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The Strategic Plan You Have Is Not the One You Need
In 1976, Eastman Kodak owned the market for photographic film when it was estimated that over 90% of all photographic film sold was Kodak film
The Story of Julie Capaldi and the United Way of Pickens County
Have you experienced a loss in your donor base? Do you feel like you need to better connect with your donors and community members?
Quote of the Month: October 2017
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein
Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Webinar on October 24th
Is your United Way prepared to succeed in the future? Have you been making changes to remain relevant and better connect with your donors and community members?
Quote of the Month: September 2017
“If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford
Kicking Out Hunger
Does your United Way hold a special event? If so, is your United Way promoting a specific issue tied to this event?