Basic Organization Information
United Way Of The Columbia- Williamette
- Also Known As:
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UWCW
- Physical Address:
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Portland, OR
97205
- EIN:
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93-0582124
- Web URL:
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www.unitedway-pdx.org
- Blog URL:
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uwcw.blogspot.com/
- NTEE Category:
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T Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking
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T70 Fund Raising Organizations That Cross Categories includes Community Funds/Trusts and Federated Giving Programs) e.g. United Way
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S Community Improvement, Capacity Building
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S12 Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution
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W Public, Society Benefit
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W99 Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C.
- Year Founded:
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1920
- Ruling Year:
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1970
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Mission Statement
"Helping people, changing lives, making every contribution count." United Way advances the common good in the four-county Portland/Vancouver region by mobilizing the human and financial resources of the community. Our work is focused on the building blocks for success: education, income and health.
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Chief Executive
Mr. Keith Thomajan
Term:
Since
Feb
2012
Chief Executive Profile:
Keith Thomajan joined United Way of the Columbia-Willamette as President and Chief Executive Officer in February of
2012. “Keith Thomajan is a strategic leader who has an impressive track record in non-profit administration and management," said James Rue, United Way board chair, Director of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. "His leadership skills, ability to develop donor and community support and collaborative working style made him the best choice to lead our agency. His work in developing community partnerships, fundraising and staff development has proven outstanding." Thomajan, 43, has won recognition among his peers as President and CEO of Camp Fire Columbia, where he has served since 2001. Formerly chair of the Portland Parks Board, Thomajan has also served as Board Member/President of Hands On Greater Portland. He is currently an advisor to both the PGE/Oregon Community Foundation's community 101" program and the All Hands Raised (formerly Portland Schools Foundation) "Cradle to Career" initiative. In October 2011, he was named Extraordinary Eecutive Director in Portland Monthly Magazine's 2011 Light A Fire awards, an annual celebration of the nonprofit community. Prior to his service at Camp Fire Columbia, he was director of development for Pacific Crest Outward Bound and program director for Outward Bound's Hurricane Island School in Florida. Thomajan was also a teacher of history and English in San Francisco. A graduate of Phillips Academy, Thomajan earned a degree in English from Colby College in Waterville Maine. Before graduating Cum Laude, he studied British literature at King's College in London.
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Program:
Community Impact Fund/Program grants
- Budget:
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$7,014,998
- Category:
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Community Development
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Regional fundraising campaign devoted to addressing health and human services issues and supporting over 150 health and human service agencies focused on education, income, and health.
Program Long-Term Success:
Raised $19.6 million in 2008-09 campaign to support of health and human services programs serving the Portland / Vancouver metro area. Served approximately 100,000 individuals. For specific results, visit www.unitedway-pdx.org
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Program:
Community Investment
- Budget:
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$1,743,541
- Category:
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Community Development
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Community Investment including regional assessment, data collection and analysis. Community education, document productions and strategic initiatives.
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Volunteer Needs
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette offers a variety of opportunites within the organization on committees, vision council (manages grant allocation process), and leadership posts. United Way also connects individuals, corporate teams, and group volunteers with opportunities in the community.
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