Allocations and Funding
Transparency, accountability, and local impact are at the heart of our funding philosophy. The United Way of Greater Oswego County acts as a careful custodian of your community contributions. Our structured allocation process relies on the objective eyes of our volunteer Community Investment Committee—your neighbors—who audit, tour, and evaluate local programs before recommending funding. By measuring real outcomes, we ensure that every investment actively solves local challenges, supports vital human services, and maximizes the power of your generosity.
Funds Raised
United Way of Greater Oswego County rasies funds.
Community Investment Volunteers (CIV) Review Applications
Approximately 25 Community Investment Colunteers (CIVs), all of whom are donors, spend over 200 hours reviewing agency budgets, audits, financials, program out-comesm andperformance histories.
CIVs Visit Partner Agencies
CIVs visit Partner Agencies to see firsthand the work being accomplished with the United Way funds.
CIVs Discuss Funding Recommondations
CIVs meet to discuss funding recommendations for each United Way Program
The CIV Committee and UW Board of Directors Review
The CIV Committee and United Way of Greater Oswego County Board of Directors review and balance funding against the contribution funds available of allocations per recommendations from CIVs.
Committe Submits a Final Recommendation for Approval
When the funding balance is complere the CIV Committee sumits a final recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval.
Funds Distributed to Partner Agencies Following
UW Board approval
When the funding balance is complere the CIV Committee sumits a final recommendation to the Board of Directors for approval.