East Carolina tops Marshall

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Marshall vs. ECU article

By Courtney Williamson

HUNTINGTON, W.Va.-- Jonathan Williams ran a career-high 111 yards Saturday to help East Carolina beat Marshall, 37-10.

Dominique Davis threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns for ECU, now 4-0 in Conference USA play. The start is the Pirates’ best conference record since going 5-0 in 2001.

East Carolina (5-2) started slowly before ending the half with two touchdowns in the final two and half minutes to take a 20-10 halftime lead. The Pirates scored on their first three drives of the second half.

Marshall (1-6, 0-3) limited ECU to just 167 yards of offense in the first half and recorded 186 total yards of offense. However, ECU benefited from the three Marshall turnovers in the first half to gain momentum.

Marshall’s Brian Anderson was intercepted three times in the first half that all led to ECU scoring drives.

The Pirates’ offense scored two additional touchdowns with the extra point and a field goal in the second half to secure the 37-10 victory over the Thundering Herd.

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East Carolina tops Marshall

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Marshall vs. ECU article

By Courtney Williamson

Jonathan Williams ran a career-high 111 yards on Saturday to help East Carolina beat Marshall, 37-10.

Dominique Davis threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns for ECU, now 4-0 in conference USA play. The start is the Pirates’ best conference record since going 5-0 in 2001.

East Carolina (5-2) started slowly before ending the half with two touchdowns in the final two and half minutes to take a 20-10 halftime lead. The Pirates went on to score on their first three drives of the second half.

Marshall limited ECU to just 167 yards of offense in the first half and recorded 186 total yards of offense. However, ECU benefited from the three Marshall turnovers in the first half to gain momentum.

Marshall’s Brian Anderson was intercepted three times in the first half that all led to ECU scoring drives.

The Pirates’ offense went on to score two additional touchdowns with the extra point and a field goal in the second half to secure the 37-10 victory over the Thundering Herd (1-6).

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Non-Profit Questions

Questions to be asked to Non-profit organization:
1. Do you feel your mission statement signifies your successes?
2. What advantages are affiliated with a nationally recognized organization?
3. What difficulties do you face with being a non-profit?
4. How do you set goals for the organization?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in affiliation with United Way?

Documents to be requested:
1. Tax returns for the past 3 years
2. Tax exemption letter
3. Brochure

Websites to be visited:
1. www.guidestar.org
2. www.independentsector.org
3. http://www.sos.wv.gov/business-licensing/charities/Pages/default.aspx

United Way Luncheon

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United Way article

September 30, 2010

By Courtney Williamson

            The United Way of the River Cities is taking a new approach with its fundraising, the executive director said Thursday at a luncheon held by the SGA and Faculty Senate.

“The United Way of the River Cities wants to transition from the ‘transactional’ approach to addressing the root problems in the community and prevent crisis in the future,” Laura Gilliam said.

Gilliam and Cassey Bowden, director of resource development and marketing, spoke in the John Marshall Room of the Student Center.

The United Way of the River Cities now focuses on ensuring a safety-net of services, while also remembering the “No money, no mission” idea, according to Gilliam.

“United Way measures success by how many lives are improved in the area,” Gilliam said.

Last year, $1.4 million was spent from fundraising on various organizations, in hopes of impacting citizens.

This year, a new goal has been set.

“We want to see an increase of 15 percent in donors and measure success that way,” Bowden said. This increase is an additional 450 donors to the 3000 currently donating.

The United Way is looking to raise $1.25 million to address issues regarding drop-out rates, childhood obesity and substance abuse, Gilliam said.

“It’s not about the money; we want lives to change for the better,” Bowden said.

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United Way to make changes

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United Way article

September 30, 2010

By Courtney Williamson

            The United Way of the River Cities is making changes for the better, two representatives said Tuesday.

            Professor Burnis Morris’ JMC 201 class at Marshall University invited representatives to give a presentation on the United Way and its objectives.  

Laura Gilliam, executive director, said, “The United Way of the River Cities wants to transition from the ‘transactional’ approach to addressing the root problems in the community and prevent crisis in the future.”

The work now focuses on ensuring a safety-net of services, while also remembering the “No money, no mission” idea.

“United Way measures success by how many lives are improved in the area,” Gilliam said.

Last year, $1.4 million in fundraising went towards various organizations in hopes of impacting citizens.

This year, a new goal was been set.

“We want to see an increase of 15 percent in donors and measure success that way,” Cassey Bowden, director of resource development and marketing, said.

The United Way is looking to raise $1.25 million to address issues regarding drop-out rates, childhood obesity and substance abuse.

“It’s not about the money; we want lives to change for the better,” Bowden said.

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