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United Way NEXT 2027 Event Speaker RFP Now Open: Share Your Expertise With the Network
When the United Way Retirees Association first launched in 1990, its mission was simple: to enrich the lives of retired United Way professionals by helping them stay connected while contributing their skills to strengthen the network.
More than 35 years later, that spirit of connection continues through United Way NEXT webinars, workshops, panels, roundtables, and conversations led by members who generously share their time and expertise.
United Way NEXT Reflects on the Inaugural Northeast Regional Conference
Some of the most meaningful conference moments can happen during conversations over breakfast, between sessions, in breakout rooms, and while reconnecting with colleagues who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that United Way professionals face.
Partner Spotlight: Mutual of America’s 3 Questions for Evaluating Your Financial Security
United Way NEXT is proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to strengthening the nonprofit community and the greater United Way network!
Today we’re featuring an article from our Mentorship Program Sponsor, Mutual of America, highlighting 3 questions you can ask yourself to determine where you stand on saving for retirement and what financial security looks like for you. Paired with their recent webinar Strengthening Your Retirement Plan: Key Considerations for Nonprofit Leaders, we hope these insights support you in your retirement planning journey and empower you to make the best decisions for your future!
8 Helpful Tips for Nonprofit Professionals to Prioritize Their Mental Health
As United Way professionals and alumni, many of us have dedicated our careers to helping others. We spend our days solving problems, supporting communities, advocating for change, and showing up when people need us most. And while that work is deeply meaningful, it can also take a toll on us.
United Way NEXT Begins Launching Membership Hub in Phases
In her New Year message, United Way NEXT Board Chair Ann Fox shared she’s looking forward to a “year of transformation.” And the UW NEXT team has been working diligently to bring her vision to fruition!
From the Archives: Unleashing The Grip of Assumption - A Leader’s Guide to Recognizing & managing Implicit Bias
In honor of our 35th Anniversary, United Way NEXT began featuring articles from past issues of the original United Way Retirees Association newsletter. With digital archives of issues dating back to 1990, we’re excited to honor the voices and history that went into building the organization we see today!
Charting the Course with United Way NEXT at SERC 2026
For more than 60 years, the Southeast Regional Conference (SERC) has served as one of the premier learning and networking opportunities across the United Way network. Each year, hundreds of team members from local United Ways, State Associations, and United Way Worldwide gather to share ideas, strengthen skills, and build relationships that move communities forward.
Historical Perspectives: A Look Back at United Way NEXT’s First 35 Years
In the autumn of 1989, two men sat in a conference room somewhere in America's charitable heartland, sketching the contours of what would become one of the most enduring professional networks in the nonprofit sector. Gordon Berg and Chuck Devine could not have imagined that their nascent idea for a United Way Retirees Association would evolve into something far more ambitious: a living bridge between generations of social change agents, a repository of institutional memory, and a launching pad for the next chapter of community impact.
Four UW NEXT Members Share Their Experience at the 2026 Great Rivers Conference
Every year, the Great Rivers Conference brings together hundreds of United Way professionals and volunteers from across the Midwest for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection. Designed for the network by the network, the conference creates space for attendees to exchange ideas, build relationships, and explore new approaches to strengthening communities.
Unlocking Leadership Growth: Naomi Asher’s UW NEXT Experience
United Way NEXT is proud to recognize the accomplishments of our members, and today we’d like to celebrate Naomi Asher's recent graduation from the Interim Executives Academy, a legacy program of Third Sector Company.
Making Connections: Featuring 5 United Way NEXT members
United Way NEXT is proud to connect current and former United Way professionals throughout a rich community of diverse members. In this installment of our Making Connections series, friends and former colleagues will get to read the stories and reflections from Kristi Shepard, Susan Eckert, Kerstin Rust, Tonja Couch, & Brian Tierney.
United Way NEXT Advocates at the 2026 National ALICE Summit
The National ALICE Summit is hosted by United Way of Northern New Jersey, led by CEO Kiran Handa Gaudioso, who we are proud to share is our 2026 Chair Elect for the United Way NEXT Board of Directors. The national gathering brings together United Way peers from across the country who are uplifting ALICE families through innovative partnerships, policies, and programs.
A Stellar Year of Impact And Gratitude For United Way NEXT
Looking back on the past year, we’re filled with gratitude for what this community made possible. Every milestone reached was the result of a united effort from our members, volunteers, donors, partners, and staff. Along the way, our 35th Anniversary gave us the chance to reflect, celebrate how far we’ve come, and recognize the people who continue to shape this community every day.
Honoring Service And Welcoming New Voices On The UW NEXT Board
At United Way NEXT, our strength has always come from the people who step forward to lead with purpose, generosity, and heart. As we move into a new chapter, we’re proud to honor the leaders who have completed their board service, celebrate those continuing their commitment, and welcome new voices to help guide our work in the years ahead!
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