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Our office is able to generate impact because of those who generously give their time, resources, ideas, and expertise. You have the ability to create lasting change in your community.
Current Volunteer Needs
2024 Community Investment Volunteers
Each year, volunteers oversee the distribution of United Way dollars through an annual process called Community Investment.
These volunteers donate their time to review funding requests from local programs hoping to receive United Way support. They carefully assess grant applications, meet with applicants, and when possible visit their facilities to get a firsthand look at the programs and staff behind the operation. Partner organizations financial documents and fiscal health are also reviewed and analyzed by volunteers who are Certified Public Accountants or other financial professionals.
Funding recommendations made by Community Investment Volunteers are reviewed by a Community Investment Committee that submits a final funding proposal to United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties' Board of Directors. The Board approves the proposal and distribution of funds for partner agencies' specific programs.
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Board Member
Type of Service: Board Member
Preferred Skills: Communications, Community Development, Finance/Accounting, Fundraising, Marketing/Public Relations, Strategic Planning
Service Commitments & Expectations: Serve as an active advocate and ambassador for the organization. Cultivate financial resources and partnerships to advance the organization's mission. Participate in monthly board meetings, serve on one committee, and attend two or more events throughout the year.
Financial Commitment: Make an annual gift commensurate or significant to your circumstance. Sell tickets to fundraising events. Recruit sponsors, as needed. Identify and cultivate potential donors.
Term: Three-year term (two-term limit)
Meeting Frequency: 10 monthly board meetings, approximately 1 hour in length, on the last Friday of the month at 7:30am
If interested in this position, please contact Mariah Vail, Executive Director at info@myunitedway.org.
Development Committee Member
Type of Service: Committee Member
Preferred Skills: Communications, Fundraising, Marketing/Public Relations
Service Commitments & Expectations: Plan and execute annual fundraising events including Annual Dinner, Giving Tuesday, and more. Recruit sponsors, as needed. Identify and cultivate potential donors including major donors, small business and corporate partners.
Financial Commitment: No
Term: No
Meeting Frequency: Monthly, approximately 1 hour in length
If interested in this position, please contact Mariah Vail, Executive Director at info@myunitedway.org.
Additional Opportunities
Throughout the year, we have additional engagement opportunities. If interested, fill out United Way's Volunteer Interest Form.
Click here to fill out United Way's Volunteer Interest Form
To browse other volunteer needs in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, visit the Kan-I Help database's Get Involved tab.