United Way of the Greater Triangle Campaign at a Glance

Your investment in United Way of the Greater Triangle supports the building blocks for a good life: health, education, income and safety. Together, united, we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own.

2011 Volunteer Campaign Chairpersons
  • Triangle: Doug Vinsel, Duke Raleigh Hospital
  • Durham County: George Habel, Capitol Broadcasting Company
  • Johnston County: Chuck Elliot, Johnston Health
  • Orange County: Nancy McGuire, Avaya
  • Wake County: John McKinney, Alfred Williams

2011 Campaign Theme: LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED.

Population in our Service Area (Wake, Durham, Johnston, and Orange): 1.4 million

Donation Sources
  • Individual Employee Contributions: 74%
  • Corporate Gifts: 21%
  • Other Donors: 5%
  • Number of People Served by United Way of the Greater Triangle Funded Programs:
    over 490,000 annually
  • United Way of the Greater Triangle Administrative Overhead: 16%
  • National recommended maximum for charitable overhead is 35% as reported by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Key Dates

  • August 24, 2011- Young Leaders Society Annual Event and Live Auction (Invitation Only)
  • September 8, 2011 - Campaign Kickoff
  • September 11, 2011 - 9/11 Anniversary Service Project
  • September 15, 2011 - Johnston County Community Gathering
  • September 16, 2011 - Women's Leadership Council Annual Event and Dessert Auction (Invitation Only)
  • September 26, 2011 - Alexis de Tocqueville Society Golf Outing (Invitation Only)
  • September 27, 2011 - Orange County Ice Cream Social
  • October 29, 2011 - United Way 8K Road Race
Campaign History
  • 2010: $17,600,000
  • 2009: $17,020,000
  • 2008: $17,000,000
  • 2007: $19,100,000
  • 2006: $18,600,000
  • 2005: $17,200,000
  • 2004: $17,200,000
  • 2003: $17,300,000

Past Campaign Leadership:

2010 Campaign Chairpersons
Triangle: Dr. Victoria F. Haynes, RTI International; Durham County: Rick Weddle, Research Triangle Foundation; Johnston County: TBD; Orange County: Nancy McGuire, Avaya; Wake County - Co-Chair: David Weaver, BB&T, Co-Chair: Lloyd Yates, Progress Energy

2009 Campaign Chairpersons
Triangle: John Stallings, Suntrust Bank; Orange County Chair: Nancy McGuire, Avaya; Durham County Chair: Jim Gibson, RTI International; Wake County Chair: Jim Herbst, Henry Wurst, Inc. & David Weaver, BB&T

2008 Campaign Chairpersons
Triangle: David Strong, Rex Healthcare; Orange County Chair: Roger Stancil, Town of Chapel Hill; Durham County Chair: John Stallings, SunTrust Bank; Wake County Chair: Doug Vinsel, Duke Raleigh Hospital

2007 Campaign Chairpersons
Triangle: J.R. Shearin, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Orange County Chair: Christopher Woodfin, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Durham County Chair: TBD; Wake County Chair: Doug Vinsel, Duke Raleigh Hospital

2006 Campaign Chairpersons
Triangle Campaign Chair: Tom Adams, Time Warner Cable; Orange County Chair: Christopher Woodfin, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Durham County Chair: Tommy Schenck, WRAZ Fox 50; Wake County Chair: David Strong, Rex Healthcare

2005 Campaign Chairpersons
Triangle Campaign Chair: Orage Quarles, The News & Observer; Orange County Chair: Brenda Larson, Chapel Hill News; ;Wake County Chairs: Laura Bingham, Peace College & Tom Adams, Time Warner Cable

2004 Campaign Chairpersons
Triangle Campaign Chair: Bob Greczyn , Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Durham Campaign Chair: Bill Donelan, Duke University Health System; Orange County Chair: Senator Howard Lee;Wake County Chair: Bill McNeal, Superintendent, Wake County Public Schools

2003 Campaign Chairpersons
Triangle Campaign Chair: Smedes York , York Properties; Durham Campaign Chair: Mike Ruffin, Durham County Government; Orange County Chair: Lee Pavao, Community Volunteer;Wake County Chair: Mark Ascolese, Powerware