Who Are We

We are a voluntary membership organization of over 550 members (both former and current United Way staff) with diverse experience offering the United Way field unique knowledge and expertise as well as nationwide coverage. Our Annual dues for individual members are only $20.00 with approximately 40% of our membership giving at the leadership level ($100) which enables us to grow our programs.

UWRA Individual Membership:

Membership in UWRA is about tenure in and commitment to the United Way movement and provides an example of system citizenship. Our membership represents:

• Those who have retired from a UW position

• Active UW staff (generally age 50 plus)

• Former UW employees with significant career experience with United Way

UWRA’s Focus:

To provide programs that:

• Advocate for retired United Way staff and enrich the lives of individual United Way retirees.

• Assist United Way staff (of all ages) in planning for their retirement

• Support and Strengthen the work of United Ways and their communities

Organizational structure:

• Founded in 1989

• 501 (c) 3 public charity status

• Governed by a 15 to 24 member volunteer Board

• Volunteer Service Corps (all levels of UW staff) represents actively engaged volunteers committed to improving the lives of United Way retirees and using their skills to help strengthen communities served by United Way.

• One full-time and two part-time staff members totaling 70 hours per week

Support:

UWRA is supported through the generosity of local and state United Ways (45%), United Way Worldwide (30% grant/in-kind services), Member Contributions and Leadership Gifts (16%), Membership dues (5%), Mutual of America (3%) and UWRA Endowment income (1%).

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