Fueling Knowledge, Fostering Impact: Unveiling United Way Academy’s Non-Profit Learning Experience!
Get ready to ignite your curiosity and enhance your skills with our diverse and engaging offerings. From interactive workshops to thought-provoking classes, we have something for everyone. Whether you’re passionate about personal development, career advancement, or contributing to community impact, United Way Academy is your go to place for training and development. Join us in creating an environment of learning, growth, and connection.
Browse through our upcoming schedule that is open to all United Way Safety Net partners and secure your spot for an enriching experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Let the journey to knowledge and inspiration begin at United Way Academy – where learning meets purpose.
We are also excited to offer The Volunteer Management Training Series presented by United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center. This comprehensive, four-session series is appropriate for new staff and seasoned professionals and will give individuals better insight into utilizing your organization’s volunteers more effectively. Click here to learn more about this opportunity!
Tap Into Free, Professional Support for your Nonprofit!
Need help with marketing, strategy, finance, or other key projects? Our partners at the St. Louis Community Foundation offers local nonprofits free access to Catchafire — an online platform that connects you with skilled volunteers who are ready to help. From graphic design to grant writing, you’ll find expert support to strengthen your organization and maximize your impact.
Help WashU Better Support Your Organization’s Training Needs
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen nonprofit leadership and capacity, WashU is exploring how to best align their Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management Program with the needs of organizations like yours.
WashU is interested in how they can best support your organization in the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management Program. Please complete this brief survey to help them determine the best timing and format for future offerings:
Your input is invaluable and will help ensure the program is accessible and relevant to your team’s development goals.
Exciting News: United Way Academy’s Partnership with NRMC!
We are excited to share that United Way Academy has partnered with the Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC) to provide your organization with a fully paid 12-month affiliate membership!
This exclusive membership grants you access to a wealth of risk management resources, including:
✔️ Live risk management webinars (every other month)
✔️ Access to a library of 200+ recorded webinars
✔️ Risk Help™ – Direct access to expert advice on governance, legal risks, employment practices, and more
✔️ Discounts on risk management tools, assessments, and publications
Your membership is active, and you can start utilizing these benefits today! To access your affiliate membership, visit nonprofitrisk.org and follow the registration steps under Membership > Affiliate Registration. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Whitney Thomey at 571-307-4321 or whitney@nonprofitrisk.org.
We hope you take full advantage of these valuable resources!
Brown School’s Summer Institute professional development series
UWA Scholarship Amount $250.00
Agency Cost $99.00
The United Way of Greater St. Louis is proud to announce its eighth consecutive year of partnership with the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. This collaboration provides staff at United Way member agencies with exclusive benefits, including scholarship opportunities and advanced registration for the Summer Institute professional development series.
About Summer Institute:
The Brown School is pleased to announce this year’s Summer Institute, featuring a curated selection of intensive, multi-day courses designed to enhance professional capacity across the social work and nonprofit sectors. Led by distinguished Brown School faculty and industry experts, the curriculum focuses on high-impact skill-building in management and leadership, strategic fundraising, and advanced clinical practice. These sessions are designed to provide actionable insights for professionals at every career stage—from emerging leaders to seasoned practitioners. Please see the attached flier for complete course descriptions, dates, and times.
To learn more, please visit brownschool.wustl.edu/SI or contact BrownSI@wustl.edu.
Costs, Scholarship Discounts, and Benefits:
Summer Institute courses are open to the public at $399 Early Bird (for-profit rate; $650 after April 30th) and $349 (non-profit rate; $450 after April 30th). The United Way scholarship covers the majority of the course fee, so member agencies can access these high-quality trainings for only $99.
15 Continuing Education Units (CEs) in Social Work are offered for each course. Participants do not receive grades or academic credit. United Way continuing education badges are also issued for these courses.
Apply for the United Way Member Agency Scholarship:
Prospective applicants must first obtain approval from their agency leadership before completing the scholarship application form. To ensure broad representation across the network, scholarships are limited to one staff member per agency through March 31, 2026. Beginning April 1, 2026, any remaining funds may be awarded to additional applicants from the same organization. As United Way staff will review applications and make determinations on a rolling basis, we strongly encourage interested individuals to apply as soon as possible to secure their placement.
If approved for a United Way scholarship, the individual will be contacted by the Brown School and given a discount code to use with registration and check out. Please note that spots in the Brown School Summer Institute are filled on a first-come, first-served basis only, and cannot be held or reserved. It will be the scholarship recipient’s responsibility to use the scholarship code given to you to register for the course of their choice on the Brown School’s website as soon as possible. Payment of the agency discounted rate of $99 will be due at the time of registration.
APPLY FOR THE UNITED WAY MEMBER AGENCY SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND THE BROWN SCHOOL SUMMER INSTITUTE NOW!
Strategic Doing Workshop: Turning Vision Into Action
When: Wednesday, March 25 (5-hour workshop)
Facilitator: Dwayne T. James, P.E., Ed.D, Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Community Engagement Specialist, MU Extension
Location: In-person
Join MU Extension and United Way of Greater St. Louis for a powerful, interactive workshop designed to help nonprofits and community organizations move from vision to decision to action.
Strategic Doing is a proven framework that enables participants to:
- Form action-oriented collaborations quickly
- Design strategies based on networks and assets
- Move toward measurable outcomes and adapt along the way
This workshop is ideal for agency teams of 3–5 individuals—and we strongly encourage you to invite your board members to participate for maximum impact.
Why Attend?
This is more than a workshop—it’s a launchpad for collaboration and measurable impact. Walk away with clear action plans and the confidence to lead change in your organization and community.