Naomi Asher is a dynamic nonprofit leader, consultant, and PhD researcher specializing in organizational health and executive burnout. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, Naomi brings both lived experience and evidence-based strategies to the table. Her engaging style, humor, and practical insights make complex topics relatable and actionable. You will […]
Join organizations serving Blount County to network and learn about available services. Meeting is held in person at the United Way of Blount County Office.
Bring your lunch and join Sarah Jurinsky, UWBC's Director of Community Impact, to learn more about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and what challenges low-to-moderate income households face in Blount County. There will be plenty of time for questions and conversation about how you can help! No cost and open to all. Questions? Reach out to […]
Offered by New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center, Stewards of Children by Darkness to Light is a free 2.5-hour training program developed by Darkness to Light that teaches all adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals (over 18 years […]
Join us for a great day of volunteering, and help us give hope and change lives of those who need services for their health, education and self-sufficiency. One in five people in Blount County receive the services they need to thrive from United Way and our partner agencies. Look for the United Way signs and […]
Your nonprofit is doing impactful work...but how do you utilize evaluation tools and data to communicate your organization's impact to the community? Jessica Gibbons, Chief Practice Officer & Co-Founder of Elevate Consulting, will explore how evaluation integrates into your organization’s work. All experience levels welcome! In-depth data collection, data analysis, or reporting/communications expertise not needed. […]
Join organizations serving Blount County to network and learn about available services. Meeting is held in person at the United Way of Blount County Office.
This Training will be facilitated by Scott Payne, Manager of Outreach and Support for Contact Care Line. Contact Care line runs the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for our area. QPR (Question Persuade Refer) is a suicide intervention model in which participants learn warning signs of suicide crisis and how to respond using listening skills […]
You love what you do. You care about the people you serve. But you're feeling overwhelmed and are struggling with work-life balance. Caregiver Coach and Self-Care Advocate Jenn Borovy supports nonprofit staff and volunteers continue doing what they love in an emotionally healthy way. You'll learn how to set and protect healthy limits in service-based […]
Affordable Housing Meetings are open to everyone. These meetings address issues affecting housing and housing access here in Blount County. RSVP by emailing Sarah at sjurinsky@unitedwayblount.org Have any actionable ideas to address the housing crisis in Blount County? Please fill out this form before the meeting: Affordable Housing Initiative
