United Way of Metropolitan ChicagoTOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE THE STORY

Transforming Chicagoland Communities

The United Way AdvantageUnited Way of Metropolitan Chicago (UWMC) is uniquely positioned to deliver community solutions in the Chicago region based on our long-standing expertise in social services, extensive network of partners, volunteers and donors, and ability to implement region-wide strategies and neighborhood-specific solutions.

UWMC is a strong, supportive thread within the fabric of the Chicagoland community.

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United Way’s NEW Approach to Community Solutions

Large-scale social change requires broad cross-sector coordination, not the isolated intervention of individual organizations.1

31) Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2011

TOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE THE STORY.

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago serves as the backbone organization generating and coordinating resources across funders, service providers, government and civic leaders to

deliver large-scale, measurable and sustainable impact across our region.

• A collective impact model across sectors and partners requires: Establishing common agendas and shared measurement systems Continuous communication among all stakeholders including community residents

and service recipients Integration of partner programs and other assets Backbone organization to generate resources and provide accountable

coordination of cross-sector efforts

UWMC Impact Framework

Vision

LU2020 Impact Outcomes1

LIVE UNITED 2020 Community Impact Plan

Mission Improve lives by mobilizing people to invest in the community where their resources are needed most.

Metropolitan Chicago is a region of thriving communities where all individuals & families are able to reach their full potential.

• Help 50K underperforming middle school kids enter high school ready to succeed

• Advance economic stability for 100K households

• Connect 200K people with available, preventative health services

• Answer approximately 1 million instances of crisis each year by providing food, shelter and freedom from violence

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1) High-value targets based on $75M sustainable revenue, $25M in UW style capital campaign and reported agency results.

Transforming Chicagoland Communities By Delivering Solutions in Education, Income, Health & Basic Needs

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Earn It. Keep It. Grow It.Build Financial Stability

• People gain the income opportunities and financial

tools needed to thriveDestination Graduation

Increase High School Graduates• Children enter kindergarten with

appropriate academic and social foundation• Middle school students enter

high school on track to graduate

Basic NeedsFrom Crisis to Stability

• Move people from crisis to stability by providing food, shelter, and freedom from violence

Healthy For LifeImprove Health & Wellness• People develop healthy

behaviors and improve overall health

ResultsOn-Track To Change The Story By Reaching Over 1 Million People Per Year

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LIVE UNITED Neighborhood Networks further penetrate partner communities with concentrated and integrated services through a community school or center.

2) COMMON AGENDA Lead process to establish shared

vision, goals, action plan and measurement system among the coalition

Provide holistic social services by integrating education, income and health services within community schools/centers

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United Way’s Leadership Role: The 5 “C’s”

4) COMMUNICATION Facilitate communication among coalition and

residents through meetings, site visits, etc. Share ideas and best practices across

networks

5) CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTData drives action - through shared

measurement system and data analysis ensure coalition is accountable for results and making informed decisions to align services with needs

1) COLLABORATIONConvene the right community

partners to collaborate and implement neighborhood-specific solutions

3) COORDINATIONAs backbone organization, serve as “Project

Manager” to manage goals, deliverables, budgets, timelines & measurement systems

Generate incremental resources for plan execution (Financial, in-kind, volunteerism)

LIVE UNITED Neighborhood Network