RUW Member Agency Orientation

Welcome and Introduction

Janel S. Donohue, President

Rappahannock United Way

LIVE UNITED

RAPPAHANNOCK UNITED WAY

2013 MEMBERSHIP

RUW’s 2013 Member Agencies

American Red Cross

Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area

Council

Catholic Charities

The Childcare Network

Children's Home Society of Virginia

Community Health Center of the Rappahannock

Region (CHCRR)

disAbility Resource Center

EmpowerHouse

Fredericksburg Area Food Bank

Fredericksburg Area HIV AIDS Support Services

Fredericksburg Counseling Services

Healthy Families

Hospice Support Care

Lloyd Moss Free Clinic

LUCHA Ministries, Inc.

Micah Ecumenical Ministries

Mental Health America of Fredericksburg

Quin Rivers, Inc.

Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc.

Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging

RUW’s 2013 Member Agencies

Rappahannock Area YMCA

Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault

Rappahannock Area Council for Children &

Parents

Rappahannock Court Appointed Special

Advocates

Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services

Council

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries

Rappahannock Legal Services

Rappahannock Refuge - Hope House

Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area

S.E.R.V.E, Inc

Stafford Junction

Sunrise for All, Inc.

The ARC of Rappahannock

The Salvation Army

Thurman Brisben Center

RUW Expectations of Member Agencies

Maintain status as a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt, not-for-profit organization

Communicate openly on matters of common concern or mutual interest

Promote and publicize RUW membership of Agency

Submit accurate reports or materials as requested by RUW by stated deadlines

Immediately inform RUW regarding any organizational changes including staffing at the senior management level, and legal and financial matters which may affect the Agency’s ability to operate and/or deliver services or may appear in the media

Maintain proper usage of RUW logo

Maintain a positive representation of RUW membership relationship

MEMBER AGENCY’S EXPECTATIONS OF

RUW

Member Agency’s Expectations of RUW

Respect the autonomy of the Agency to lead and govern its operations and resources

Distribute Agency Designation Funds on a timely basis

Provide resources and referrals to resources to build the capacity of Agency

RUW TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

RESOURCES

Information Sharing Resources:

Information Share Listserv – online community wide networking

Quick Guide & Community Connections Directory - printed referral resources

2-1-1 Virginia – free and confidential statewide helpline

Charity Tracker Network – online client management database for service providers

Nonprofit Networking Opportunities:

Information Share Meetings

Volunteer Networking Meetings

Nonprofit Capacity Building:

Grant Writing Workshops

Outcome Measurement and Program Evaluation Trainings

Nonprofit Strategic Planning Sessions

Fundraising Opportunities:

Potomac Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Local Government Campaign (LGC)

Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC)

Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area

(CFCNCA)

Volunteer Services Resources: .

Volunteer Recruitment - including Board members

Volunteer Special Events - Days of Caring

Volunteer Trainings

Volunteer Recognition

When : January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013

Funding

RUW Community Care Fund Application Timeline

November 30 RUW Intent to Request Funding Form – Distribution

 December 5 RUW Member Agency – Orientation Event December 12 RUW Intent to Request Funding Form –

Deadline December 13 RUW Funding Proposal and Application –

Distribution January 11 RUW Agency Proposals – Deadline  January 17 RUW Agency Application – Workshop  February 22 RUW Funding Application – Deadline February 25 – 28 RUW Funding Applications – Audit  March 4 – 8 RUW Funding Applications – Agency

Revisions  April 22 - 26 Agency Site Visits June 3 FY14 Funding Decisions - Announced to

Agencies

United Way remains committed to making sure all contributions are effectively and responsibly utilized. Hundreds of dedicated United Way volunteers are investing donor contributions in programs offered by local partner providers.

Rappahannock United Way (RUW) is interested in partnering with the most efficient and effective service providers within PD 16. Any organization seeking RUW funding must demonstrate its ability to operate programs in a manner consistent with the highest standards of quality, which shall include compliance with RUW management and financial requirements.

Next Steps

Community Investment Contact:

Director of Community InvestmentSarah Walsh(540) 373-0041 Ext. 315swalsh@rappahannockunitedway.org

Non Profit Capacity Building CoordinatorNanue Paye(540) 373-0041 Ext. 316npaye@rappahannockunitedway.org

RUW Intent to Request Funding Form Deadline December 12

RUW Funding Proposal and Application Distribution December 13

Membership Begins- January 1, 2013- December 31, 2013

Complete Agency Agreements- December 31, 2012

RUW Agency Proposals – Deadline January 11

Questions