FAQ for MUW's Strategic Plan Refresh

1. What is MUW’s Strategic Plan? MUW’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2028, focuses on addressing foundational community factors: Children, Education, and Financial Stability. It employs Collective Impact principles to unite community efforts towards these goals.
2. How does MUW expect to evolve with its Strategic Plan? As established in our 2016 Strategic Plan, this strategic plan refresh reaffirms MUW’s commitment to equity, community engagement, and addressing evolving community needs in an increasingly diverse society. It emphasizes investing in people, deepening commitments to core focus areas, and fostering inclusive community dialogue.
3. What are the key objectives of the Strategic Plan? The Strategic Plan aims to leverage financial resources, fund high-impact initiatives, foster collaborations, advocate for those in need, and mobilize community involvement.
4. Are the focus areas changing? We will continue our commitment to creating opportunities for children and young people to flourish and thrive; ensuring that community members have the resources to live healthy, happy, and productive lives; helping community members receive an education that enables them to achieve their fullest potential
5. How does MUW fund its initiatives? MUW funds its initiatives through its annual campaign and by attracting grants totaling over $2.45 million over the past three years, which are invested directly into the Monadnock region to support community-driven solutions.
6. How has MUW implemented the 2016 Strategic Plan? MUW has achieved significant milestones documented in its Community Impact Reports. These include funding expanded access to essential services like fresh food through the Monadnock Food Pantries Collective, emergency housing through the support of the Cheshire County Emergency Housing Collective, implementing innovative initiatives such as Babies at Work, and forming new coalitions to address regional needs.
7. What are some examples of MUW’s impact on the community? MUW has supported initiatives like the Monadnock Resource Alliance and NH’s Early Childhood Region 1, demonstrating its commitment to addressing community needs through data-driven strategies and collaborative partnerships. Click for a full list of Community Impact Initiatives.
8. Where can I find more information about MUW’s impact and initiatives? You can explore MUW’s Community Impact Reports, which detail statistics, success stories, and collaborative efforts that highlight the positive changes achieved in the community.
9. How does MUW ensure accountability and transparency in its operations? MUW maintains transparency through regular reporting, public updates on initiatives and financials, and by engaging stakeholders in decision-making processes. MUW has earned a Four-Star rating through Charity Navigator and a Platinum-level transparency rating with GuideStar.
10. How can I get involved with MUW’s initiatives? You can participate by volunteering, donating, advocating for community needs, and staying informed by subscribing to our enewsletter and following us on social media.

11. How can I contact MUW for further inquiries or to get involved? For more information, inquiries, or to get involved, you can visit our website, call 603.352.4209, or email info@muw.org.