Young Leaders United

WHAT IS YOUNG LEADERS UNITED?
The mission of Young Leaders United is to support the work of United Way and foster a spirit of community involvement among the next generation of leaders. It is our goal to inspire advocacy, philanthropy and volunteerism in Dutchess and Orange Counties. Young Leaders United provides a variety of opportunities to meet other individuals with similar professional and community interests. Young Leaders United members are committed, compassionate and generous individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact throughout our community.

WHAT CAN THE YOUNG LEADERS UNITED OFFER ME?
Young Leaders United focuses on four aspects, so you’ll be sure to reap the rewards of membership.

• EDUCATE
  Young Leaders members learn about our community’s most pressing needs and the specifi c partnerships that address them. Young Leaders United can be an eye-opening experience that helps you to understand the issues facing thousands in our community.
• SERVE
  Young Leaders United is engaged in supporting the community through United Way’s key community impact  strategies which include Education, Income and Health through volunteerism and advocacy.
• OUTREACH
  In addition to actively serving the community, Young Leaders United have the ability to share the work of United Way in our community and educate others to further United Way’s key community impact strategies.
• GROW
  Through Young Leaders United you can develop personally and professionally by participating in a number of  events that focus on fundraising and volunteering as well as networking.

This unique and dynamic group offers its members many ways to become involved in making a difference in people’s lives in Dutchess and Orange Counties. Young Leaders United works closely with United Way staff and board members to identify volunteer and fundraising opportunities that resonate with our group interests.

This exclusive group of 40 young professionals will receive regular updates on issues in our community and be involved with activities at United Way. Membership recognition, if desired, is available in select marketing and promotional materials. Through Young Leaders United, members will interact with other important local leaders and be a part of addressing the issues that matter most in our community.

EXPECTATIONS OF YOUNG LEADERS UNITED
As a member of Young Leaders United, you will be asked to join one of four subcommittees and will be expected to attend approximately 6-8 sub-committee meetings per year, with a maximum of 2 absences. Further, you will be expected to participate as a volunteer at events hosted by Young Leaders United. As part of the enclosed application, you will be asked to identify the committee(s) that interest you.

Questions? Contact Megan McKann at 845-471-1900 x115.