United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognized as a
Center of Excellence by United Way Worldwide
UWGLV recognized for best practices in Workplace Campaign
Allentown, Pa. – United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) has been recognized by United Way Worldwide as the first Center of Excellence for best practices in Workplace Campaigns. On August 15 and 16 the organization welcomes guests from around the country to the Allentown Renaissance for a two-day program exploring how UWGLV has set best-in-class standards around strategic goals and operational excellence.
With more than 18,000 generous donors and 400 companies, UWGLV raises money and invests in programs to transform the lives of over 60,000 people in the Lehigh Valley. These statistics highlight why UWGLV, a mid-sized market celebrating their 100th anniversary this year, is an outstanding model of campaign excellence. UWGLV has set bold goals around education, food access, healthy aging, and emergency services. Their most recent campaign rose close to $12.1 million – a third consecutive record- setting year.
“We’ve been able to grow resources in the community by connecting donors to real issues that they care about,” said David Lewis, President of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. “As a result, our donors have been extremely generous in their efforts to help our community.”
The Center of Excellence recognition from United Way Worldwide is the first of a series focused on strengthening workplace giving and philanthropy, with several others in development for first quarter 2018. Along with UWGLV senior leadership, Gerry Nau, CEO Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Lisa Daugherty, Director of Business Excellence, Victaulic, and Pete Ruggiero, Executive Vice President, Crayola are among the distinguished speakers at the two-day program.
“We are thrilled to be hosting a Center of Excellence for our United Way colleagues from across the country at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley,” said Mary Sellers, U.S. President of United Way Worldwide. “David Lewis and his team are working on critical issues in their community and are demonstrating well-defined best practices, connecting donors to the issues they care most about.”
UWGLV serves Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties with 37 full time staff, 400 volunteers, 20,000 donors and 110 community partner investments. Recent organizational accolades include Keystone Society Award Winners (State-level Tocqueville members), nationally recognized leader in Community Schools, and the highest percent of new dollars raised in Pennsylvania for three consecutive years.
Mission of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
The mission of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is to provide the leadership, convene the partnerships and develop the resources and solutions that improve our community. We remain committed to these goals and sincerely appreciate the continued support of partners, program providers and donors throughout the Lehigh Valley. http://www.unitedwayglv.org/
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