How does United Way help to strengthen the human service sector in addition to funding?
A. In June, 2007, the Board of Directors of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania adopted the Agenda for Community Solutions, which calls for United Way to focus its community investments in a few strategic priorities through a sound business strategy, accountable for achievable and measurable goals that can be demonstrated and communicated to United Way’s 100,000+ annual donors. The Agenda also calls on United Way to be a leading change agent in the region, identifying and advocating for solutions, addressing human needs through partnerships and collaborations, convening key stakeholders, setting standards for human service agencies and services, and influencing public policy. Our new Agenda seeks to accomplish more by taking full advantage of all of United Way’s unique capabilities, not just our fundraising capacity. These capabilities are based upon our unique relationship with the corporate and government sectors, our credibility built on decades of experience and impact, our int
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