter said, “I was given the opportunity to go on an agency tour many years ago and I saw firsthand the impact United Way makes in our community.”
Gunter has served on United Way’s alloca-tions committee where she learned how funding is distributed. This involvement allowed her to see the dollars at work in
the community, ensuring the funds were going where they were needed most.
Gunter and other Bank of America employees have volunteered with various nonprofit organizations.
“I enjoy the personal reward I feel by being involved.” Gunter said, “I stay involved because I truly believe United Way is the best way for me to make an impact on this community.”
Thank you Bank of America for your energy and commitment!
TINA CERTAINAs a mother of two, Tina Certain knows how import-ant reading is to academic success. That’s why she became a ReadingPals volunteer. Certain started reading with a third grader named Willonte in October, and she is now working with a 3rd-grader named Marcus.
The role Certain took in Willonte and Marcus’ reading journies was one of motivator and mentor.
Thanks to Certain, Marcus understands the importance of reading. And even though Certain has stopped working with Willonte, she still sees him on special occasions. Willonte will “certainly” always remember the impact his friend had on his ability to read.
ATTENTION! CONGRATULATIONS BOOT CAMP GRADUATES!
DONOR SPOTLIGHTHOW BANK OF AMERICA GAVE BACK
May 8 | 5–7 p.m.
LEADERSHIP RECEPTION – A NIGHT OF THANKS
The United Way of North Central Florida team thanks its generous Leadership Donors and Tocqueville Society Members, those who give $750 or more each year.
R.S.V.P. to [email protected].
Location: North Florida Retirement Village, The Tower Club (clubhouse), 8000 NW 27th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
A special thanks to our event Title Sponsor, North Florida Retirement Village.
May 11
STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE
Place your non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will deliver it to a community food bank.
May 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL – SIP, STRING-N-STAMP SOCIAL
Sip with United Way’s Women’s Lead-ership Council while you string jewelry, stamp name plates on books for ReadingPals children and enjoy great company!
R.S.V.P. to Nikki Wagner [email protected].
Location: Nationwide Insurance, 3300 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
June 11 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY SOCIAL AT CHUY’S RESTAURANT
Mix-n-mingle with fellow young leaders who Live United.
R.S.V.P. to Nikki Wagner [email protected].
Location: Chuy’s Restaurant, 3510 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
June 14 | 7:30-9 a.m.
2013 UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA CEO/COMMUNITY LEADER BREAKFAST
Enjoy breakfast and good discussion with community leaders.
Location: Gainesville Country Club, 7300 SW 35th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
July 25
SAVE-THE-DATE FOR OUR 2013 UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR BREAKFAST AND TRAINING!
SAVE THE DATE! Take the challenge and join Boot Camp II – Creating Collective Impact – Hosted by United Way of North Central Florida’s Young Leaders Society.
BOOT CAMP TRAINING #1 May 6, 6 – 8 p.m. YLS soldiers will participate in basic training exercises about how social services operate in the field.
BOOT CAMP TRAINING #2May 13, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Debbie Mason, United Way of North Central Florida, Pres-ident & CEO, and YLS Boot Camp II Commander, explains what it takes to lead in the nonprofit sector.
BOOT CAMP TRAINING #3May 20, 4 – 8 p.m.YLS soldiers will participate in a community investment simulation learning how to allocate resources to civilian programs.
CUSTOM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESApril 29 – May 3
All trainings are located at United Way of North Central Florida base camp, 6031 NW 1st Place, Gainesville, FL
For more details, email Lieutenant Wagner at [email protected] or call 352-333-0854.
CONGRATULATIONS 2012 NONPROFIT BOOT CAMP GRADUATES!Carvone Allen, Anthony Alongi, Staci-Ann Bertrand, Jennifer Blades, Rebecca Catalanolto, Jeremiah Day, Cat Ferris, Kathleen Kitching, Kim Lee, Natasha Livingston, Christian Long, Rosanne Martin, Jeanette Porro-Gough, Lory Rigsby, Anthony Rinehart, Beth Thomas, Daira Vargas, and Cinda Wilson.
2012 graduates, pictured from left to right: Kathleen Kitching, Enterprise Holdings; Carvone Allen, Enterprise Holdings; Daira Vargas, Info Tech
Bank of America volunteering for the Weekend Hunger Backpack Program at Catholic Charities.
For thirteen weeks this summer and fall, Loaned Executives will work with companies across north central Florida to plan and conduct United Way of North Central Florida workplace campaigns. All Loaned Execs are sponsored by generous companies and proudly represent that company and United Way in hundreds of employee forums. We hope your company will support the 2013 Loaned Executive Program!
Read more about the benefits and respon-sibilities of a United Way Loaned Executive at www.unitedwayncfl.org.
Do you think you have the ideal candi-date? Please send all candidate informa-tion to Dana Clayton, United Way of North Central Florida VP of Resource Develop-ment at [email protected], or call 352-333-0846.
Can’t spare a team member? Then sponsor a “hired” Loaned Executive with a $7,500 sponsor-ship.
Tina Certain and her ReadingPal Willonte read together at Lake Forest Elementary School.
As a Loaned Executive, you’ll represent your company, make valuable networking connections and make a difference in this community.
CALLING ALL LOANED EXECUTIVES!
A P R I L2013
LIVE UNITED TODAY
On Nov. 5, 2012, 19 young, professional donors graduated from the Nonprofit Leader-ship Boot Camp, a signature series of United Way’s Young Leaders Society.
The five-week series taught young profes-sionals the necessary skills to become a nonprofit leader and an active participant on a nonprofit board of directors.
Rosanne Martin, HR Manager for the North Florida Retirement Village, attended the YLS
Boot Camp to build professional and lead-ership skills, and to learn the impor-
tance of leadership giving.
“I learned a lot about nonprofits, and since I work for one, the knowledge I gained from the boot camp sessions will help improve my understanding of our operations,” said Martin.
Only 3 percent of nonprofit boards have members who are 40 years old or younger. United Way, through its Young Leaders Society, is committed to changing this statistic by
growing a network of profession-ally trained board members. The next
YLS interactive boot camp will focus on explaining United Way of North Central
Florida’s collective impact!
➜UPCOMING EVENTS
BANK OF AMERICAWorkplace campaigns contribute approx-imately 90 percent of the total donations received by United Way of North Central Florida each year. Oftentimes, employees go above and beyond a monetary gift by volunteering and advocating in the community.
Bank of America employees are a group of people who do just that!
It is difficult to focus on just one generous Bank of America employee, but Laura Gunter stands out when it comes to her devotion to United Way.
“I have been involved with United Way for more than 25 years.” Gunter said, “I was given the opportunity to go on an agency tour many years ago and I saw firsthand the impact United Way makes in our community.”
Gunter has served on United Way’s alloca-tions committee where she learned how funding is distributed. This involvement allowed her to see the dollars at work in
the community, ensuring the funds were going where they were needed most.
Gunter and other Bank of America employees have volunteered with various nonprofit organizations.
“I enjoy the personal reward I feel by being involved.” Gunter said, “I stay involved because I truly believe United Way is the best way for me to make an impact on this community.”
Thank you Bank of America for your energy and commitment!
TINA CERTAINAs a mother of two, Tina Certain knows how import-ant reading is to academic success. That’s why she became a ReadingPals volunteer. Certain started reading with a third grader named Willonte in October, and she is now working with a 3rd-grader named Marcus.
The role Certain took in Willonte and Marcus’ reading journies was one of motivator and mentor.
Thanks to Certain, Marcus understands the importance of reading. And even though Certain has stopped working with Willonte, she still sees him on special occasions. Willonte will “certainly” always remember the impact his friend had on his ability to read.
ATTENTION! CONGRATULATIONS BOOT CAMP GRADUATES!
DONOR SPOTLIGHTHOW BANK OF AMERICA GAVE BACK
May 8 | 5–7 p.m.
LEADERSHIP RECEPTION – A NIGHT OF THANKS
The United Way of North Central Florida team thanks its generous Leadership Donors and Tocqueville Society Members, those who give $750 or more each year.
R.S.V.P. to [email protected].
Location: North Florida Retirement Village, The Tower Club (clubhouse), 8000 NW 27th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
A special thanks to our event Title Sponsor, North Florida Retirement Village.
May 11
STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE
Place your non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will deliver it to a community food bank.
May 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL – SIP, STRING-N-STAMP SOCIAL
Sip with United Way’s Women’s Lead-ership Council while you string jewelry, stamp name plates on books for ReadingPals children and enjoy great company!
R.S.V.P. to Nikki Wagner [email protected].
Location: Nationwide Insurance, 3300 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
June 11 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY SOCIAL AT CHUY’S RESTAURANT
Mix-n-mingle with fellow young leaders who Live United.
R.S.V.P. to Nikki Wagner [email protected].
Location: Chuy’s Restaurant, 3510 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
June 14 | 7:30-9 a.m.
2013 UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA CEO/COMMUNITY LEADER BREAKFAST
Enjoy breakfast and good discussion with community leaders.
Location: Gainesville Country Club, 7300 SW 35th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
July 25
SAVE-THE-DATE FOR OUR 2013 UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR BREAKFAST AND TRAINING!
SAVE THE DATE! Take the challenge and join Boot Camp II – Creating Collective Impact – Hosted by United Way of North Central Florida’s Young Leaders Society.
BOOT CAMP TRAINING #1 May 6, 6 – 8 p.m. YLS soldiers will participate in basic training exercises about how social services operate in the field.
BOOT CAMP TRAINING #2May 13, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Debbie Mason, United Way of North Central Florida, Pres-ident & CEO, and YLS Boot Camp II Commander, explains what it takes to lead in the nonprofit sector.
BOOT CAMP TRAINING #3May 20, 4 – 8 p.m.YLS soldiers will participate in a community investment simulation learning how to allocate resources to civilian programs.
CUSTOM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESApril 29 – May 3
All trainings are located at United Way of North Central Florida base camp, 6031 NW 1st Place, Gainesville, FL
For more details, email Lieutenant Wagner at [email protected] or call 352-333-0854.
CONGRATULATIONS 2012 NONPROFIT BOOT CAMP GRADUATES!Carvone Allen, Anthony Alongi, Staci-Ann Bertrand, Jennifer Blades, Rebecca Catalanolto, Jeremiah Day, Cat Ferris, Kathleen Kitching, Kim Lee, Natasha Livingston, Christian Long, Rosanne Martin, Jeanette Porro-Gough, Lory Rigsby, Anthony Rinehart, Beth Thomas, Daira Vargas, and Cinda Wilson.
2012 graduates, pictured from left to right: Kathleen Kitching, Enterprise Holdings; Carvone Allen, Enterprise Holdings; Daira Vargas, Info Tech
Bank of America volunteering for the Weekend Hunger Backpack Program at Catholic Charities.
For thirteen weeks this summer and fall, Loaned Executives will work with companies across north central Florida to plan and conduct United Way of North Central Florida workplace campaigns. All Loaned Execs are sponsored by generous companies and proudly represent that company and United Way in hundreds of employee forums. We hope your company will support the 2013 Loaned Executive Program!
Read more about the benefits and respon-sibilities of a United Way Loaned Executive at www.unitedwayncfl.org.
Do you think you have the ideal candi-date? Please send all candidate informa-tion to Dana Clayton, United Way of North Central Florida VP of Resource Develop-ment at [email protected], or call 352-333-0846.
Can’t spare a team member? Then sponsor a “hired” Loaned Executive with a $7,500 sponsor-ship.
Tina Certain and her ReadingPal Willonte read together at Lake Forest Elementary School.
As a Loaned Executive, you’ll represent your company, make valuable networking connections and make a difference in this community.
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YOUR UNITED WAY TEAM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Carolyn Lukert, Board Chair, Dementia Education, Inc.Matt Fajack, Vice Chair, University of FloridaKenneth Kurdziel, Finance Chair, James Moore & CompanyQuenta Vettel, APR, Communications Chair, University of Florida Dennis Gies, Member-At-Large, Community Volunteer Ester Tibbs, Member-At-Large, Community Volunteer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kay Ayers, AvMedHarbin Bolton, Cox CommunicationsEd Bonahue, Santa Fe CollegeWard Boston, North Florida Regional Medical CenterRob Chapman, PublixTom Clark, Nationwide InsuranceBill Gair, University of FloridaSam Goforth, Wells FargoJosh Greenberg, GroovesharkRobert Hunzinger, Gainesville Regional UtilitiesTony Jones, Gainesville Police Department Hershel Lyons, Alachua County Public Schools Ken McGurn, McGurn Investments Ed Poppell, UF Development Corporation Melanie Ross, UF&Shands Andy Sherrard, O2B Kids!Patricia Snyder, University of FloridaAdrian Taylor, Springhill Missionary Baptist ChurchBrad White, SunTrust, N.A.Jenna White, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
2012 CAMPAIGN CABINETBill Gair/Chair, University of FloridaBrad Politt, Shands HealthCare Kay Ayers, AvMedPatti Breedlove, UF Sid Martin Biotech Incubator Heather Doughton, Bosshardt Realty Services Nick Banks, Front Street Commercial Real Estate Group Matt Fajack, University of FloridaRuss Armistead, University of Florida Brad White, SunTrust Bank Elias Eldayrie, University of Florida
STAFFDebbie Mason, President & CEODana Clayton, VP Resource DevelopmentKaren Slevin, VP Community ImpactKim Faenza, Director of Communications & MarketingRhonda Johnson, Director of OperationsNikki Wagner, Development Director, Leadership & Affinity GroupsAmy Bell, Community Impact Manager, EducationBarbara Brady, Check and Connect SpecialistSarah Coulson, Communications SpecialistAllison DiGioia, Americorp VISTA Andrea Fershtman, ReadingPals CoordinatorBob Guerriere, Director, Resource Development Christine Henderson, Americorp VISTA Annetta McCloud, Check and Connect Specialist Jennifer Stojkovic, VITA Program CoordinatorSylvia Waldman, Donor Database ManagerAshley Williams, RSVP Coordinator Patrick Wright, Check and Connect Specialist
Every goal needs a plan of achieve-ment. United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) is a strategic
organization focused on creating lasting change for long-term, large societal prob-lems. Planning is a year-round process. It includes many data points, best prac-tices, analysis and input from stakeholder groups, including impact partner agencies, donors, other United Way organizations, local citizens and national experts. The strategic direction of UWNCFL is set by the Board of Directors.
For the past decade, the Board of Direc-tors have set a goal to increase high school graduation rates to 90 percent by 2018. That’s a BIG goal and will take the support of the entire community to accomplish. The key strategy for educa-tion focuses on early childhood prepara-tion for learning – or Success By 6.
In addition to Success By 6, the board realizes we need other education inter-ventions. A grant from Carol and Barney Barnett of the Publix Supermarkets ownership family, provides $225,000 for an innovative, measured program to increase reading scores for third graders in select elementary schools. Additionally, AT&T selected UWNCFL as the only United Way in the nation to receive a prestigious $300,000 grant to focus on improving success for at-risk ninth graders in three high schools.
For the first time, the United Way Board also added goals and strategies in Health and Income impact areas.
• In Health, the goal is to ensure chil-dren and adults are healthy and safe in their homes, communities and schools, and have increased access to dental and medical care.
• In Income, the goal is to reduce domestic impediments to education, created by poverty.
Of the dollars that are invested into the Community Investment Fund, 70 percent is allocated via three-year grants to programs that can make a difference in reaching these long-term goals in Educa-tion, Health and Income. The remaining 30 percent is allocated via one-year grants that are directed to Immediate Needs, which are defined as providing food and shelter to those in crisis.
While the board sets the strategic direc-tion, another group of dedicated volun-teers sets the actual indicators that have to be met, with specific performance measures for agencies that wish to apply for funding for a specific program. These volunteers are known as the Community Investment Team (CIT) and they spend days reviewing proposals, doing on-site visits, learning, scoring and debating to decide which programs will be most effective to “turn the curve” on the issues facing our community. The CIT provides specific funding recommendations in May to the UWNCFL Board for review, discus-sion and approval. The CIT then provides review and continues its planning to strengthen the community.
OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION“ Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” – Alan Lakein
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Seniors, age 55+, are invited to improve educational out-comes in our community by serving as a ReadingPal for children attending low-per-forming VPK programs, a ReadingPal for children in 2nd and 3rd grade, or as a mentor and/or tutor for 9th grade students participat-ing in the Check & Con-nect Drop-Out Prevention Program.
Contact Ashley Williams at 352-333-0859, or email at [email protected], or visit www.united-wayncfl.org/volunteerselect.
Check & Connect
Volunteer as a mentor to provide time and guidance to a 9th grader served by the program. This evi-dence-based program places drop-out prevention spe-cialists in local high schools with the greatest population of youth at risk of dropping out.
Contact Amy Bell at 352-333-0842, email at [email protected], or visit www.unitedwayncfl.org/volunteerselect.
GET INVOLVED!
VOLUNTEER SELECT LAUNCHES AS NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA’S VOLUNTEER MATCH PROGRAM
ALACHUA COUNTY COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING – THRIVE ALACHUA!For the past two years, UWNCFL has convened local experts, citizens, busi-ness and nonprofit leaders to focus on creating a community strategic plan for Education, Financial Stability, Health and Safety areas. More than 400 people have been involved in setting indicators that measure the greatest scope of progress in each area. Spring and summer meetings will focus on naming strategies that are succeeding, framing new strategies and setting priorities for our community.
This information provides a platform for funders such as United Way, local cities, counties, school boards, and other private foundations and individuals to make a real difference by aligning funding to priority solutions. UWNCFL is pleased to facilitate this important process. The plan also provides a great way to start attracting larger, national foundations to focus on funding in our community. One of the unique factors about UWNCFL is our power to improve lives by collabo-rating with community leaders, leading and convening experts and recruiting the
people and organizations from across our community who bring the expertise and resources needed to GET THINGS DONE.
Join us for the next Alachua County Community Strategic Planning – Thrive Alachua meeting on May 9, 1 – 4 p.m. located at Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32653.
UWNCFL COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNER AGENCIESUWNCFL 2011 – 2013 investments are supporting results-driven programs operated by 17 local Community Impact Partner Agencies. The programs aim to achieve UWNCFL goals around education, income, health and safety. Recently, in anticipation of the 2013-2016 funding cycle, United Way re-certified Commu-nity Impact Partner Agencies. This is a rigorous application process, and those selected for Impact Partners are required to maintain excellence in their gover-nance, operations, fiscal and program areas.
For a complete listing of our Community Impact Partners, visit www.unitedwayncfl.org/community-impact-partners-list
Junior League & United Way of North Central Florida book drives
The Junior League will distribute Starter Libraries to at-risk kindergartners in Alachua County public schools. United Way’s ReadingPals Summer Program will provide students with educational books to read during summer months. These combined efforts will help improve literacy in our community.
Drop off gently-used or new books to:
• Bank of America: all locations in Gainesville, March 11 – April 14
• Chuy’s Restaurant: March 11 – April 29
• Books-a-Million: NW 13th St., April 1 – 29
• Publix: all locations in Alachua County, April 15 – 29
• Piesanos Restaurant: April 22 dine-in event
Nationwide Book Drive April 1 – 30
Donate new or gently-used books to United Way’s Book Nooks at Nationwide, located at 3300 SW Williston Road. United Way’s Book Nooks, sponsored by local companies, provide free books for families throughout Alachua County to help improve literacy in our community.
Contact Andrea Fershtman at [email protected] or 352-333-0858 for more details about these book drives.
GIVE YOUR BOOKS A SECOND LIFE – DONATE THEM TODAY!
➜ THANK YOU!Thank you to Joyner Construction and OEC Business Interiors for doing such a wonderful job with our building updates!
