United Way of Elkhart County
Community Impact Panel Member - Volunteer Description
Mission
The Community Impact process distributes local charitable donations in a manner which is accountable, responsive to local needs and geared toward long-term, sustainable change.
Role & Responsibilities
The volunteer panels determine how the United Way allocates local charitable dollars to achieve success.
All Panel members:
- Actively participate by asking questions, investigating the success of local programs and shaping recommendations for new programs.
- Work in small groups to debate choices and explore creative options.
- Utilize key information about local needs, current social services and the United Way’s strategies for long-term change.
Time Commitment
- 3-year renewable terms
- 14-18 hours annually
Event/ Time Commitment
Panel Organizational Meeting- 2 hours
Community Partner Review
- Partner Programs – Briefing- 2 hours
- Partner Site Visits (2) -2-4 hours
- Partner Wrap-Up Session- 2 hours
Innovation Grants
- Innovation Grant – Proposal Review- 2 hours
- Innovation Grant Interviews- 2-4 hours
- Panel Year-End Wrap Up Session- 2 hours
Qualifications
- Reside or work in Elkhart County.
- Able to suspend personal interests and work together to develop recommendations for the common good.
- No member shall serve on a panel that reviews an agency, which the panel member is staff, a member of the board of directors or married/related to a staff member. This restriction encourages a fair review and reduces concerns related to conflict of interest
Contact Phone: 574.295.1650
Email: sarberk@unitedwayec.org