Sector Support

Strengthening Central Indiana's human services network through accreditation, grants and educational experiences

Accreditation

Every three years, United Way accredits community organizations in human services who are making measurable impact in our focus areas of basic needs, family opportunity and social innovation.

Grants

United Way offers grants to help organizations stabilize through times of crisis, expand their infrastructure, build additional capacity, support their teams, and improve technology.

Nonprofit Learning Center

Nonprofit leaders, board members, and staff can take advantage of low-cost workshops focused on the most relevant and challenging issues facing community organizations today.

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2024 Human Services Professional Renewal Program
2024 Human Services Professional Renewal Program

United Way of Central Indiana has created the Human Services Professional Renewal Program to provide hard-working, dedicated human services professionals with an opportunity to regenerate and reinvigorate themselves, so they can bring fresh ideas and energy to the human care business.

United Way of Central Indiana receives $30 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support capital projects in the human services sector
United Way of Central Indiana receives $30 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support capital projects in the human services sector

The gift will help nonprofits across the region with construction, renovation and technology needs 

United Way’s Human Services Professional Renewal Grant helps people bring fresh ideas, energy back to the sector
United Way’s Human Services Professional Renewal Grant helps people bring fresh ideas, energy back to the sector

The grant – made possible by the financial support of Lilly Endowment, Inc. – provides recipients with up to $10,000 to engage in activities that bring them professional and personal renewal.

United Way’s Technology Fund helps nonprofits plan their tech future, transform the way they serve
United Way’s Technology Fund helps nonprofits plan their tech future, transform the way they serve

Since relaunching in 2020, United Way of Central Indiana’s Technology Fund has awarded over $2.2 million to more than 80 organizations to fund 105 projects across the region. Supported by funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., it’s one of three United Way funds – Technology, Facilities Maintenance and Capital Projects – designed to help organizations with infrastructure needs.

Nonprofit Learning Center 2024
Nonprofit Learning Center 2024

For 2023, the Nonprofit Learning Center (NLC) has launched an in-person and virtual series of trainings with scaffolded topics that will support your organization, team, leaders, and community. Each of these modules includes three sessions, featuring experts and resources that support nonprofit management, sustainability, and community impact.  

With help from United Way, Arc of Greater Boone County replaces roofs, upgrades technology
With help from United Way, Arc of Greater Boone County replaces roofs, upgrades technology

Technology and Facilities Maintenance are two of six sector support initiatives United Way provides – with backing from Lilly Endowment Inc. – to help accredited nonprofits respond to emergencies, support staff, improve infrastructure and technology, and make both planned and unexpected repairs.

United Way of Central Indiana adds 2 new accredited organizations – one each in Marion and Morgan counties
United Way of Central Indiana adds 2 new accredited organizations – one each in Marion and Morgan counties

Accreditation allows nonprofits to apply for United Way grant funding

Want to become an accredited community organization with United Way? Applications for new partners are due Nov. 1
Want to become an accredited community organization with United Way? Applications for new partners are due Nov. 1

Accreditation allows nonprofits to apply for United Way impact funding. Other benefits include increased visibility, access to capacity-building resources, and connections with partners and volunteers.

Starting At Zero: Meet Director Willa Kammerer
Starting At Zero: Meet Director Willa Kammerer
United Way of Central Indiana Adds Three Accredited Partners
United Way of Central Indiana Adds Three Accredited Partners
Community-based organizations invited to apply for United Way accreditation through Dec. 3
Community-based organizations invited to apply for United Way accreditation through Dec. 3
United Way and City of Indianapolis to provide Restart Grants to nonprofit organizations in Marion County
United Way and City of Indianapolis to provide Restart Grants to nonprofit organizations in Marion County
Tech: Responding to Need at Lightning Speed
Tech: Responding to Need at Lightning Speed
United Way of Central Indiana grants more than $525,000 to community-based organizations for tech improvements
United Way of Central Indiana grants more than $525,000 to community-based organizations for tech improvements
United Way adds three accredited partners
United Way adds three accredited partners