Your United Way NEXT Membership!

Whether you're a current United Way professional, recently retired, or exploring something new, we can’t wait to connect with 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 make the most of your membership? Explore the sections below to get started!

We’re so Glad You’re Here!

By now, we hope you’ve had a chance to review your Home page and Start Here page. If not, please take a minute to do so and then come back here for everything you need to know about your individual membership!

In less than X minutes, Kerstin will walk you through what to expect as a UW NEXT member and how to make the most of the resources available to you. She’ll highlight the programs, links, and benefits designed to support each member segment no matter where you’re at in your UW journey. Plus, as we continue to grow, so will this space! So be sure to share your feedback with our team to help shape what comes NEXT 🫶🏽

  • Hello and welcome to the consultant collaborative!

    I'm Kirsten Rust, the Membership and Engagement Coordinator with United Way NEXT and I'm thrilled to welcome you here.

    This collaborative is all about sharing knowledge, supporting each other's work, and connecting with United ways who need your skills. So let's get started!

    The Consultant Directory is how people will find you. So take five minutes and fill in your expertise and background and make sure others know what you bring to the table.

    If you're watching this video you've made it to the hub. You'll find event recordings, the full Consultant Directory, and any available RFP's in here.

    We'd love for you to join our upcoming events or watch past event replays.

    Our New & Prospective Member Orientation is designed to help you connect quickly and understand how to maximize your benefits. And our quarterly roundtables are where peer learning and collaboration happen.

    As a member of the Collaborative we ask that you respond to referral request promptly. When United Way NEXT or a Local United Way reaches out to you, please aim to respond within two business days. That responsiveness really helps build trust across the network.

    And finally, engage and share generously. Offer insights, ask questions, mentor others, and help spot opportunities.

    The strength of this community comes from active participation.

    We’re thrilled you're here and excited for the journey ahead!

    If you have questions or ideas, please reach out to us.

    Welcome aboard. Let's get started!

Making the Most of Your Membership

Mentorship

CEO & Staff
Endowment & Planned Giving
Career Transition

News

UW NEXT Articles
United Way Online
Global Digest

How to Stay Connected

United Way NEXT is beyond grateful for your investment in UW NEXT and we want to make sure you get the most out of your annual contribution! We hope you’ll join our private groups and follow us on social media to keep the conversation going. Use the links below to stay connected and expand your network beyond the Hub!

Social Media:

PS. If you’re looking for ways to get involved, we’d love for you to consider becoming a mentor, work group member, or partner!

How to Get Support

While we’ve done our very best to design our Membership Hub with you in mind, we know you might have additional questions. And we’re determined to make your member experience as easy and accessible as possible! So if you ever need to reach out, we’ve got a couple of options for you 🫶🏻

You can always:

Kerstin Rust
Membership & Engagement Coordinator

Happy to answer questions about:
individual memberships, renewals, account details, member benefits, & the Consultant Collaborative.

Ivy Cirillo
Marketing, Communications, & Events Manager

Happy to answer questions about:
upcoming events, recordings, blog posts, newsletters, website, socials, promos, partnerships, & more.

Carole Peters
President & Chief Executive Officer

Happy to answer questions about:
UW memberships, mentoring, interim executive leadership, career transition, sponsorships, & gifts.