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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY. OUR FOCUS ON ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD CREATES A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF AREA CHILDREN, YOUTH, AGING ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, PEOPLE IN CRISIS AND PEOPLE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES BY FOCUSING ON THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD LIFE: EDUCATION - HELPING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL; INCOME - PROMOTING FINANCIAL STABILITY, INCREASING SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE; AND, HEALTH - IMPROVING PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING, AND PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE UNITED WAY'S AGENDA FOR ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD INCLUDES: INVESTING IN NONPROFIT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE MOST CRITICAL NEEDS AND DELIVER THE GREATEST IMPACT POSSIBLE; IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES AND SUPPORT YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS NEW AND EMERGING NEEDS; AND, FORMING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA STRATEGICALLY INVESTS DOLLARS IN REPUTABLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE AGENCIES THAT BUILD A SOLID NETWORK OF SUPPORT AROUND OUR COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS ENSURES THAT UNITED WAY'S INVESTMENTS IN NONPROFIT PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE MOST SERIOUS HUMAN NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE REAL, LASTING CHANGE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH. THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CABINET IS THE HALLMARK OF UNITED WAY'S ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE COMMUNITY. PRIOR TO MAKING FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE UNITED WAY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CABINET SPENDS COUNTLESS HOURS THOROUGHLY REVIEWING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING, INCLUDING INTERVIEWING THE AGENCIES APPLYING FOR FUNDING, REVIEWING THE AGENCY'S FINANCIALS, THE PROGRAM'S OUTCOMES, THE AGENCY'S COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS, THE AGENCY'S ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY MEET COMMUNITY AND CLIENT NEEDS, AND THE ALIGNMENT TO UNITED WAY'S FOCUS ON ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FINAL INVESTMENT DECISIONS WHEN THEY APPROVE THE TOTAL INVESTMENTS TO PARTNER AGENCIES EACH YEAR. ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS GAPS IN RESPONDING TO CRITICAL, NEW AND EMERGING COMMUNITY NEEDS AROUND THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES - UNITED WAY IDENTIFIES A LIMITED NUMBER OF CRITICAL ISSUES (GAPS IN SERVICES OR EMERGING NEEDS) WHERE ACTION IS REQUIRED AND DEVELOPS IMPACT STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS IN RESPONSE. THE UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA BACKPACK BUDDIES PROGRAM IS A FOOD PACK PROGRAM THAT ENSURES BEMIDJI AREA CHILDREN EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY AND HUNGER HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIONAL, EASY-TO-PREPARE AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ON WEEKENDS AND DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS. THE UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA'S HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR KIDS PROGRAM COLLECTS CHIRSTMAS GIFTS AND DISTRIBUTES THEM TO AREA CHILDREN IN NEED. OTHER INITIATIVES INCLUDE: COATS FOR THE COMMUNITY, THE EARNED INCOME AND CHILD TAX CREDIT OUTREACH AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, FAMILYWIZE, A FREE PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD FOR THE UNINSURED, AND THE VENTURE GRANT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ONE-TIME FUNDING TO AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW OR EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROGRAMS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS STATE ALL MEMBERS ARE THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TIME OR MONEY TO THE ORGANIZATION IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED AUDIT, IRS FORM 990, AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT WILL BE CONDUCTED BY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ANNUALLY. THE AUDIT WILL BE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT THAT COMPLETES THE AUDIT WILL PRESENT THEIR FINDINGS TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE AUDITOR'S REPORT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL POTENTIAL AND CURRENT DONORS UPON REQUEST. INFORMATION ON THE IRS FORM 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA SEVERAL ON-LINE FUNDERS' SITES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CABINET MEMBERS, AND UNITED WAY STAFF ARE GIVEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO SIGN AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR. A STANDING AGENDA ITEM ASKING IF THERE ARE ANY APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IS AT THE BEGINNING OF ALL AGENDAS FOR MEETINGS HELD WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>UNITED WAY OF BEMIDJI AREA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALL OTHER OFFICE STAFF WILL BE EVALUATED ANNUALLY. AT THIS TIME, DISCUSSION OF DISCHARGE OF ALL RESPONSIBLITIES AND GOALS WILL BE DISCUSSED. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDES SALARY REVIEWS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EVERY TWO YEARS, PRIOR TO THE EVALUATIONS BEING COMPLETED. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY PACKAGE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING THE EMPLOYEE REVIEWS FOR ALL OTHER OFFICE STAFF.</ExplanationTxt>
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