United Way of the Coalfield welcomes Chip Tate, new executive director
 Yesterday, United Way of the Coalfield (Madisonville) welcomed a new Executive Director to their staff: Charles (Chip) Tate, III. Tate comes to the organization after 32 years in the financial/commercial banking industry. He brings broad experience to the role, and strong ties to the community.
Although born in Louisville, Chip has lived in Madisonville, Kentucky since childhood. He says that despite his long career in finance, the "most rewarding work" of his life is with area non-profits. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the advisory board of the Salvation Army, after 15 years of service with the organization. He was a founding director and the first president of the local Big Brothers / Big Sisters chapter. In his six years with the organization he also chaired their second "Bowl for Kids' Sake Campaign". Additionally, he has served on the board of the local Habitat for Humanity as Property Committee Chair.
"I feel serving on the boards of two member agencies has given me a unique insight into understanding the workings of the United Way and its importance to our community. This new position affords me the opportunity to serve our community in an even greater and more rewarding way--and to help our community "Live United" in service to others."
Join us in welcoming Chip Tate to the United Way family!
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Americans Gave a Lot Less in the Recession Than Experts Predicted
New IRS figures show that giving probably dropped by as much as 20 percent in the deepest parts of the economic downturn--a larger decrease than most philanthropy experts previously thought. The latest figures, released last week, show as much as a 14% drop from 2008 to 2009, building on a 10% drop from the prior year--and underscoring just how big a financial hole nonprofits must climb out of as the still-fragile economy recovers. Read the full article from the Chronicle of Philanthropy here.
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 Operating Reserves Part 3: Building for the future
In this third and final article in our series on operating reserves, we are highlighting available resources that can help organizations make sound financial decisions to protect and execute their mission during tough times. This information was drawn from the Nonprofit Knowledge Matters e-newsletter for April 21, 2011, a publication of the National Council of Nonprofits. Read the full article here. |
Have you visited a board member lately?
 We all need to pay special attention to our relationships with board members. Although we see them regularly in board meetings, executives can sometimes neglect one-on-one communications. Pick an issue or project your United Way is addressing and make an appointment to connect with an individual board member to get their perspective. That sets up a conversation that can go in other directions. Meet in their office, have a look around at what they display, ask about things - get to know them. Non-profits are, by nature, in the relationship business. That starts at home, with our volunteer leadership.
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New UWW payment mailing address
Local United Ways: please be advised that United Way Worldwide (UWW) has a new mailing address for all payments. Payments to UWW should now be sent to the lockbox at the following address:
United Way Worldwide
PO Box 418607
Boston, MA 02241-8607
All other correspondence should be sent to UWW's street address (701 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2045).
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