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United Way of Pierce county COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND 2014 – 2016 Investment Cycle FUNDING INFORMATION SESSION

United Way of Pierce county COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND 2014 – 2016 Investment Cycle FUNDING INFORMATION SESSION. Welcome. Housekeeping Introduction of Staff and Responsibilities. UWPC Vision.

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United Way of Pierce county COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND 2014 – 2016 Investment Cycle FUNDING INFORMATION SESSION

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  1. United Way of Pierce county COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FUND 2014 – 2016 Investment CycleFUNDING INFORMATION SESSION

  2. Welcome Housekeeping Introduction of Staff and Responsibilities

  3. UWPC Vision “A compassionate, vital community where people have the education, resources and opportunities to achieve their potential.”

  4. Investing $1 in a child’s success early can save up to $17 over time through lower crime, higher education and earning levels.

  5. Strategic Emphasis on Prevention through Early Childhood Development (70%) • Help ensure all our children are physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively ready to participate and learn in school (0 to 5 years old) • Help ensure all our children receive the support they need to perform at or above grade level by age 10. • Help families provide a stable and nurturing environment for their children to achieve the above goals. “We lead, support and invest in community efforts to help ensure all our children are prepared to succeed in school and in life.”

  6. Basic Needs and Supportive Services 30% of Community Solutions Fund will remain invested in programs that support the basic needs and supportive services of our community.

  7. Community Impact Model Focus on Families with Children 0-10 Parent engagement Stabilizing Families: Housing, Jobs Health and healthy behaviors Military Families with children Measure: Kindergarten Readiness (WA-Kids) Key Partner: First 5 FUNdamentals Coalition Focus onChildren 0-5: The Whole Child - Social, Emotional, Physical & Cognitive Building out the Early Learning System Measure: Third Grade Reading Proficiency (OSPI) Focus on Children 10 and under: School Readiness Expanded Learning Opportunities Attendance and Positive Habits

  8. Community Impact Investment Panel Investing in Community “Emerging Opportunities” Funds Basic Needs and Supportive Service Early Childhood Development Early Grade Excellence Strengthening Families 3-year Cycle = 70% of Community Solutions Fund 3-year Cycle = 30% of Community Solutions Fund Early Childhood Development

  9. Community Solutions Fund • What is the Community Solutions Fund? • All undesignated donor dollars raised through workplace campaigns • Where will Community Solutions Fund Dollars be Invested? • Basic Needs / Supportive Services (30%) • Emergency Food / Shelter • Underserved or Underrepresented Individuals or Families • Promote or support general development, well-being and/or health of youth, individuals or families • Children and Their Families (70%) • Strengthening Families • Early Childhood Development • Early Grade Excellence • Who Makes the Investment Decisions? • Community Volunteers • UWPC Board

  10. Questions

  11. Agency Eligibility • Tax Status must be a 501(c)3 or government agency • Minimum two (2) years of operation • Registered Washington State charity • File 990 or equivalent to the IRS • Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act • Certify compliance with the Patriot Act requirements • Executive Director cannot be a voting member of the Board

  12. Community Impact (70%)Program Eligibility and Criterion • Eligibility: Program services must be provided in Pierce County for Pierce County residents • Criterion: Program must serve a minimum of one of the following populations: • Pregnant teens/women and new mothers • Children birth to 5 years • Families with children age 10 and below • Students up to age 10 who have been identified as at-risk of poor academic performance

  13. Basic Needs / Supportive Services (30%) Program Eligibility and Criterion • Eligibility: Program services must be provided in Pierce County for Pierce County residents • Criterion: Program must serve a minimum of one of the following populations: • Low-income or otherwise distressed individuals or families • Underserved or underrepresented individuals or families

  14. UWPC Reporting Standards and Performance Measures • Intent to Incorporate Standard Outcomes, Indicators and Performance Measures Moving Forward • Helps UWPC help you receive more donor dollars • Allows for consistency in program reporting • Ability to measure progress in focus areas effectively and efficiently • Ability for programs and UWPC to report results to the community • We Need More Provider Input • You are the experts • Participate in survey • Input will be considered as final application is developed

  15. Questions

  16. Next Steps • Application Workshops • July 15th – 8:00 – 11:00 AM • Bates SOUTH Campus • July 17th – 2:30 – 5:30 PM • Topping Regional Hope Center - Boys & Girls Club • July 19th – 8:30 – 11:30 AM • City of Lakewood – Council Chambers • http://www.uwpc.org/InvestmentCycle.html • Webinar: e-CImpact Training • July 24th – 10:00 – 11:30 AM • Registration Required: https://cc.readytalk.com/kb7k3ktedlur • Application Process Begins • August 1st: Applications Available • August 29th: Applications Due

  17. Staff Contacts UWPC Web Site: www.uwpc.org

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