Kira Putt Campaign Associate

Almost 2 years ago I started my journey as a Campaign Associate for Resource Development. I spend my days helping to raise dollars through workplace campaigns in Schools and Municipalities. 60% of the time you will find me on the road meeting with my Employee Campaign Coordinators. They are the real hard and supportive workers. They really help me bring the United Way message to their staff.

I have also had the oppurtunity in the last 2 years to work closely with our Volunteer Center to help form partnerships with different Schools and Municipalitites by engaging them and their students through volunteer oppurtunities. One program that I am very proud of is our engagement with Alternative Spring Break. Last year I was able to spend a weeek in Lake Charles, LA as a Team Leader to help with Rita ReBuilding. It was truly a wonderful experience. This year we are proud that Detroit will be the first pilot for an Urban program with Alternative Spring Break. Detroit will be invaded by 50 participants from all over the country to work on several voluteer projects in Metro Detroit. That has really kept me busy the last couple of months. It hasn't happened yet but already the community and internal support have been amazing.

I have learned so much working for United Way for Southeastern MI that you would be reading a very long blog. The most important element that is that I have found my place in the non-profit world. I really am proud of the work we do and that makes my job easier at the end of the day.