Anne Wilson describes United Way’s accomplishments, touches on SparkPoint and challenges for the nonprofit sector.
Hollywood Helps Shine a Light on Volunteerism
October 22, 2009 by
If you’ve been watching TV this week, you may have noticed that many of your favorite shows are highlighting volunteering. Through iParticipate, the Entertainment Industry Foundation has mobilized the entertainment community around a groundbreaking initiative designed to inspire a new era of service and volunteerism. This multi-year campaign, called “iParticipate,” hopes to make service a [...]
LIVE UNITED Story Search Winner Announced
October 20, 2009 by
Early this year, United Way of America launched a contest to find the best story of how people are living united in their communities. Well now a winner has been announced in the LIVE United story search! Ruth, a now 91 year old United Way supporter has long been active with Success by Six, and [...]
Beth Cobert Appointed United Way Board Chair
October 16, 2009 by
Beth Cobert, director McKinsey & Company’s San Francisco office Beth Cobert, director McKinsey & Company’s San Francisco office, was recently elected chair of United Way of the Bay Area’s board of directors. As board chair, Beth will helplead United Way’s continuing efforts to create pathways to prosperity for low-wage families and individuals in the Bay [...]
