Become A United Way NEXT Member!

Whether you're a current United Way professional, recently retired, or exploring something new, we’d love to have you! As the official United Way alumni network, United Way NEXT is here to help you stay connected, grow your impact, and build lasting relationships with others who understand your journey 💙

Ready to join us? Choose the membership that's right for you or renew your current individual or United Way membership today!

Individual United Way NEXT Memberships

Whether you're continuing your United Way journey or entering a new chapter, an individual membership gives you access to a passionate and supportive network of peers who share your purpose. United Way NEXT offers events, programs, and connections to help you stay involved and inspired, wherever your career takes you.

Our individual members include current staff, retirees, and alumni from across the globe all united by a commitment to making connections & making a difference.

Your individual membership includes:

  • A community of current and former United Way professionals ready to connect

  • Invitations to member-exclusive virtual and in-person events

  • Live and recorded professional development sessions led by members and experts

  • Opportunities to serve as a mentor, consultant, or interim executive

  • Support during career transitions through our NEXT Chapter Chats

  • Access to the United Way NEXT newsletter and Global Digest

  • 30% off leadership training through the Interim Executives Academy

  • Access to United Way Online and member-only Facebook and LinkedIn groups

  • A chance to help shape future programming and share your voice

Sign up or renew your Individual Membership today!

  • Based on my experience with United Way NEXT, I actually increased my membership level of giving this year because I see the value it provides

    Josh Kilgas, UW NEXT Member

  • United Way NEXT provides a place for former United Way employees to continue to serve and keep our brains active & it's just a great way to continue to be connected to United Way.

    Liz Thornton, UW Next Member

  • UW NEXT fully lives up to its mission statement, serving as a platform for leaders to connect, listen, lead, and inspire.

    Dr. Patricia A. Clary, UW NEXT Member

  • My experience with UW NEXT has been very fulfilling. I have used the webinars for continuing education and enjoy the fact that I am still learning new things.

    Charles Wright, UW NEXT Member

  • UW Next has provided me with ways to contribute meaningfully to the broader UW Network. I enjoy staying connected to such an instrumental piece of community impact.

    Kerri Strauss, UW NEXT Member

  • I knew right away that this was something I wanted to be a part of. Joining UW NEXT is a great opportunity to still be connected to UW, the people and programs offered.

    Sheridan Threadgill, UW NEXT Member

  • encourage any United Way alumni to join this passionate network--it’s great to be back.

    Juliet Clothier, UW NEXT Member

  • I am excited to get more engaged with UW NEXT. I love that it gives me an opportunity to stay connected and give something back to the network.

    Patrick Jinks, UW NEXT Member

  • Joining UW NEXT was the best thing for me. This allows me to stay connected and stay active, but at my own pace.

    Bonnie Duncan, UW NEXT Member

  • I have been continuously impressed by this dedicated army of talent and compassion leveraging their abilities to solve tough problems and have lasting impact. 

    Rochelle Zeidman, UW NEXT Member

  • United Way NEXT has afforded me an opportunity to reconnect with these friends and mentors and continue to meaningfully engage with a network and movement I hold dear.

    Paula Gilberto, UW NEXT Member

  • It's a joy to support and benefit from UW NEXT. Thank you for making it so easy to connect and participate.

    Kitty Hsu Dana, UW NEXT Member

Local United Way NEXT Memberships

Local United Way memberships offer support for entire teams by connecting them to mentors, consultants, and exclusive development opportunities. Whether you're investing in your staff’s professional growth or navigating leadership transitions, this membership helps your organization stay strong and forward-looking.

Your support not only benefits your staff, it helps sustain our mission. Local and state United Ways contribute over forty percent of United Way NEXT’s annual operating budget. Every membership helps keep our community strong and connected.

Local United Way memberships include:

  • Mentorship for staff at all levels and roles

  • Exclusive professional development learning sessions on leadership, wellness, equity, and more

  • Support for planned giving and endowment growth through seasoned UW mentors

  • Access to a pool of experienced consultants for strategic planning, board governance, and operations

  • Interim executive staffing support for CEO and development officer transitions

  • Career transition guidance through NEXT Chapter Chats

  • Opportunities for wisdom sharing, historical perspective, and peer connection

  • The ability to stay meaningfully engaged with the United Way movement

Join or renew your Local United Way Membership today!

  • Over the past year, my United Way NEXT membership has helped me to take Kishwaukee United Way to a higher level with the supportive services offered through their online professional development network.

    Dr. Michele Vaughn, UW NEXT Member