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Blogger: Amy Townsley
Amy Townsley joined the United Way of Greater New Haven as the Community Impact Coordinator and is very excited to work with the community in identifying community issues, goals, and strategies to improve people’s lives. Amy is a graduate of Hamilton College and earned her Master of Arts degree in International Relations from Boston University. Previously, Amy enjoyed her work as a Constituent Liaison for a Member of Congress in Connecticut.
She also was an ESL volunteer with Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut. Amy is eager to become involved in all that the Greater New...
Who is a Community Investment Reviewer?
Submitted by Amy Townsley on April 11, 2010 - 12:24pm
United Way of Greater New Haven engages volunteers during its annual Community Investment process who provide the necessary leadership and expertise to identify the best opportunities for achieving our community goals.
Approximately 50 volunteers from diverse backgrounds, including businesses, nonprofits, schools, universities, churches and synagogues, have committed their time (approximately 25 hours) as well as expertise over the next few months to serve as Community Investment reviewers. It is the job of Community Investment reviewers to evaluate funding proposals submitted by agencies whose work aligns with United Way’s goals and strategies.
They will deliberate with other volunteers to make decisions about how resources should most effectively be invested in our community to ensure that United Way of Greater New Haven is having the greatest impact possible. In addition, reviewers will also conduct site visits at agencies to build a deeper understanding of how programs are working to improve the lives of people in the region.
Reviewers are also learning about a new measurement tool United Way of Greater New Haven has adopted called Results Based Accountability (RBA) to assess program effectiveness and larger community change. RBA helps program focus on measuring success as well as using data and helps reviewers focus on programs making a difference in client’s lives.
Profiles of 2010 Community Investment Reviewers:
Volunteers have the unique opportunity to learn more about the region, engage with other people who care about our community and expand their leadership skills.
Mike Jones
A new reviewer, Mike Jones is a junior at Yale University and majoring in Political Science. Mike also successfully ran for the Ward 1 aldermanic seat in the 2009 City of New Haven municipal elections.
Paula Crombie
Having served for many years as a Community Investment Reviewer, Paula Crombie brings significant community experience to the investment process as the Director of Social Work at Yale New Haven Hospital.
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