Values and Culture
Live United. It’s more than a slogan, it’s the foundation of who we are and the work we do.
It is the lifeblood of Mile High United Way’s mission and vision. It is our core value that we can do more when we come together. It’s the idea that all voices must be heard, that everyone should have a seat at the table. Since 1887, we’ve known that to live better, we must Live United.
Learn more about how we work
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Culture
- Work Environment
Diversity and Inclusion
Mile High United Way is committed to being an inclusive organization. We seek to incorporate diversity in our products and services, operations, service recipients and paid and volunteer workforce. Diversity includes, but is not limited to, differences such as age, sex, belief, citizenship, culture, economic level, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, language, national origin, philosophy of life, physical appearance, physical or mental ability, race, color, and religion.
Mile High United Way is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
We will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants who have disabilities which hinder their ability to complete the application process. Please contact Human Resources at 303-433-8383 to request accommodation in the application process.
We use e-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work.Culture
We create a culture of trust, compassion, and believe that together we can change the lives of the people in Metro Denver, for the better. To provide the best possible service to our community, our partners, our donors, and to our Mile High United Way colleagues, we ask each employee to agree to:
- Treat everyone with great worth, dignity, kindness, and courtesy.
- Respect each other’s time, personal space and communication styles.
- Protect the privacy and confidential information of colleagues, partners and external customers.
- Honor, provide and utilize feedback gracefully and with gratitude.
- Be in touch with our inner-Gumby, or, in other words, be flexible.
- Ask for help when in need and offer help to others in need.
- Advocate for ourselves, our team and our organization.
- Be readily available to greet visitors.
- Maintain a positive attitude, even if you haven’t had a cup of coffee yet.
- "LIVE UNITED” by upholding our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Courageous Leadership, and Service to our community.
Our work is challenging, but it is also very rewarding. We celebrate our work and our colleagues with these events:
- Annual Winter Celebration
- Annual Staff Picnic
- Annual 4-week internal campaign
- Hosting Halloween for a local elementary school
- Numerous volunteer opportunities, including Power Lunch and days of service
- Lunch and Learn sessions
- Monthly staff Community groups
Work Environment
Mile High United Way’s offices in the Morgridge Center for Community Change opened in September of 2014. The working environment in this building includes:
- Open-office cubes and work stations
- Free employee underground parking
- Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces
- Café United by Work Options for Women
- A staff-only cafeteria with refrigerators and microwaves
- Indoor bicycle storage
- Locker rooms with showers
- Views of downtown Denver
- CoBank Leadership Center, providing free meeting space for public use