Outcome-based Investments
In 1996, United Way of Metropolitan Nashville strategically changed its approach from funding ‘member agencies’ to financially supporting specific programs within nonprofit organizations that address the most critical needs in the Nashville community. This approach is more inclusive and allows United Way volunteers to invest in emerging needs and innovative programs.
In 2007 UWMN convened four Strategy Teams around Education, Income, Health and Neighborhoods. These teams were made up of volunteers from academia, nonprofits, government, and UWMN's board to assess the most effective, impactful program investment strategies. Their findings resulted in a request for proposal (RFP) that drove the 2008-11 program funding decisions.
118 volunteers reviewed 174 target plans (proposals) submitted by 75 local agencies. Volunteers then developed recommendations and presented those to their respective Community Solutions Councils for consensus approval.
The OBI Leadership Committee (board-level committee) reviews and approves the recommendations. The UWMN board of trustees then meets in June to give final approval.
Recommended funding
To see the programs that are recommended by volunteers to recieve funding from United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, click here. The board of trustees approved the funding recommendations in June of each year.
Click on links below for additional information about how United Way volunteers make funding decisions.
Financial and organizational information
Funding decisions based on UWMN strategic direction and needs assessment
Who makes the funding decisions?
Criteria for receiving funding from United Way in 2004-2008
If you have further questions, click here or e-mail us at United Way.
Agencies:
- To sign in to e-CFund and/or AgencyLink, click here.
