Governance

United Way of Dutchess County

Your United Way is committed to ensuring that Board members, staff, and volunteers are diverse and representative of the community and its stakeholders. High levels of excellence and accountability continuously attract and retain passionate and committed staff, board members, and other volunteers.

All of our Board and committee members live, work or volunteer in Dutchess County; they are your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. These are the people who are responsible for guiding your United Way in achieving our mission of building a stronger community.

United Way of America

In 2002, United Way of America reorganized its governance structure to strengthen the organization’s leadership and accountability. Annually evaluating board and member performance, including ethical standards, became a part of this effort. A new operating structure was also created, transforming UWA’s governance body into a leadership Board of Trustees with each member possessing key attributes: a passion for United Way’s mission and vision, a commitment to invest time as an active member, an ability and desire to take a system-wide perspective and a demonstrated commitment to his/her community. The board is now comprised of diverse volunteers who are senior representatives of the largest, most influential donors and sponsors to the United Way. They are noted intellectual, civic, moral leaders and stakeholders who maintain the integrity and mission of the United Way in every way.