Your Questions Answered: How Are Funding Decisions Made?
United Way of Greater Nashville’s bi-annual Community Impact Funding (CIF) process is fast approaching, beginning on October 1, 2024 and closing on October 25, 2024. This is a crucial opportunity for local nonprofit agencies to apply for funding that will help them...
Rising from the Storm: One Clarksville Survivor’s Long Road to Rebuild and Recover
When the tornadoes struck in December 2023, the aftermath marked the beginning of a harrowing seven-month journey for one local family. The storms inflicted significant damage on their home, uprooting trees, damaging the roof, siding, and deck railing, and even...
Empowering Middle Tennessee Through Free Tax Preparation
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a crucial resource for thousands of Middle Tennessee residents, offering free tax preparation services to asset-limited households. The 2023 tax season (filed in 2024) marked a significant milestone, both in the...
How Permanent Housing Fuels Family Success
Summer has arrived! During the first half of the year, The Family Collective has been busy (as always!) amplifying the mission of United Way, building strategic partnerships, and acting as a catalyst for systems change. Within our team and community partnerships,...
Housing Crisis: The Growing Need for Rental Assistance
Do you need help with your rent or mortgage payment?Click here to learn about local organizations that could help. Like many workplaces, United Way keeps an eye on keywords and service requests that help our neighbors find our programs and funded partners. We’ve...
YLS Member Spotlight: Alicia Fligg
United Way of Greater Nashville’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) is a network of over 700 young professionals who are passionate about the work of United Way and giving back to their community. As a group, YLS members donate over $1 million annually to United Way through...
PHS Member Spotlight: Sarah Brown
Named for Patricia Hart, a Williamson County resident and longtime community volunteer, the Patricia Hart Society provides opportunities for its members to lend their time, talents and energy to supporting United Way’s early childhood education and literacy work....
How to determine if you have enough to save after bills are paid
Last week during a Financial Empowerment Center one-on-one counseling session, a participant made the following comment, “It’s like, why even bother to save this amount? After all of my bills are paid, this amount is not worth the effort to transfer into...
Your Questions Answered: A Look at Overhead
In the evolving world of nonprofit management, there are all kinds of financial metrics that measure performance and accountability. As we engage with corporate partners, recurring and potential donors, people often ask, “What is your overhead?” In other words:...
The Powerful Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering offers more than just lending a helping hand. It’s a path to personal growth and community impact. Looking for a reason to volunteer? Here are some “whys”. 1. Volunteering is good for both your physical and mental health. Studies have shown that...