Local United Way Receives "Thumbs Up" from United Way Worldwide
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced that it recently received another "seal of approval" from the United Way Worldwide organization for completing a series of thirteen membership requirements set forth to be considered in good standing with the international organization for the year 2011.
“I am extremely proud of our back-to-back certification by United Way Worldwide, as it demonstrates the consistency and professionalism of our local operation,” said Board Chair Andrew Oppmann, associate vice president at Middle Tennessee State University. “It is also a tangible signal to the public that our employees operate in an accountable, transparent and effective manner.”
United Ways complete the requirements on an annual basis and submit a report to the international organization with the appropriate accompanying documents by the month of June each year. United Way Worldwide reviews those reports and documents and issues an acknowledgement of membership requirements met for those United Ways meeting all criteria for membership.
Membership criteria includes such items as being recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Code, having an active, responsible, and voluntary governing body, adhering to a locally developed and adopted code of ethics for volunteers and staff, and having an annual audit conducted by an independent certified public accountant.
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About the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties
United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. United Way focuses on education, income, health, and rebuilding lives – the building blocks for a good quality of life. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done through giving, advocating, and volunteering. The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is located at 615 Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro. For more information, please call (615) 893-7303 or visit www.uwrutherford.org.