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Fund Distribution Committee begins funding review process
Thank you to all those agencies who applied for funding this year. Our volunteer Fund Distribution Committee received applications from over twenty local agencies and are now in the process of an extensive review process. This process involves the following people and steps:
Step 1 – Receipt by the United Way
The Executive Director:
- Checks to see that the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements.
- Checks to make sure the application has been properly completed and includes all the necessary attachments.
- Notifies the applicant if the application is incomplete or does not include all the necessary attachments.
Step 2 – Review by Volunteer Review Teams
Two volunteers from the Fund Distribution Committee are randomly assigned to review each funding application over $10,000. Their tasks include:
- Reviewing the written applications.
- Visiting program sites.
- Assessing proposals in relation to the Philosophies & Principles framework.
- Reviewing research profiles, which have been prepared by the Social Planning Committee to verify whether the program addresses an identified service gap/issue.
- Rating the application.
Step 3 – Review and Recommendation by Fund Distribution Committee
The Fund Distribution Committee:
- Reviews the ratings for all fund applications.
- Considers the funding availability according to campaign projections.
- Recommends approval of either the full or a reduced funding amount, or declines the application.
Step 4 – Decision by United Way Board of Directors
In December of each year, following the campaign closing, the United Way’s Board of Directors review recommendations made by the Fund Distribution Committee and ratifies decisions on funding applications.
Step 5 – Communication of decision to applicant
Following the December meeting of the Board of Directors, all applicants receive written notification of the funding decision. |
