United Way Of The Southern Tier Inc

Community investment - community investment reflects the costs associated with conducting the allocation (community investment) function. All program investments are made in a matter consistent with uwst's five investment values. These values consider client need, program results, focused alignment with our strategic intent, effective use of resources, and continuous learning and improvement. Ultimate authority for all program investments rests with the uwst board of directors, these investments are made to qualified organizations based on demonstration of strong performance in each of the five value areas.

Community building - community building reflects the costs associated with collective community efforts to respond to social issues.community building is about authentic relationships to collectively solve social issues. It brings together people from the community, government, business, academia, non-profits, the faith community and others to identify and take steps towards solutions to issues affecting their communities. Uwst is engaged specifically in a "collective impact" framework, serving in a backbone capacity, coordinating these community change efforts.this work includes: - convening the councils of the board of directors that are responsible for monitoring program investments to ensure intended outcomes are achieved, and evaluation of results is used to drive the desired community change; - gathering constituent voice and feedback used to identify issues and drive uwst-led community change efforts; - meeting regularly with representatives from other various sectors to develop a shared vision for change - a common understanding of the problem and a joint approach to solutions through agreed upon actions (common agenda): - working with others to ensure authentic implementation of the common agenda and mutually reinforcing activities; - collecting and measuring results consistently across all participants; and - providing consistent and open communication with the many players to build trust, assure mutual objectives, and appreciate common motivation.