Guiding Principles for United Way's Priorities

(These principles underlie the approach to addressing each priority)

• Strive to provide equitable access to services, resources and opportunities for all people in Forsyth County
• Employ strategies and benchmarks that address racial and other disparities in the desired outcomes of the collaborative
• Nurture and value diversity of background, perspective and approach among our organizations, employees and clients Treat one another and the clients we serve with civility and respect
• Maximize resources from all sources while minimizing duplication and inefficiency
• Welcome and respond positively to change and undertake continuous improvement and innovation in all we do
• Share ownership, responsibility, resources and accountability for achieving meaningful, measurable results that improve lives