Morgan Quinn will serve in the interim role through the 2025 campaign

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United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties has a new leader. After two years at the helm of the organization, President and CEO Dana Neer is leaving the office to pursue new opportunities in community service. And on June 23, the organization announced that Morgan Quinn will step into the position in an interim capacity.

Neer was hired as CEO in August 2023 as the local United Way sought to regain its footing after a period of financial difficulty and organizational challenges. Since that time, the non-profit organization conducted two successful fundraising campaigns and restored its place as a cornerstone of the community’s non-profit infrastructure.

“I think we've done a lot of good work,” said Neer of his time at the helm. “And I think it's time for me to stay involved with United Way of Howard and Tipton County, but at a different level, in a different manner.”

Neer explained that he has taken a position with the Susan B. Anthony Foundation, a pro-life lobbying organization based in Washington D.C. Through it, he will travel the country, speaking on its behalf about pro-life issues and raising funds for political candidates who reflect the foundation’s values.

Neer has agreed to stay on in an advisory capacity this summer as Quinn grows accustomed to the CEO role.

United Way’s executive board interviewed candidates for the interim CEO position over the past few weeks and decided upon Quinn as an appropriate replacement. She will serve as Interim CEO through the conclusion of United Way’s 2025 fundraising campaign, at which time the executive board will engage in a search for a permanent successor. It is expected that Quinn will be eligible for consideration for the role.

Quinn was employed by United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties as its Director of Community Impact and Engagement prior to her promotion. This is her second stint at United Way. Prior to being hired in June 2024, she previously worked for two years as a program lead and campaign assistant with the organization.

Quinn holds a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Sciences from Purdue University and a master’s degree in Public Management from Indiana University. In between stints with United Way, she served as volunteer coordinator for Riley’s Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

“I knew I wanted to do something in either the nonprofit world or the healthcare world,” said Quinn. “So, while I was getting my master’s degree, I actually started working here at United Way of Howard and Tipton Counties in a couple different roles. Then, I decided to get some experience in healthcare at Riley to see where my heart fell. It led me back to here at United Way.”

A native of Tipton, Ind., Quinn previously served on nonprofit boards and committees in that community, and she continues to give her time to Tipton High School as a cheerleading and boys tennis coach. She explained that the desire for community service was something she was raised to pursue.

“My parents and grandparents are very involved in the community,” said Quinn. “They would volunteer, and my brothers and I would tag along. Even at a young age, we were there, volunteering in some aspect. So, it just became a way of life.”

“I knew it was something that I wanted to continue to do -- serving my community -- and the United Way is a great place for me to do that.”

Because of her time of service with United Way, Quinn was able to witness the organization as it struggled and then work to be a part of its revival. The experience gave her insight into what makes the organization thrive. Unsurprisingly, it is people who make the difference, she said.

“The staff here is so passionate, and we work together as a team to serve the community,” said Quinn. “No matter what needs arise, we feel we are the best-suited organization to be able to bring people together to continue serving others.”

“Whether it's through the grants that we offer, through our different programs, or through our information and referral services, the people who work here make United Way what it is.”

Of course, no success for United Way is possible without the support of the entire community. Fostering and growing that support will be Quinn’s primary focus during her time as the Interim CEO.

“My goal is to continue to see this organization grow and thrive, to serve our community in the best way possible,” said Quinn. “You're going to see a lot of the same that we have shown over the past two years, but hopefully a lot of continued growth, too. We will be present in the community, interacting with and serving individuals and various organizations.”

“And we will need the community’s support. Whether you're volunteering your time, sharing about United Way and everything that we do, or donating to our annual campaign, we need everyone so that we can continue to provide the services and funding that we do and continue to support our community.”