Mutual of America
Community Impact Sponsor
UW NEXT Partner for X+ years.
Paul DeBassio is a retired United Way network executive with 20 years of United Way leadership experience. Paul has served United Way at the local, national, and global levels. After serving 12 years at United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley as Chief Development Officer, Paul served 5 years at United Way Worldwide first as VP, US Network Engagement & Performance and then as EVP, Chief Investor Relations Officer. He wrapped up his United Way career serving his local United Way, Granite United Way as Chief Development Officer from June 2018 – August 2020.
Paul’s professional United Way focus has always been on driving performance through building strong relationships with key stakeholders, implementing change management, advocating for community impact, and creating collaborative environments that empower staff and volunteers to actively engage in strategic planning and implementation. He has continued his passion for community change, and the need for United Way to change in today’s environment, with contract assignments supporting local United Ways in strategic planning, implementation, and execution, as well as Executive Coaching and leadership training.
Before joining United Way, Paul spent 13 years in for-profit sales and sales management. Most notably, he was New England/New York Region Manager for Chattem Consumer Products from 1989 – 2000. While at Chattem Paul's sales volume increased from $3,000,000 to $18,700,000 and was nationally recognized multiple times as Regional Manager of the Year, National Salesperson of the Year, and #1 sales vs. quota.
Paul is a 1987 graduate of The Carroll School of Management at Boston College. He met his wife Sue while at Boston College and they have been married for 36 years. An avid hiker, skier, and kayaker Paul and Sue now live on Newfound Lake, just 2.3 miles from their son Joey and his wife Bri.
Outside of continued contract work, Paul serves as a 2025 Board Chair of United Way NEXT; Board Member of Granite United Way, President of Newfound Sands Condo Association, President of Pasquaney Snowshoe Club, VITA tax preparer at Whole Village, Appalachian Mountain Club trail maintenance volunteer and a member of Plymouth State University’s Business Advisory Board.
FrontStream
Event Programming Sponsor
UW NEXT Partner since 2025.
FrontStream is committed to strengthening communities by helping nonprofits and their partners raise more funds, engage more supporters, and increase their impact. We believe technology should empower missions, not complicate them, and we design tools that simplify fundraising.
Who FrontStream is For:
FrontStream is built for nonprofits and their corporate partners who are working to create lasting community change. From local United Ways to national organizations, we serve missions that rely on collaboration, generosity, and innovation to drive impact.
How FrontStream Can Help UW NEXT Members:
UW NEXT members can use our tools to expand giving opportunities in their communities, run more efficient campaigns, and strengthen donor connections. Whether through innovative peer-to-peer events, engaging workplace campaigns, or simple online giving tools, we help United Ways amplify their reach and increase funds raised for the communities they serve.
A Message from FrontStream:
You don’t have to navigate today’s fundraising challenges alone. With the right technology and a partner who understands the nonprofit landscape, you can grow giving, reach new supporters, and keep the focus on building stronger communities. That’s why we’re here.
