Campaign Committee members are a positive voice in contributing to the sharing of our UWFH mission and defining values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

While we would be grateful if you participated in all of these responsibilities, we absolutely respect your time and hope you will do as much as you can throughout the year. We truly appreciate any time you can give in support of our United Way.

• Lead volunteer for the annual campaign. Be the face of the Campaign

• Make a meaningful gift to the Annual UWFH Campaign

• Promote the importance of volunteer involvement with UWFH

• Connect with area businesses on our Workplace Campaign prospect list to participate in support of our United Way

• Identify Workplace Campaign prospects and possible contact information for each location

• Connect with potential Workplace Campaign sites to introduce the UWFH Development team

• Participate in kick-off meetings at Workplace Campaigns and speak about why you give and volunteer

• Thank Workplace Campaign participants via email, text, phone call or note

• Notify a member of the UWFH Development team of any communication/touches with Workplace Campaign contacts

• Suggest potential sponsors for UWFH events: Annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast, and Annual Meeting. When appropriate make an ask on behalf of UWFH or introduce UWFH staff for follow up

• Assist our United Way in suggesting contacts in support of programs such as the Diaper Drive, Backpack Campaign, and Literacy Program

• Share UWFH social media posts and emails with friends and colleagues (ie, June Diaper Drive)

• Identify and help recruit potential UWFH volunteers 
  

MEETINGS:

• Five meetings annually. 

• Attend the annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast in October

• Attend Community Celebration in June

• Attend special events as schedule allows

To volunteer for the UWFH Campaign Committee, please contact Geoff Naunheim, President & CEO, 413.584.3962 ext. 104 or at geoff@uw-fh.org.

Scope of Work/Overview:

• Make recommendations to the Board on allocating funds to agencies and programs receiving United Way support. A majority of the membership of the committee shall be from the community at large, not board members.

Responsibilities:

1. Help create and implement processes to identify community needs. (e.g., expert panels, partner panels, community surveys, etc.)

2. Create funding mechanisms. This includes, but is not limited to:

   • Crafting a funding focus statement for approval by the board of directors.

   • Crafting and reviewing documentation related to the grant application process:

     1. Letter of intent

     2. Request for proposals

     3. Application

   • Developing the grant review process and establishing metrics and systems used for scoring.

3. Make funding recommendations about partner agencies to the UWFH board of directors based on the scoring and grant review process. 

4. Be responsible for oversight and monitoring of funded programs. 

   • Request and receive annual reports from partner agencies, including progress on program goals, an annual audit, and financial statements in such form as the committee may deem necessary.

   • Conduct site visits of partner agencies for the purposes of program review. 

   • Be responsible for matters relating to the admission, maintenance of good standing, and termination of partner agencies. 

   • Be responsible for the encouragement and development of close and cooperative relationships between partner agencies and the UWFH.

Annual Calendar: 

The Community Investment (“CI”) Process starts in August and ends in the spring of the following year. Meetings are once a month, and site visits run through October and November.

Commitment of Members:

• During the review process (Spring), any CI committee member who has agreed to review applications will spend roughly 20 hours reviewing applications and attending site visits for applicants, and participating in grant review sessions of the CI committee.  

• Outside of the review process, the committee meets for one hour on the second Tuesday of every month, as needed. 

Overview: Monitor and ensure the fiscal health of UWFH.

Scope of Work:

• Oversee expenditures; provide oversight to the Executive Director on the budget; recommends budget to Board of Directors for approval; oversees financial, investment, audit processes, and internal controls of UWFH; reviews all financial statements; reviews all investments.

• Be responsible for policies and protocols relating to the organization's finances.

• Report to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and others as the Board shall request or require.

• Chaired by the Treasurer. Option to have Co-Chair at Treasurer’s and Executive Director’s discretion. 

Time Commitment

Meets quarterly to review quarterly financial statements, may meet additionally to review audit and budget as needed.

Scope of Work/Overview:

• Engage in activities that advance JEDIB within UWFH and beyond

• Offer training opportunities for UWFH Board members, and potentially a wider community audience

• Assess JEDIB in our community investment process

Responsibilities:

• Consider the needs of people representing diverse populations and the needs of all lower-income people as decisions are made about use of emergent and other funds

• Recommend training, activities, and discussions for Board members to engage in, as they demonstrate UWFH's commitment to JEDIB

• Tiered training beginning with baseline 101 training that educates people on JEDIB to establish expectations for all Board members, including topics of anti-racism, embracing diversity, health equity, anti-agism, disability competence and affirming practices, LGBTQ+ competence and affirming practices

• Develop a targeted approach to ask people representing diverse populations to donate to UWFH

• Ask grant applicants to explain who they serve and how they reach people representing diverse populations and underrepresented populations

• Invite people who represent diverse populations to join committees, including JEDIB

• Begin informal conversations that can lead to nominations for Board seats

Annual Calendar:

• Monthly meetings with exact dates currently scheduled based on members' availability

• Quarterly 90-minute meetings once the committee feels ready to go to quarterly meetings

• Homework between meetings, as appropriate (e.g. sharing articles, video links, conversations, etc.)

Overview & Scope of Work:

• The Audit Committee oversees the work of an independent auditing firm that (1) reviews the risks and internal controls of the United Way of Franklin and Hampshire Region, (2) prepares audited financial statements, and (3) prepares the 990 and Form PC tax filings.

Annual Calendar:

• Late May / Early June – Audit Planning Meeting.  October – Post Audit Meeting.
  
  Commitment of Members:

• 2 meetings per year plus independent review of financial statements and tax returns.
  
  Restrictions/Guidelines:

• Members of the Audit Committee should not be members of the UWFH Finance Committee. 

• Members should include both board members and non-board members.