"The organization, which has served Snohomish County for more than 70 years, announced its latest round of funding: $7.9 million for 107 programs over the next three years....
"The process of deciding where United Way money goes is inclusive and deliberate....
"In Marysville and Lake Stevens, the focus is child development. By supporting early learning, encouraging reading, and responding to the fallout of adverse childhood experiences, United Way is working to ensure that kids have every opportunity to succeed in school....
"United Way of Snohomish County has been adapting "Lean" management principles (typically found in manufacturing, espoused by Boeing and now state government) to fit the nonprofit world. It has done such a good job with Lean that Boeing recently awarded United Way a grant to teach other nonprofits ...."
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130610/OPINION01/706109968
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