Description: 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 impact areas: Health, Education and Financial Stability. Volunteer Panelists review applications and hear program presentations. Each panel is intended to be comprised of a broad representation of the community. The Volunteer Panelist will review applications for funding and hear presentations from non-profit agencies. The volunteer panel member will work with other members of the panel to come to a conclusion about how to rank each grant application.
Responsibilities:
• Keep HLUW’s goal of providing financial support to health and human service 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, Greater Duluth, Northshore - Lake & Cook Counties and Superior-Douglas County area); 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 January and February 2025.
Location:
1 hour orientation meeting will take place in-person if possible and all other meetings will take place online via Zoom.
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
• Stipends are available if needed to enable participation; no explanation is needed
