Frequently Asked Questions
How does my gift to United Way of Hunterdon County help people?
United Way of Hunterdon County is dedicated to helping the county’s most vulnerable citizens become and remain self-sufficient. We work by bringing together partners and resources to tackle the root causes of health and human care problems in six critical Target Areas. Working side-by-side with local nonprofits, businesses, academia and government, we lead strategies to improve the quality of life for Hunterdon’s neediest. Through our management assistance, volunteer and technology outreach programs, we build the capacity of nonprofit agencies to deliver results.
What is the United Way Community Fund?
The Community Fund supports work in all of our Community Fund areas:
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Income
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Health
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Education
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Community Support
Why should I give to United Way, rather than an agency I know and love?
When you give to the Community Fund or a Target Area, you help support agencies and programs that United Way knows are achieving measurable results in addressing the toughest problems in our community. A gift to the Community Fund also supports United Way's leadership in bringing together various community partners -- government, business, nonprofit organizations and volunteers -- to provide comprehensive solutions in a way that a single organization can't do alone. And, finally, your gift to the Community Fund also supports the vital in-kind services United Way is able to provide to neighborhood agencies -- services like management assistance, technology training and help in recruiting and training volunteers.
How is United Way of Hunterdon County connected to United Way Worldwide (UWW)?
United Way Worldwide is the leadership and support organization for the network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories. Each of them, like United Way of Hunterdon County, is separately incorporated and is independently governed by a local board of community leaders and volunteers. The money raised in Hunterdon County stays here, supporting local health and human service programs and initiatives throughout the community.
United Way Worldwide is the national service and training center which supports local United Ways with a national advertising and promotion program, a partnership with the National Football League, training for United Way professionals and volunteers and a national network allowing United Ways to share best practices and other information. Local United Ways pay for these services through annual dues.
How do I know that the United Way is efficient with my donation?
Only 14.1 percent of every dollar is spent on fundraising and administration at United Way of Hunterdon County. This figure is far below the acceptable rate of 35 percent set by the Better Business Bureau.
In addition, United Way is able to leverage dollars raised for additional funding from foundations and government agencies with which we have strong working relationships. So, a donor’s $1.00 donation "to" United Way really translates into $1.51 for the community.
Why should I participate in United Way Annual Campaign?
There are many aspects of how United Way works that sets us apart from other charities. First, we never work alone. We work with grassroots agencies to engage diverse partners in business, government and academia in building solutions that we take to scale in neighborhoods throughout the county.
United Way believes that working families deserve opportunities to lead more productive, self-sufficient lives, and we know that donors want results. We set goals and measure and report our progress to the community. When you give to United Way, you will see the results of how your gift helps.
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