Mission
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
Ruling year
1969
President/ CEO
Daren Wilson
Main address
2424 Springer Drive, Suite 304
Norman, OK 73069 USA
EIN
73-0668684
NTEE code
Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (T12)
Community Coalitions (S21)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (W01)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our organization is seeking to improve the lives of area residents by funding programs at area nonprofits that focus on education, health, financial stability and independence. In addition to making grants to the agencies, the United Way of Norman also manages collaborative initiatives to fully meet the needs of the community.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Education
Education is one of three Impact Areas that defines the work of the United Way of Norman and the other nonprofit agencies it helps fund. The focus is on agency programs and collaborative initiatives that help ensure academic success, including early childhood education, middle and high school academic success, preparing families to help facilitate learning, improved graduation rates and school supplies for low-income families.
Health
Health is one of three Impact Areas that defines the work of the United Way of Norman and the other nonprofit agencies it helps fund. The focus is on agency programs and collaborative initiatives that help ensure healthy adults and children and initiatives that help keep area residents, especially the elderly and those with disabilities, in their homes longer.
Financial Stability
Financial is one of three Impact Areas that defines the work of the United Way of Norman and the other nonprofit agencies it helps fund. The focus is on agency programs and collaborative initiatives that help establish a more fiscally-literate community. By helping people prepare for better jobs, earning more money, saving more money, buying a home, working with financial institutions and understanding basic financial concepts, our community is stronger.
Independence
Independence is one of four Impact Areas that defines the work of the United Way of Norman and the other nonprofit agencies it helps fund. The focus is on agency programs and collaborative initiatives that help keep area residents, especially the elderly and those with disabilities, in their homes longer.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) 2012
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Oklahoma Chapter 2014
Chamber of Commerce 1985
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of organizations applying for grants
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Ethnic and racial groups, Health, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The United Way of Norman provided funding for 39 programs related to education, health, financial stability and independence to 27 area nonprofit organizations.
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people, Homeless people
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people, Homeless people
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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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 organization is seeking to improve the lives of area residents by funding programs at area nonprofits that focus on education, health, and financial stability. In addition to funding grants to local nonprofit agencies, the United Way of Norman also manages collaborative initiatives to fully meet the needs of the community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategies are to convene community leaders to assess human needs related to education, health, and financial stability. We invite area nonprofits to make proposals to meet the assessed needs. We raise funds to make the grants, and we manage collaborative initiatives to fill any gaps in the needs.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The United Way of Norman utilizes a staff of professionals, we call on community volunteers and we engage the community in our efforts. We typically raise approximately $1.8 million to $2 million each year to improve the community.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
With every funding cycle, the United Way of Norman and our volunteer impact councils completes a comprehensive review of the programs being funded and review outcome measurements. In the last funding cycyle, United Way of Norman and our 27 partner agencies provided assistance to more than 59,993 in our community and service area.
This is a testament to the generosity of the community and the dedication of volunteers who make the fundraising program possible.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person),
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve,
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback,
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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United Way of Norman
Board of directorsas of 1/7/2022
Dr. Mike Stice
University of Oklahoma
Term: 2022 - 2022
Nasim Farzanah
Dillard Group
Vicky Bumgarner
University of Oklahoma
Vicki Davis
Johnson Controls
Jeff Bryant
Community Volunteer
John Koons
OGE
Scott Beck
Norman Public Schools
Diedra Peters
Valliance Bank
Sarah Smith
Community Volunteer
Mike Stice
University of Oklahoma
Tom Cooper
Vision Bank
Leslie Clowers
Community Volunteer
Chloe Shi Odom
Chickasaw Nation Industries
Christine Petty Cooper
Forest Building Supplies
Kelly Wells
Norman Regional Health System
Joey Wishnuck
Windstone Construction
Mike Murphy
The Bankers Bank
Mandy Mumma
Armstrong Bank
Aaron Parker
Silver Star Construction
Dana Rieger
Rieger Realty
David Goodspeed
OEC Fiber
Jenny Goodspeed
Armstrong Bank
Darrel Pyle
City of Norman
Shaun McGinnis
Hitachi
Brian Ruttman
Moore Norman Technology Center
Vernon Hooks
Vernon Hooks Insurance Agency
Casey Vinyard
Sportstalk 1400/ The Ref
Scott Hofmann
Bancfirst
Nina Wadley
Community Volunteer
Brandon Hopper
First United Bank
Belinda Hyppolite
University of Oklahoma
Ronda McKown
Ideal Homes
Ann Rosales
Norman Public Schools
Mark McGuire
Supreme Lending
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 ? Yes -
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
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Leadership
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Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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