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Allocate to Your United Way First
I have noticed that many United Way boards have a preoccupation, or even an obsession, with maintaining partner agency funding.
Another United Way Closes
The headline read “Local United Way dissolving, issues final grants.” Regrettably, this isn’t . . .
How Many Flags are You Flying?
Did you know that the major hotel chains do not own most of their hotels?
Status Quo? No!
Before you get too far into 2025, take a moment and think about your answer to this question . . .
