United Way of Washington County is pleased to announce the hire of a new Community Impact Director. Sarah Malchow is a Jackson resident that joined United Way last month.
As the community impact leader at United Way of Washington County, Malchow will play an integral role in helping the organization further its mission to improve lives and community conditions in measurable and lasting ways.
Malchow brings a wide variety of skills and depth of knowledge to United Way, including more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, program assessment, and fund development.
The Community Impact position had been vacant since long-time staff member Karin Westerlund retired in 2015.
“We have a small staff at our local United Way and the Community Impact Director is a critical part of our team,” said Kristin Brandner, Executive Director. “Sarah will be a tremendous asset to both United Way and our community as we continue to engage, convene and mobilize resources to address root causes of local needs.”
Malchow will primarily be responsible for working with agency partners, volunteers, and coalitions to manage United Way’s community investments and further the Mobilizing Communities business model.
Mobilizing Communities is an investment strategy that improves local conditions by addressing root causes of critical needs in Washington County. United Way partners with nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, churches, government, civic and other groups to leverage resources and respond to community-prioritized needs.
Malchow looks forward to utilizing her skills to support and advance programs serving people in Washington County.
“I love meeting new folks, hearing their stories, and figuring out how we can improve their conditions by improving our community,” Malchow said. “I truly believe that United Way is uniquely positioned to advocate for, and provide resources to, non-profit health and human service agencies in Washington County. This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of something so positive and impactful in a place I love!”
One of Malchow’s first undertakings will be to lead the community investment process for United Way’s education program funding.
United Way of Washington County is currently accepting applications for 3-year funding under their Education Impact Pillar. Any eligible nonprofit agency or coalition is invited to apply. Programs must serve Washington County residents, advance United Way’s education goals, and align to one or more of their five focus areas:
- School readiness
- Early childhood reading
- Middle school success
- High school graduation
- Youth life skills
Applications for United Way funding must be outcomes-driven and evidence-based. The deadline for education programs is March 25, 2016.