United Way partners are trusted organizations that come together to enhance
HEALTH, EDUCATION and ECONOMIC MOBILITY.
They have demonstrated effective service delivery with defined outcomes and measures of success.
We believe that strong and vibrant nonprofits contribute to a thriving region. The Nonprofit Toolkit is here to help United Way supported partners, as well as those seeking additional funding opportunities and resources.
SUPPORTING SYNERGY
United Way's Synergy Fund helps our nonprofit partners explore connections to improve efficiency and better serve their clients and our community.
Synergy Grants offer technical assistance and implementation support for mergers and affiliations.
CRISIS SUPPORT: HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORT HUB
While our community is working through the challenges of COVID-19, there is a place for you to connect, collaborate, and request support from United Way and your colleagues in the nonprofit sector. Click here to learn about and join the Human Services Support Hub for COVID-19.
PARTNER RESOURCE CENTER
Thank you for partnering with United Way to serve our community. Please click the link below to find the United Way partner logo and materials, reporting information, story submission and more.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
United Way aims to meet the immediate needs in our community today, while preparing for and addressing the evolving challenges our community will face tomorrow. Our focus remains on impact, alignment and accountability in all that we do to serve the Greater Rochester region.
United Way invests in multi-year grant partnerships with 53 program partners while also providing dynamic line of support that is nimble and responsive to immediate and emerging community needs.
IMPACT GRANTS
We invest in local, effective, results-oriented programs that focus on improving Health, Education and Economic Mobility over a three-year period.
INNOVATION GRANTS
We are committed to supporting immediate and emerging community needs with short-term grant funding that focuses on strategic partnerships, social innovation, neighborhood support, synergy, and crisis reponse.
VOLUNTEER, FUNDRAISING & CAPACITY BUILDING RESOURCES
VOLUNTEER UNITED
DAY OF CARING
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BOARDSTRONG BOARD MATCHING
ROC THE DAY
A 24-hour community online giving extravaganza that adds an extra boost to the bottom line of hundreds of local nonprofits. Registration is open each October and ROC the Day happens on #GivingTuesday.
CAPACITY BUILDING
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
In addition to supporting a strong network of partners to meet community needs, United Way believes in forming partnerships among public and private organizations to find solutions for local challenges. Each year, millions of dollars are invested into these programs and initiatives to help build a stronger, greater Rochester.
DONOR OPTIONS APPLICATIONS
United Way provides a valuable philanthropic service to hundreds of health and human service programs in the region by collecting, processing and transfering donations on their behalf through our donor designation programs.
Applications for Donor Options are open and being accepted through August 31, 2021.
Click here to see a full list of United Way donor options agencies.
Click here for donor options application FAQs.
If you are currently a United Way Donor Options partner, click here for Frequently Asked Questions.