Staff and divisions
Gary C. Dollar, President and Chief Executive Officer
(314) 539-4190
gary.dollar@stl.unitedway.org
Community Investment Division
CID supports more than 400 volunteers who strategically allocate funding raised in the United Way annual campaign to a system of nearly 200 member agencies. Volunteer teams review and assess each agency to determine that it meets quality standards. CID administers a number of fund-distribution programs, such as Dollar More, sponsored by Ameren UE; and has formed partnerships to support initiatives such as 100 Neediest Cases and Success By 6®. Additionally, the Volunteer Center operates within CID.
Contact:
Kathy Gardner, Senior Vice President
(314) 539-4070
kathy.gardner@stl.unitedway.org
Finance
The Finance division handles all pledge processing, in addition to accounting and budgeting needs.
Contact:
Kenneth Graesser, Chief Financial Officer
(314) 539-4042
ken.graesser@stl.unitedway.org
Information & Referral/2-1-1
I&R is responsible for handling the agency database and directing those in need of help to appropriate agencies. In mid-November 2007, Missouri 2-1-1 launched as a statewide, expanded I&R database available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Information and Referral is managed under Operations. To get help, please dial 2-1-1 from a Missouri landline or (800) 427-4626 from Illinois or a cell phone.
Labor Participation
The Labor Participation division is a liaison with organized labor in Greater St. Louis. Initiatives include fundraising, separate information and referral lines, specialty training, service to the community and Leadership participation.
Contact:
Marcia Cline (SEIU), Vice President
(314) 539-4193 or (636) 939-3300
marcia.cline@stl.unitedway.org
Major Gifts and Planned Giving
This division is responsible for donors who give $1,000 or more annually, called Leadership Givers. This includes the affinity groups within Leadership, Women's Leadership Giving Initiative, African American Leadership - Charmaine Chapman Society and Women's Initiative Next Generation, as well as the Alexis de Tocqueville Society for those who give $10,000 or more annually. In addition, this division manages planned gifts and legacy programs.
Contact:
Orvin Kimbrough, Senior Vice President
(314) 539-4249
orvin.kimbrough@stl.unitedway.org
Marketing and Communications
The Marketing and Communications division is responsible for publications and campaign materials, advertising and promotion, Web site content, media relations, special events, sports partnerships, social media/Web 2.0 initiatives and public issues.
Contact:
Nelda Davis, Senior Vice President
(314) 539-4027
nelda.davis@stl.unitedway.org
For media inquiries, please contact Carrie Zukoski, Public Relations Director
(314) 539-4029
carrie.zukoski@stl.unitedway.org
Visit the online newsroom
Research
The Research division provides community assessment data, such as demographic, social and economic data and information on health and human services, to United Way, its member agencies and others in the St. Louis region. It is also a Missouri Census Data Center Affiliate.
Contact:
Russ Signorino, Vice President
(314) 539-4072
russ.signorino@stl.unitedway.org
Resource Development Division
RD plans and administers United Way fundraising initiatives, providing information and support to Campaign Representatives, Employee Campaign Coordinators and all others associated with the annual campaign and year-round giving.
Contact:
R. J. Crunk, Senior Vice President
(314) 539-4110
rj.crunk@stl.unitedway.org
Operations
Operations is responsible for human resources, strategic planning, the regional teams and facilities.
Contact:
Cheryl Polk, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
(314) 539-4015
cheryl.polk@stl.unitedway.org