United Way is led by a diverse group of volunteers including business executives, professionals, non-profit leaders, and members of organized labor. We thank them for their support and leadership.
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
United Way’s Board of Directors governs the organization and makes all important policy and funding decisions. Governance extends through cabinets and committees that oversee each functional area of United Way and report to the board through their respective vice chairs.
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Gail M. Kinsella
Board Chair
Testone, Marshall & Discenza |
Anthony D’Angelo
Senior Vice Chair
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Foundation |
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| COMMUNITY IMPACT CABINET |
The Community Impact Cabinet informs the Board about the investing of donor gifts to have the greatest impact in our community. This cabinet provides the board with information about current community conditions and recommendations about which programs to fund. This cabinet also monitors funded agencies and programs to ensure that donor gifts are being used efficiently, effectively and responsibly.
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Martha Winslow
Vice Chair
Sensis Corporation
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Charles M. Sprock Jr.
Assistant Vice Chair
Baldwin & Sutphen LLP
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| RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CABINET |
The Corporate Gift Development Cabinet is responsible for the oversight of United Way’s annual workplace fundraising campaign and our efforts to develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, non-profits, and governments.
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Randy Wolken
Vice Chair
Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) |
Paul Tremont
Assistant Vice Chair
SRC, Inc. |
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| FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE |
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Chaired by the Secretary/Treasurer, the Finance and Audit Committee provides oversight of the financial operations of the organization. This committee reviews detailed monthly operating statements, prepares recommendations for the annual budget, reviews the annual audit, provides summary reports to the Board at every meeting, and prepares recommendations for any changes to the organization’s fiscal policies as appropriate.
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Kimberly Boynton
Secretary/Treasurer
Crouse Hospital
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Joseph L. Rufo
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
SUNY-ESF
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| HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE |
The Human Resources Committee is charged with maintaining a responsible workplace environment and reviews and recommends workplace policies and procedures.
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Paula Freedman
Vice Chair
Freedman Associates |
Sascha Milligan
Assistant Vice Chair
Wachovia Securities |
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| LEADERSHIP GIVING CABINET |
The Individual Gift Development Cabinet develops and implements strategies to encourage annual individual giving, major gifts and planned giving. This cabinet also provides leadership and support to our recognition societies: the Hamilton White Society, Alexis de Tocqueville Society, 500 Club and Diamond Donors.
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Greg Loh
Vice Chair
Eric Mower and Associates |
Andrea Latchem
Assistant Vice Chair
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| INVESTMENT COMMITTEE |
The Investment Committee is responsible for developing investment strategy recommendations including goals, policies and procedures to meet the organization’s long-term goals and financial needs. The committee also provides ongoing oversight of investment performance.
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Kimberly Townsend
Vice Chair
Welch Allyn |
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| MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CABINET |
The Marketing and Communcations Cabinet is responsible for the organization’s efforts to communicate with our donors and the community, and for the public promotion of the organization and its activities. This cabinet provides oversight of the organization’s marketing efforts, online and e-communications, special events, and public relations activities.
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Sherry Mossotti
Vice Chair
Leadership Greater Syracuse
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Shari
Constantine
Assistant Vice Chair
Wegmans
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| VOLUNTEER RESOURCES CABINET |
The Volunteer Resources Cabinet is charged to inspire and mobilize our community into organized volunteer service. This cabinet oversees the organization’s efforts to engage individuals and companies in long- and short-term volunteer activities and to coordinate the mobilization of these volunteers with the non-profits that provide volunteer opportunities. This cabinet also oversees our Gifts-In-Kind program that finds connects companies with usable goods and products with non-profits that can use these items to enhance their work.
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James Ennis
Vice Chair
Syracuse Fire Fighters Association Local 280, AIFF
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Marion Ervin
Assistant Vice Chair
Retiree |
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| SUCCESS BY 6 POLICY COUNCIL |
The Policy Council is comprised of business, government, non-profit and community leaders from across Onondaga County. The council provides leadership for United Way’s Success By 6 initiative that seeks to promote the intellectual, physical, and emotional development of young children.
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Mark N. Wladis
Chair
Wladis Law Firm, P.C.
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