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Nikitha Perupalli Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomes Nikitha Perupalli as our new Revenue Insight Analyst. In this role, she will provide management and oversight of our organization’s donor database to leverage key information to help staff connect more deeply with donors and drive meaningful outcomes. Perupalli has a strong background in . . . [Read More]
Get to know…James Childers, accountant
Tell us about your role at United Way.
I oversee and manage all incoming funds at United Way, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability. I’m also responsible for maintaining our fixed assets, posting entries to the general ledger, supporting the payout process, and overseeing our Positive Pay system. Along with these core . . . [Read More]
Get to Know…Brooklyn Black, Associate Director of Philanthropy
Tell us about your role at United Way as an associate director of philanthropy.
The easiest way to understand my role at UWP is that I work with different companies throughout south-central Kansas to educate their employees about the needs in our community and why their support is so important. I . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Amy Hawley, Volunteer Engagement Manager
Tell us about your role at United Way.
As Volunteer Engagement Manager, I’m responsible for coordinating volunteer activities within the organization, as well as local nonprofits, by helping to assess and fill volunteer needs in the community.
You’ve spent most of your career in volunteer management, what led you to this type . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains Welcomes Jace Helstrom
Jace Helstrom will serve as the new Community Services Associate Manager for United Way of the Plains. In this role he will assist with the daily operations at our Give Items of Value Warehouse, including maintaining the organization of merchandise, coordinating nonprofits who shop at the warehouse and assisting . . . [Read More]
Caitlin Craig Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomes Caitlin Craig as our new Associate Director of Philanthropy. In this role, she will work with the Director of Philanthropy to build strong partnerships with long-standing corporate partners and their workforces. Craig brings a strong background in fundraising, event planning and management to this . . . [Read More]
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Our focus is on health, education, financial stability and basic needs—the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Click below to learn more about what we’re doing, the programs we invest in and our lasting impact in each area.
