{"id":4506,"date":"2024-03-14T19:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T00:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liveunitedbr.org\/?p=4506"},"modified":"2024-03-14T19:13:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T00:13:04","slug":"united-way-blackhawk-region-leader-steps-down-after-a-decade-of-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveunitedbr.org\/united-way-blackhawk-region-leader-steps-down-after-a-decade-of-service\/","title":{"rendered":"United Way Blackhawk Region Leader Steps Down After a Decade of Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(BLACKHAWK REGION) \u2013 After a decade of leadership as United Way Blackhawk Region\u2019s (UWBR) President & CEO, Mary Fanning-Penny has resigned and accepted a position to become Vice President of Communications for Summit Credit Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fanning-Penny submitted her resignation to UWBR\u2019s Executive Committee in confidentiality earlier this month to preserve the organization\u2019s focus on its March 13 LIVE UNITED Celebration and the event\u2019s positive recognition for award honorees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fanning-Penny succeeded Steve Kinkade after his retirement in July 2014. Prior to her executive role, Fanning-Penny volunteered on the former United Way of North Rock County Board of Directors and as part of the unification committee that resulted in the formation of United Way Blackhawk Region in 2012. Fanning-Penny\u2019s service on United Way\u2019s board(s) spanned from 2008 to 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Fanning-Penny began her tenure in July 2014, UWBR has invested more than 17.3 million dollars in community grants and initiatives to advance health, education, and financial stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs President & CEO, Mary established a compelling vision to align our board and team on ambitious goals,\u201d said United Way Blackhawk Region Board Chair Dan Williams. \u201cAs a result of Mary\u2019s leadership, United Way cultivated new donors and corporate partnerships, amplified our brand, hosted flawless special events, and orchestrated a transformation to the Community Impact model.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to its annual community campaign, Day of Caring, and grant stewardship, other notable United Way accomplishments during Fanning-Penny\u2019s tenure include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n