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Request for Proposals Now Available
That's right! Last week, United Way Capital Area released its RFPs for the next funding cycle.
Please take a moment to look through the RFPs for each of our three Focus Areas —
Education (Early Childhood and Youth),
Financial Stability, and Health —
and determine if your organization is interested in applying for funding.
Important Dates:
September 21: "Intent to Apply" letters due
October 15: Proposals due
Review full business plans and RFPs
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Volunteers Needed
Community Investment Review Teams (CIRT)
You can take an active role in deciding where and how community contributions are spent by serving on a
Community Investment Review Team.
As a member of a Review Team, you'll be evaluating agency proposals in-depth and making recommendations to the United Way Board of Directors.
In other words, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that the community's resources
are spent effectively on non-profit agencies that make a positive impact in our community.
More information: CIRT volunteer
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2007-2008 Campaign Kick Off!
Most of the 2007-2008 United Way Workplace Campaigns kickoff this month, with some already wrapping up and some set
to launch later in the fall. This is a very exciting and busy time at United Way Capital Area, as we continue to
communicate our
new message: That United Way Capital Area is focusing more on the impact we make around our
three major focus areas.
If you are running or participating in a UW Workplace Campaign...
thank you!
It's your support and commitment that allows United Way Capital Area to make the impact in our community that it does.
If you have any questions about your campaign, or if you would like to start a campaign at your workplace,
don't hesitate to contact us. It's easy to do and provides a huge return on your investment: the knowledge
that your efforts are helping improve peoples' lives.
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United Way Day 2007
Last Friday, Austin Mayor Will Wynn joined hundreds of volunteers at the Rosewood Park Pavilion in east Austin to
declare September 7, 2007, "United Way Day" across Austin. And what a day it was!
More than 800 volunteers spent the majority of the day participating in the Day Of Caring (presented by Freescale)
by lending a hand, being the change, and participating in dozens of volunteer projects across the city.
They built sustainable gardens at a local school, made necessary renovations to several Austin institutions,
helped build (and demolish) homes as part of the Habitat for Humanity project, and much, much more.
After the volunteering was done, it was time for the party to start. Hundreds of friends and supporters of
United Way Capital Area gathered in downtown Austin to celebrate the amazing work going on in this community.
Entertainment from local favorites The Brew, a "fiesta theme," an amazing spread of food and drink, and
inspiring words from United Way staff and volunteers helped foster a "pep rally" theme to the event, and
served as a great launch to the 2007-2008 United Way Campaign, which aims to raise more money, engage more
citizens, and create greater impact in the community than ever before.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the United Way Day events. We couldn't do it without you!
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Harwood Summit
Wednesday, September 19
Get to know the name Richard Harwood. As one of the country's leading experts on civic and community engagement,
Harwood is in great demand for his insights into WHY and HOW to get citizens to "be the change they want to see in
the world." On September 19, Mr. Harwood is coming to Austin to do just that...
St. David's Community Health Foundation and United Way Capital Area present the Harwood Summit, kicking off on September 19.
As the platform for a community-wide launch for a long-term campaign to engage greater numbers of people in community
efforts, the Summit will bring together 500 public innovators, thought leaders, and potential volunteers from various
segments of the Central Texas population to hear from Mr. Harwood on why creating greater civic engagement is critical
to our region's success and how, exactly, we can do it.
More information on the Harwood Summit
Listen to Rich Harwood speaking at the LBJ Library last year
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Lee & Bob Woodruff:
Surviving Together — A Personal Journey
Third Annual Speakers Series
Monday, October 1
As part of our third annual "Wachovia Speakers Series," United Way Capital Area is thrilled to bring Bob and Lee Woodruff
to Austin to share their story of inspiration, commitment, and compassion.
Bob Woodruff, ABC Anchor/Reporter and survivor of an Iraqi roadside attack, is joined by his wife, Lee, for a
compelling joint presentation. Recounting the agonizing months following his life-threatening injury, Lee and
Bob Woodruff discuss the difficulties of recovery, the challenges they faced together, and the life lessons
learned about the indomitable human spirit.
Click here to purchase tickets or for more information
United Way gratefully acknowledges the event’s Presenting Sponsor, Wachovia. All proceeds benefit United Way Capital Area.
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Blog On!
Everyone knows what a blog is by now, right? Short for "web log," a blog is a chance for anyone - or any organization -
to share their stories in a less formal, more personal way. United Way Capital Area is proud to announce our blog:
 unitedwaycapitalarea.blogspot.com
Check it out now. It's a chance for UWCA staffers, supporters, and volunteers to share their thoughts about the
goings on at UWCA and around the Central Texas community. Bookmark this site, and check it regularly, as we'll
constantly be uploading new content and images from UWCA events. This is your "insider's guide" to United Way.
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This Month's Features
community investment funding
2007 campaign
united way day
upcoming events
united way blog
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Upcoming Events
Wed, Sept 19
Harwood Summit
Tues, Sept 25
Volunteer Project Leader Certification Training
Mon, Oct 1
Third Annual Speakers Series: Lee & Bob Woodruff
Agency Workshop Series
· more information
...see all news & events
Leadership
Member Events
Thurs, Sept 20
Lunch with Leaders, a Young Leaders Society event
Tues, Oct 16
Lunch with Leaders, a Young Leaders Society event
Thurs, Nov 1
Tocqueville Kick-Off Party
Sat, Nov 3
Wild Night Out in the Roaring '20s, a Young Leaders Society event
How can I become a member?
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Thank you IBM!
IBM is a corporate supporter of Success By 6.
IBM donates Young Explorers —
colorful computers equipped with children's software —
to eligible child care centers and family service agencies in our community.
For more information about IBM's innovative program, go to
www.kidsmartearlylearning.org.
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