Results You Can See

Know what's needed in your Community

Your monies should be invested in programs that are targeted to create solutions for the highest priority issues. Issues and underlying root problems in our county shift and change over time. The focus of your investment should change to reflect the current reality within Santa Cruz County.

United Way of Santa Cruz County knows what's needed in Santa Cruz County by:

• Leading a Community Indicators Collaboration
• Aligning Organization Goals to Highest Priority Issues
  

Know What Your Investment Delivers

Your monies should be invested in programs that are outcome driven. That means that the program has measurable results, leverages other resources in the county, is fiscally responsible, and able to get high quality results efficiently.

United Way of Santa Cruz County knows if programs deliver as promised by:

• Setting measurable program goals and reviewing outcomes yearly
• Choosing experienced, efficient partner agencies to run programs
• Translating outcomes to community solutions

Know How to Leverage Other Community Efforts

Your monies should be leveraged across partnerships and collaborations that support broader community solutions.

United Way of Santa Cruz County leverages other efforts by:

• Covening community organizations and volunteers to collaborate on community solutions
• Facilitating volunteer opportunities