UW volunteers provide strategic leadership and community impact
1. UW volunteers provide strategic
thought leadership. We forge new
paths, speak up, reach out, develop
relationships and encourage
others to get involved and make a
difference. As a volunteer, you can:
> Build and nurture relationships between
your peers and the UW. Encourage
others to engage with the University
Act as an ambassador on the UW’s
behalf at key events recognizing the
UW’s most committed donors and
friends (e.g., the Annual Recognition
Gala, the President’s Club
Reception and Henry Suzzallo
Society gatherings)
Acknowledge your personal
involvement with the UW in
the community
DARE
TO DO
3. Your involvement with the UW shows
your boundless commitment to the
University’s future. By volunteering,
you play a critical role in growing
the circle of supporters so that the
UW — and the community — can
continue to thrive. As a volunteer,
you can:
Demonstrate your leadership and
commitment by thoughtfully making a
gift to the UW
Feature and host faculty, students
and staff in your home,
workplace and in the community
Recognize the efforts of
your peers both publicly
and privately
BE A WORLD
OF GOOD
5. PASSION
NEVER RESTS
Volunteers engage with the UW at
the deepest level to support the
University’s mission and standing as
a world-class institution. By giving
your time and expertise, you can
help advance the University. As a
volunteer, you can:
Lend your expertise and passion in
areas that matter to you to advance the
UW’s strategic efforts
Communicate UW messages and
stories with the community and
those within your sphere of
influence to build and deepen
relationships with the University
Participate on a committee or
task force
Contribute to higher education
advocacy efforts coordinated
by UW Impact
7. IMPACT / Make a difference in our community and world
Your engagement with the UW Foundation broadens its impact to those who most
benefit from UW services and programs: the community. By volunteering time and
contributing to the Foundation, you make a difference by offering external expertise
and influence that allow us to innovate, improve and reach new heights.
LEADERSHIP / Influencers leading the way
As a volunteer at the UW you are part of a cohort of community, corporate and
University leaders who guide and inspire the next generation of influencers.
Volunteers have an opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with
community luminaries and business trailblazers by serving on special committees
and task forces. You join an association of volunteers who share your passion,
concern and ambition to act on behalf of the University.
ACCESS / Engage with the groundbreaking work happening at the UW
Volunteering at the UW is an opportunity to engage with our tenacious students,
driven faculty and innovative research. Through formal and informal events
and activities, you have exclusive insight into the UW experience as well as insider
information and breaking news that affect our local and global community.
WORKING TOGETHER
9. Engage Directors strategically
Set clear expectations
Define unique Director roles
Share UW problems and successes
Remind Directors of impact
OUR DUTY
TO UW VOLUNTEERS
