Mid-Plains United Way
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Right now we are working to gain support in outside communities that we serve. We currently support 14 non-profit organizations that serve 16 counties in Western Nebraska. Many of the communities do not know that part that Mid-Plains United Way takes to aid individuals in their communities, so we are working on expanding our visible reach with branding our organization.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center
The mission of the Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center is to be a center of excellence that serves victims of child abuse and neglect. Our services will be provided in a supportive environment which optimize positive outcomes and reduces trauma for the families and children we serve.
Community Connections
The mission of Community Connections is to connect agencies, businesses, neighborhoods, schools and individuals to coordinate activities, services and programs that enhance the quality of life for children and families in Lincoln County.
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska - Homeless Prevention
The mission of Comm. Action is to provide essential programs that help individuals, families and communities reach their fullest potential through advocacy and partnerships. Our dedicated staff provides access to opportunities in education, health, housing, nutrition, and transportation. These services empower people to make a positive difference in their lives and communities.
Guardians of the Children - Flatrock Chapter
The mission of Guardians of the Children (GOC) is to recognize and react to child abuse and educate the public to do the same; to serve as advocates, to provide strength and stability to families in crisis; and be the answer to the prayer of an abused child or teen for courage, support and protection.
L2 for Kids
L2 for Kids seeks to provide, through the local churches, underprivileged children with new clothes for school to help increase their self-esteem and well-being in an effort to show them Christ's love.
Lutheran Family Services
LFS expresses God's love for all people by providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individual, family and community life. The LFS vision is safety, hope and well-being for all people
Nebraska Youth Center
It is intent of the Nebraska Youth Center Residential program to provide a safe, nurturing environment where a youth in "crisis" can find acceptance and redirection to assist them in resolving issues. We will strive to provide opportunities to positively change behavior patterns that will outline their future. Young people will be encouraged to discover a purpose and positive direction for their life that will allow them to function successfully within the mainstream of society.
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska North Platte Senior Center
Home delivered meals to help eliminate senior hunger and to help keep seniors healthy and in their own homes, regardless of income.
The Connection
The center is the only homeless shelter serving all counties west of Kearney Nebraska. We accept households, presenting as literally homeless without regard of where they originate from. And to provide their basic needs as they move toward a permanent dwelling.
Hope Esperanza
To empower Hispanic youth & families to enhance health, overcome hardship, and promote an overall sense of belonging and well-being. To facilitate a welcoming and inclusive community that appreciates and values differences and create a sense of belonging where everyone feels respected and valued for their uniqueness. To build a community that is welcoming, culturally aware and competent as Lincoln County diversifies.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We are working to expand our volunteer base to create more awareness about needs in our community and to more effectively serve and promote our partner agencies.
Hours of volunteer service
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We continue to increase volunteer hours to better engage and serve our communities.
Number of organizations applying for grants
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We want to ensure that we are reaching non-profit organizations that focus on improving income, education and health in our communities.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is to financially help and promote our partner organizations so they can effectively help needy individuals in our communities. We choose our partners based on their work in three areas: income, education and health. Investment in these sectors create long-term economic development, which give us the opportunity to increase the average household income, graduation/employment rates and improve the average health state of individuals in our community over a long period of time.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our board carefully reviews applicants' goals, accomplishments and financial accountability after researching and reviewing the greatest needs in our communities to decide which programs will most effectively satisfy our communities' needs. We use community events and media outlets to educate and promote our cause by focusing on the great work that our partner agencies are accomplishing. We meet with community leaders and business men and women on a regular basis so we can effectively unite resources to provide the best services to our communities.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
As mentioned, we have a high focus on educating the community about our efforts and our partner agencies' accomplishments/goals. We utilize our Board of Trustees which is filled with diverse, well-educated individuals who have knowledge and connections to best advise and lead our organization. We strive for transparency and require our partner agencies to report back to our office quarterly with program updates and financial documents. We gather information about how many people, families, individuals used their United Way funded programs.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are reaching individuals who have never donated before, so great opportunity for growth is coming. Our next goal is to reach out to our other counties to grow the donor base and awareness of the United Way and increase volunteer participation.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Mid-Plains United Way
Board of directorsas of 08/07/2023
Judy Pederson
Pro-Printing & Graphics
Term: 2021 - 2022
Judy Pederson
Pro-Printing & Graphics
Jennifer Holm
Adams Bank & Trust
Vaughn Fahrenbruck
The Rock Church
Katie West
Community First Bank
Cindy Volkmer
Kelley, Scritsmier & Byrne
Gabe Behling
Great Plains Health
Dee Klein
The North Platte Telegraph
Julie Bouy
First National Bank of Omaha
Jarod Cole
Union Pacific Railroad
Nick McKay
Great Plains Health
Kevin Mills
North Platte Public Schools
Mike Steele
Mid-Plains Community College
Faye Werlinger
Union Pacific Railroad
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
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Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.