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2011 National Night Out
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Greetings!
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One of the questions I'm most often asked is, "What is United Way's overhead?" And it's a good question - one that anyone should ask of a non-profit organization they are considering making a donation to. The amount any organization spends on fundraising and management expense, commonly known as "overhead," will tell a donor:
· How much of the contribution is being used to support the mission?
· What is included when the "overhead" number is calculated?
Each year, United Way of Hall County has an audit of our financial statements after the end of our fiscal year. This audit is performed by an independent CPA firm and is reviewed in detail by a volunteer audit committee then presented to the full Board of Directors. The audit for our fiscal year that ended April 30, 2011 calculates our overhead for that year as 17.7%. This ratio is the total of our support services divided by total revenue.
So, what makes up the total of "support services?" Certainly, salaries of the staff are a part of the number. In addition, the cost of operating our facility (utilities, maintenance, office supplies, etc) is there. But what is also included is the cost of advertising, printing of pledge forms, processing of all payments against pledges and all other costs that are associated with conducting an annual campaign. What's also included is the amount of pledges that are not paid each year. Every year, approximately 8% of the total campaign is not collected because donors move, leave their jobs or experience some other economic impact that prevents them from fulfilling their commitment. On a campaign of $1.8 million dollars, 8% equates to $144,000 that United Way absorbs and does not pass along to our partner agencies.
When our Board of Directors approves the allocation to each partner agency, that agency can be assured that on the first business day of each month, a deposit will be made to their account. Many of our partners tell us that amount is the only sure income they know will come each month. Read below about how one partner agency depends on their monthly United Way allocation.
There is no standard for what an overhead number should be. Each donor or potential donor must decide for themselves if they believe the non-profit is utilizing funds appropriately. However, I can tell you that our finance volunteers and Board of Directors carefully monitor our overhead ratio. As donors themselves, they understand the importance of investing as much money as possible back into the community. And through the generosity of our Corporate Sponsors, we have funding to pay for all the special events and other marketing activities each year so that donors can know almost all of their contribution is going to support the work of our partners in the community.
Each year, United Way makes the audit accessible to the public by posting it on the website. Click here to see the most recent copy.
Jackie Wallace
President & CPO
United Way of Hall County
www.unitedwayhallcounty.org
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Partner Agency Perspective
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Pictured: Executive Director/CEO of Challenged Child and Friends, Inc., David Earnest with student, Emma.
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Challenged Child and Friends is a remarkable place where special needs children aged six weeks to six years can receive early intervention, preschool, nursing and therapy services in an inclusive environment. It is a safe and nurturing place where children with few other options can learn, play, grow...and be a child and not a diagnosis.
As a nonprofit agency, Challenged Child and Friends does not turn away families of special needs children because they cannot pay tuition, therapy or extended care fees, and we have to work extremely hard to raise the money necessary to assist our families. Last year, Challenged Child and Friends provided services to more than 350 children, and all of the families of our special needs children received some level of financial assistance. A vital partner in CCAF's efforts to ensure that special needs children have access to our services is United Way of Hall County. United Way of Hall County is a reliable partner that provides funding, volunteers and support for our efforts to advocate for special needs children and their families.
If not for our partnership with United Way of Hall County, Challenged Child and Friends would be forced to hire additional staff in order to meet our fundraising and volunteer management needs. Eliminating United Way of Hall County funding would result in fewer children having access to our services and a longer wait list. Without United Way of Hall County, Challenged Child and Friends' efforts to inform the community about our services and opportunities for individuals to get involved in helping special needs children and their families would be greatly hindered. Finally, if United Way of Hall County did not exist, leaders of area nonprofit agencies would lose an invaluable platform for an integrated approach to meeting community needs and advocating for public policy changes.
United Way of Hall County is an invaluable resource to the children, families, board and staff at Challenged Child and Friends. Their willingness to invest in Challenged Child and Friends has played a significant role in creating and sustaining a unique opportunity for special needs children and their families. The staff, volunteers and supporters of United Way of Hall County are helping Challenged Child and Friends turn disabilities into possibilities.
J. David Earnest, EdD
Executive Director/CEO
Challenged Child and Friends, Inc.
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Pictured from left to right: Bryan Griffin, Trey Wood, Brett Fowler, Joy Griffin, Michael John Lovell, Daniel Browne, Pamela Dye, Brian Daniel, DeAnna Browne, Dawn Justus, Scott Justus, Tiffanie Gillespie, and Julie Nicholson
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Young Leaders Society (YLS) worked hard this summer to promote and manage the School Tools for Cool Kids school supply drive but we also have some fun and exciting events planned for the fall.
Upcoming YLS Events
CONNECT
The Young Leaders will have their annual YLS Kickoff on Thursday, September 1st, 2011 at Mellow Mushroom upstairs from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Join us as we kick off the YLS 2011-2012 Campaign and college football season!
Mellow Mushroom
700 Green Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
This is a free event & guests are welcome
pizza and salad provided · cash bar rsvp: 678.989.5333 jgriffin@unitedwayhallcounty.org LEAD The September Luncheon with Leaders event is filling up fast. We have a few spots still available for Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Governor's Mansion . YLS members will join Governor Nathan Deal for lunch followed by a tour of the Governor's mansion. We will depart by bus at 10:30 and return by 4:00. Please contact Joy Griffin at jgriffin@unitedwayhallcounty.org to reserve your spot. |
Another Successful Year! School Tools for Cool Kids
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Pictured left to right: United Way Board Chair, Darrell Snyder, Hall County Schools Superintendent, Will Schofield, HCSS Lead School Social Worker, Carol Pitts, GCSS Director of Learning Supports, Jarod Anderson, Media and Community Relations Manager for Publix Super Markets, Brenda Reid, Cargill Cares Committee Chair, David Ellis, President of United Way of Hall County, Jackie Wallace, Gainesville City Schools Superintendent, Merrianne Dyer |
For the past several years United Way of Hall County has partnered with Publix Super Markets to support the children in our community by collecting school supplies. While it might seem like a small thing to us, a pencil or piece of paper represent the tools a child needs to be successful in school and ultimately, in life.
This year the school supply drive was coordinated by United Way's Young Leaders Society. Trey Wood served as the Project Manager and Michael John Lovell is the Chair of the Young Leaders Society. We thank them for their hard work.
No project this size comes together without the help and co-operation of many people. Numerous companies, individuals, and organizations helped to make this possible. United Way would like to thank those who have worked so hard to create such a successful event this year.
Special Thanks to-
Brian Daniel and Alan Scheutze of Carroll Daniel Construction for the loan of a truck and steps to store the supplies Dr. John Kennedy and Lakeview Academy for the loan of a school bus to serve as a "billboard" Cargill Care Committee for the generous gift of $2,000 to purchase supplies The students of the Summer Scholars Institute at Gainesville State College who did fundraisers and contributed the funds to purchase school supplies Philip Wilheit, Jr. with Wilheit Packaging for boxes
The real beneficiaries of this project are the students and teachers in Gainesville City and Hall County Schools. With the help and support of our community, we were able to fill over 80 boxes with much needed school supplies.
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Pictured left to right: Executive Director of
Gateway Domestic Violence Center,
Jessica Butler, Mae Martin, and Marie Dawson
Mae Martin and Marie Dawson, teachers at Lanier Elementary school and members of Theta Chapter, Psi State Organization, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, LIVED IT by creating a computer lab for women and children at Gateway Domestic Violence Center.
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2011 Campaign Kickoff Don't Just Wear the Shirt, Live it! | Join Campaign Chair, Brian Daniel as he LIVES IT on September 8th, 2011 at
Lanier Charter Academy at The Oaks. 7:30 a.m.- Continental Breakfast Served 8:00 a.m.- Program Begins Please RSVP by September 1st to dbrowne@unitedwayhallcounty.org or call 678-989-5336 |
Upcoming Events in Hall County
DON'T MISS IT! Click Here to view the LOCAL United Way Volunteer/Events Calendar |
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Center Point 2011 - 2012
Mentor Training
Here is your opportunity to train as a Center Point Mentor to serve in the Hall County or Gainesville City School of your choice.
Mentors are caring adults that offer support, advice, friendship and consistency They are powerful tools in helping young people reach their potential. Are you ready to make a difference in a student's life? If so, fill out a Mentor Application to get started!
Mentor Training occurs on a regular basis. Check out Center Point's Mentor Training Schedule for details.
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Girl Scouts Seeking Alumnae for 100th Anniversary
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia invites you to reconnect to the fun and friendship of Girl Scouting as the organization prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012.
Girl Scout alumnae are invited to reconnect and join the celebration. Alumnae living in north Georgia may register by contacting Trudy Lundquist at trudylundquist@me.com. Those who register will receive Girl Scout news and notices of 100th anniversary events and celebrations.
Learn more about Girl Scouting today by visiting www.gshg.org. If you would like to make a donation to the 100th Anniversary in honor or memory of a former troop leader, click on the "Be a Hero" Icon on the homepage.
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