John Hoffman, Monadnock United Way's General Campaign Chair
Hoffman Steps up for Monadnock United Way
John E. Hoffman, Jr. graciously accepted the invitation to serve as this year’s General Campaign Chair for the upcoming Annual Campaign. Hoffman, no stranger to Monadnock United Way, having served as a Board member, Treasurer, and on the Allocations Committee, will lead the way for a cadre of dedicated campaign volunteers, while educating and empowering businesses and citizens to invest in this most worthwhile effort. “Serving in this capacity is just the type of challenge that energizes John into high-energy action with a clear intention to achieve profound and lasting results,” says Kathy Harrington, President.
Monadnock United Way raises in excess of $2 million dollars on an annual basis to support the work of 47 human service programs as they impact the lives of citizens of all ages and abilities from 37 towns that make up the Monadnock region. In a gathering of campaign leadership, Hoffman stated, “With Federal and State funding diminishing, these social service agencies, providing care for our friends and neighbors, need our help more than ever. It is imperative that those of us who are able, give generously to the Monadnock United Way to help fund these critical services. Together, we can ensure that our most vulnerable citizens receive the help they need.”
Within the state, Hoffman has held Board leadership positions with the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation-Monadnock Region, Giving Monadnock, The Monadnock Conservancy, New Hampshire Public Radio, New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, Monadnock Family Services, Arts Alive, and Community Connections for After-School Networking.
His exemplary service has warranted recognition including: Rotary Club International’s Paul Harris Fellow Award; The Granite State Award, given by the Board of Trustees of the University System of New Hampshire, for personal and public service; and most recently, the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, together with his wife Jean.
Prior to living in New Hampshire, Hoffman attended Princeton and Harvard Law School and practiced law at Shearman & Sterling in New York City, starting as an associate in 1960 and was admitted to partnership in 1968. He specialized in international dispute resolution. In 1980 and 1981 Mr. Hoffman played a major role in the negotiations with Iran leading to the release of the American Hostages. He and his wife live at Seward Mountain Farm in Sullivan, NH where their five children and 12 grandchildren visit often.
