Fundraising Efforts Continue for Early Education and Literacy Programs Reno - United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has reached a major milestone of raising $100 million since its inception in 1942. UWNNS and its generous community partners have worked tirelessly to fundraise in the community to aid programs affecting families in northern Nevada and the … [Read more...] about United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Reaches $100 Million Milestone
Karen Barsell
Great Basin: A United Way Winner
Local restaurant hosts Bites for Books and raises money for literacy efforts in the area Reno – As part of the 2016 Nevada’s Big Give held on March 10, Great Basin Brewery went the extra mile in support of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra through its Bites for Books event. The Brewery donated a portion of the evening’s dining sales in addition to hosting a … [Read more...] about Great Basin: A United Way Winner
UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16
Northern Nevada Businesses’ Employee Donations to Help Support Early Reading Efforts Reno – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) has announced that United Parcel Service (UPS) was the top workplace campaign for 2015-16. Through employee pledges and special events, UPS raised $283,000 during its annual workplace giving campaign, which ran from Feb. 28, 2015 … [Read more...] about UPS Top in United Way Workplace Giving in 2015-16
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
As the state continues its steady economic recovery, Nevada’s non-profit organizations have gotten creative in order to fulfill their mission. Collaborative efforts move forward making industry leaders optimistic about the coming years. Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
President and CEO Reno http://uwnns.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a United Way donor in the workplace. Later, I became an intern while working on my Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. What is a little known fact about yourself? I’ve taken up the hobby of fly fishing. I realize that I’m not going to be a … [Read more...] about Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
Industry Focus: Non-Profit
Nevada’s economy has taken a hit in the past several years and Nevada’s non-profits have felt the brunt of that hit. Nevertheless, many non-profits in the Silver State have managed to hang-on and refocus their efforts in the communities. Executives representing several non-profits throughout the state recently met at the Las Vegas office of Holland & Hart to discuss the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Non-Profit