RESULTS OF YOUR TAG SEARCH:
Get to Know…Jessie Gorges-Sawhill, Associate Director of Philanthropy
Describe your role at United Way
I collaborate with workplace leaders to support them in their employee giving campaigns. I love to be out-and-about in the community, sharing the mission of United Way of the Plains. I’ve never met a stranger. Folks that know me best, know that I love to gab!
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Get to Know…Dajahnae Vines
Describe your role at United Way.
I manage the United Way of Plains donor database by performing record data integrity audits, offering system process improvements, and overseeing the organizations electronic fundraising campaign.
Share your career history and how you made your way to United Way.
While serving as a Data Analyst in the United States Air Force, I was introduced to the many . . . [Read More]
Welcome to the team: Sarah Crick Milligan, VITA Program Manager
Sarah Crick Milligan has joined United Way of the Plains as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Manager. The VITA initiative is managed by United Way of the Plains and assists families and individuals making $60,000 or less per year with filing tax returns. Ensuring that individuals receive the tax credits they’ve earned helps them maintain their financial . . . [Read More]
Get to know…James Childers
Share your career history and how you made your way to United Way.
I grew up in Wichita and went to Southeast High School. In college, I was studying to be an elementary educator while working two or three jobs. I worked in retail, a combination of landscaping and stone masonry, as a swim instructor, and as a lighting/sound tech for . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Brooklyn Hamilton
Brooklyn has spent years working with non-profits in the Wichita community.
Describe your role at United Way.
I build strong rapport with different companies that want to invest in our community by campaigning and bringing awareness of all the amazing non-profits United Way of the Plains assists in funding.
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I have . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Amy Hawley, Volunteer Center Manager
Describe your role at United Way.
As the Volunteer Center Manager, it is my responsibility to coordinate volunteer activities within the organization. I am also responsible for reaching out to the nonprofit community to help assess and fill their volunteer needs.
Share your career history and how you made your way to United Way.
After graduating from Kansas State University, I began working . . . [Read More]
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