On November 8, United Way of Northwest Georgia hosted its Leaders United training, a one-day program designed to identify, recruit, and connect volunteers to leadership and policy-making positions within nonprofit organizations in Northwest Georgia. This program equipped participants with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful difference in their communities.
What is Leaders United?
This dynamic training program prepared volunteers for impactful service on nonprofit boards, committees, and allocation review panels. It was designed for those new to board service but also welcomed current board members seeking to deepen their expertise.
What Participants Experienced:
Attendees explored critical topics through interactive sessions, including:
- Board Roles and Responsibilities
- Legal and Fiduciary Obligations
- Non-profit Marketing, Fundraising, and Finance
- Community Building
2024 Guest Speakers:
The program featured insights from esteemed leaders, including:
- Amanda Burt, President, United Way of Northwest Georgia
- Mike Sanderson, VP of Marketing, Engineered Floors & United Way Board Member
- Savannah Coquerille, Director of Marketing and Communications, United Way of Northwest Georgia
- Dr. Carl J. Gabrini, Interim Assistant Dean, Dalton State College, Wright School of Business & United Way Community Solutions Panel Chair
- Karen Townsend, Community Volunteer & 2024 United Way Campaign Co-Chair
- Ashley DeSantiago, Donor Relations Coordinator, United Way of Northwest Georgia
- Stephanie Paez, Account Executive, United Way of Northwest Georgia
- Rob Cowan, Attorney, Cowan Law Firm & United Way Supporter
- Landon Hair, COO, Marketing Alliance Group & United Way Board Member
- Margaret Zeisig, Director of Community Solutions, United Way of Northwest Georgia
Connecting Leaders to Nonprofits:
Leaders United works to match volunteers with nonprofit leadership roles across Northwest Georgia. Whether serving on boards of directors, committees, or allocation review panels, the program helped align participants with organizations whose missions complemented their skills and interests. Graduates of the program continue to receive support from the United Way Volunteer Center, which provides referrals to nonprofit organizations, ensuring a smooth transition into impactful leadership roles.
Certificates of Completion were presented to:
Alejandra Ambriz, Amanda Cantrell, Amy Flamenco, Angie West, Celeste Brown, Chris Daughtrey, Christy Ware-Payne, Denise Freeman, Emily Sane, Ivette Moncus, Jackie Preavette, James Wascher, Kelly Ragan, Lauren Wiley, Malisa Pedro, Maricruz Fraire, Mike Peeples, Nancy Vickery, Rosa Fraire, Travis Taylor, and Yannet Plaza
When there is a community need, United Way of Northwest Georgia is there. From advancing health and education to strengthening livelihoods and local resilience, we connect people to possibilities in Whitfield and Murray counties. United Way is proud to have hosted Leaders United 2024, fostering a new generation of leaders dedicated to driving positive change in their communities. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.ourunitedway.org. United, We Do More!