PURPOSE:
Head of the Lakes United Way’s (HLUW) Community Investment Process requires volunteer panelists to review and evaluate partner agency requests for United Way funding in the following Geographic Areas: Greater Duluth, Lake & Cook Counties, Superior-Douglas County and Ashland & Bayfield Counties. Panelists review applications and hear program presentations. Each panel is intended to be comprised of a broad representation of the community.
OBJECTIVE:
The Volunteer Panelist will review applications for funding and hear presentations from non-profit agencies. The volunteer panel member will evaluate applications and presentations to inform the funding decisions made by HLUW’s Board and Staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Keep HLUW’s goal of providing financial support to programs that effectively address our community’s most pressing needs in mind during the entire process of application review
- Attend all panel meetings and agency presentations, read the applications for funding, declare any conflicts of interest, and complete an objective rating form
- Participate in group discussions and bring forth unbiased concerns or opinions about the programs requesting funding
- Keep all panel deliberations confidential
QUALIFICATIONS:
Resident of HLUW’S service areas (Ashland & Bayfield Counties, Greater Duluth, Lake & Cook Counties and Superior-Douglas County); basic knowledge of the service area communities; the desire to work towards positive change and improved outcomes for all people in our communities.
TIME COMMITMENT:
20-25 hours during the months of February and March 2026.
LOCATION:
1 hour orientation meeting will take place in-person and virtually. Reviewers in Greater Duluth and Superior-Douglas County areas will be meeting in person throughout the process. Ashland & Bayfield Counties along with Lake & Cook Counties areas will be meeting virtually.
BENEFITS:
- See firsthand how nonprofit agencies in HLUW service areas improve people’s lives with the help of United Way funding
- Come away with a stronger connection to the communities in the HLUW service area
- Make networking connections with many people, including other panelists, United Way staff, applicant directors and staff
APPLY ONLINE:
You can find the application HERE.
APPLICATIONS DUE:
DECEMBER 31, 2025
FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:
Jaci Christiansen | Community Impact Director 218-726-4889 | jchristiansen@hlunitedway.orG
