Community Impact United Way of Norman is a small nonprofit with a broad community reach, funding programs at 25 local organizations and serving about 61,000 people annually. This indicates a strong local donor base and ongoing program expansion potential, making them a receptive partner for aligned charitable initiatives and corporate giving programs.

Leadership Transitions There have been two CEO appointments in recent years (Lauren Ellis in 2024 and Daren Wilson in 2024) signaling leadership changes. This presents an opportunity to engage during onboarding for strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and to align messaging with evolving strategic priorities.

Digital & Tech Stack Active use of iCIMS, AWS, Drupal, Stripe and other platforms suggests a modernized tech footprint and potential for streamlined donor marketing, CRM integration, and online giving enhancements. Propose solutions that integrate with their stack to improve fundraising velocity and donor nurturing.

Funding momentum Campaign results show multi-million dollar fundraising momentum in 2023 and ongoing ARPA-related partnerships, indicating heightened donor engagement potential and opportunities to offer matched giving programs, grant consulting, or donor stewardship enhancements.

Strategic Partnerships Past collaborations with University of Oklahoma and local government ARPA initiatives reflect openness to public-private partnerships. There is room to propose joint programs, capacity-building services, or technology-driven initiatives with educational and community-outreach components.