York, PA - United Way of York County is pleased to welcome Emily Seitz, PhD, as the Vice President of Philanthropy. Emily joins the organization with over a decade of experience as a development leader in York County.
"We are so excited to welcome Emily into this brand-new role at our United
Way," said Brian Grimm, President. "She has a proven track record in leadership roles in our community, and we look forward to the strategic vision that she can provide to this team as we continue to evolve and meet the changing needs of York County."
In this new role, Emily's focus will be to expand philanthropic impact and deepen support for our key pillars of childcare, transportation, and financial security. To advance these priorities, the growth of planned giving, grant revenue, and annual giving will be emphasized.
Emily received her bachelor's from York College of Pennsylvania, before continuing to earn a Master of Arts and a PhD in History from Pennsylvania State University. She is a Board Member for York Day Early Learning and the York Academy Regional Charter School Foundation.
"I am excited to join United Way of York County because it's a trusted community partner with a clear, measurable focus on improving lives across York County," said Seitz. "I'm looking forward to building strong relationships with donors and volunteers as we work together to expand the resources that fuel impact for York County families today and for the long term."
About United Way of York County
For 100 years, United Way of York County has worked in the York County community to improve people's lives. It began as The York Welfare Federation, an organization that raised funds on behalf of 17 member agencies. Today, as United Way of York County, the mission remains the same, but the strategies have evolved in order to meet the growing and changing needs of people living in our York community.
In 2022, United Way of York County announced a plan to transform its community impact to an issue-focused model, concentrating future efforts on the issue of working households struggling to cover basic living expenses. Approximately one in four York County households earn more than the federal poverty level but do not earn enough to pay for basic needs. United Way of York County's goal is to help bridge the gap for thousands of financially struggling, working families through short-term support while also building pathways to self-sufficiency. United Way of York County's goal is to assist hardworking households on their journey toward financial stability.