United Way of Northeastern South Dakota Inc

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Recipients of United Way dollars must report outcome measurement strategies each year as well as provide up to date audit information. Each grant generally runs for a one year time period. It is the role of the budget/evaluation committee to see that funds raised are wisely, honestly, and efficiently spent. Budget/evaluation committee volunteers represent the community interest, specifically the interests of the contributors on one hand and the recipients of service on the other. The budget/evaluation committee of United Way of Northeastern South Dakota consists of members of the board of directors and community volunteers. These individuals are divided into 3 teams and review agencies providing services in a specified field. The review includes site visits with the agency directors, a review of the financial statements of the agency, program information and other areas of management. The budget/evaluation committee recommends the level of funding for each agency to the full board of directors. The amount of allocations presented does not represent the campaign goal. This process is completed in the spring and early summer of each year. Once the campaign results are able to be projected, the committee will meet again to either increase or decrease allocations. In return for the resources mobilized through the budget/evaluation process, the agencies provide needed information on which to base fund raising requests and encourage contributions.