Behind every great organization, you will find a dedicated team behind the scenes helping it go. That is especially true for non-profit organizations, where as much as 35 percent of the money they raise goes towards overhead costs, according to 501( c ) Services.  Some of these costs cover the day-to-day business operations that non-profit organizations incur. According to Charity Watch, organizations are considered highly efficient if they dedicate at least 75 percent of their funds to direct programming costs. This is important for potential donors who use such statistics to make decisions so they feel comfortable with how far their donation will be stretched. United Way of Door County Executive Director Amy Kohnle is proud of her staff members and volunteers who help ensure that 89 cents on the dollar gets funneled right back into the community they serve.

The United Way of Door County Annual Campaign currently sits at over $636,000, approximately 77 percent of their goal of $825,000. While the campaign runs until January 7th, Kohnle says you must ensure those checks are dated before January 1st so they can be written off on your taxes.