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United Way of the Great Basin announces changes - 05-22-2010

ELKO – The Board of Directors of United Way of the Great Basin (UWGB), in response to uncertain financial conditions in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010, is taking the following immediate actions to reduce costs:

• Reducing its workforce, eliminating all paid staff positions over the next month and operating as an all-volunteer organization for the immediate future.
• Outsourcing its financial management to a neighboring United Way, or to a local accounting firm.
• Allowing the lease to expire on its current office space, and moving its operations into a smaller space elsewhere in the City of Elko.

“While these measures are both drastic and extensive, they are aimed at building a stronger United Way here in the Great Basin.” said Ken Hladek, Board member and spokesperson.  “The Board anticipates a strengthened partnership with donor organizations, partners, and the public and hopes that the net benefit to the communities will be enhanced by these changes.”

The Board of Directors is also moving forward on several fronts to assure that support to the local communities can continue in the best possible manner.  To that end, the Board will:

• Add new board members to provide needed leadership and dedicated commitment to the public, donors, and partner agency organizations in the large geographical area of northern Nevada.
• Increase collaboration with businesses, local governmental agencies, individuals, and neighboring United Ways to create opportunities for a better life for all people in the Great Basin.
• Use the resources of United Way Worldwide to provide guidance on restructuring, operational efficiency, application of available resources, and training of Board members and volunteers.

United Way of the Great Basin (UWGB) assesses and addresses community needs through collaborative partnerships and programs that foster sustainability.  UWGB serves the five northeastern Nevada counties of Elko, Eureka, White Pine, Lander and Humboldt.

Written by Press Release - 5/22/10

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