Brian Gallagher, President 701 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA
1887—A rabbi, 2 ministers, and a priest founded the Charity Organizations Society in Denver, which planned and coordinated local services and conducted a single fund-raising campaign.
1894--Charitable institutions became tax exempt.
1918—Twelve fund-raising federations from around the nation met in Chicago and formed American Association for Community Organizations, predecessor to UW of America
1913—The first Community Chest was formed in Cleveland.
1919—39 organizations nationally.
1929—353 organizations nationally.
In the 20’s and 30’s local Chambers of Commerce helped establish a Community Chest in their communities.
1948—1,000 organizations nationally. In the early 50’s organizations changed their names to United Fund and included broader agency representation.
In the 70’s United Way of America encouraged local organizations to unify their names as United Way.
1973—UW of America established a partnership with the NFL to increase awareness.
2002—Brian Gallagher assumes the role of presidency.
2003—New Membership Standards developed to increase accountability among local United Ways.
2003—Adopted a marketing brand “What Matters” and the new logo.
2005—Approximately 1,350 members.
Indiana Assoc of United Ways
Roger Frick, President 3901 North Meridian Street, Suite 306 Indianapolis, IN
1978—18 United Ways around the State organized a volunteered governed State Association called United Way of Indiana.
1979—Appointed the first Executive Director.
1982—Appointed second Executive Director Tom Rugh.
1990—Begin Giant Step Initiative to establish new United Ways and strengthen existing United Ways ($10.9 million program funded by Lilly Endowment).
1992—Changed name to Indiana Association of United Ways (IAUW).
Independent evaluation reports Giant Step helped Indiana United Ways and Funds raise $10 million more than national average since 1991.
1996—IAUW receives $1.05 million for Giant Step technical assistance. To United Ways.
1999—Roger Frick named President.
2000—Lilly Endowment funds $6.4 million Jumpstart matching grants.
2002—Single software solution for all members abandoned.
2002—Central server-based, shared business service model developed.
2003—Indiana 211 certifies regional call centers.
2004—4 community programs began with Lilly Endowment support.
United Way of Jay County, Inc.
1958- Jay United Fund for You (JUFFY) began
1989- Name changed to United Way of Jay County, Inc.