Pitch10 2025 – Tickets on Sale Now
2025-11-12 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Seneca One, 1 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Join Next Generation United (NGU) for a night of food, cocktails and great impact.
Pitch10 is NGU’s marquee event where 10 Western New York-based organizations are selected to compete – Shark Tank-style – for grant prizes to further activate their missions. And YOU vote to determine who wins. Your ticket includes 2 Pitch votes , snacks, and a drink ticket.
Want to sponsor a ticket for a community member? Purchase a ticket for a nonprofit employee or customer so they can be part of the impact on 11/12!
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Thank you to our 2025 Title sponsor

Women United International Women’s Day Breakfast
2026-03-10 08:30 - 11:00 | Buffalo AKG, 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14222

Meat & Mingle - A Next Generation United Meat Raffle
2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY, 14227, United States
Join Next Generation United for a fun Western New York style meat raffle – connection, community, and friendly competition all in one night.
Mar 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Columbus Hall
Tickets start at $25
Enjoy complimentary beer and wine while supporting United Way of Buffalo & Erie County programs that help ALICE households thrive.

Community Baby Shower
2026-04-01 - 2026-06-17
Change doesn’t just happen. It’s created when we choose to improve the lives of babies and parents who need it most.
Being a parent can be a challenge for anyone. It can be even more difficult for expectant parents who already struggle to make ends meet. You can show how much you care for our newest community members and provide valuable encouragement and support to new moms by participating in this year’s Community Baby Shower.
When you join the 2026 United Way Community Baby Shower, you are giving more families a good start—and that builds a stronger community for us all.
Visit the Community Baby Shower page for more info

Board Leadership Training and Board Match 2026
2026-05-06 16:30 - 2026-05-20 18:30 | United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, 742 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14209, United States
Registration for our May 2026 Board Leadership Training Now Open!

Step into non-profit leadership by signing up for United Way of Buffalo & Erie County’s 2026 Board Leadership Training. This three-part training series returns in May and will be held in person for the first time since 2019!
This hands-on program helps you build the skills, confidence, and connections needed to serve effectively on a nonprofit board through three engaging sessions.
What to Expect:
Three engaging sessions on May 6, 13, and 20 from 4:30 – 6:30PM
Through expert-led discussions and interactive learning, participants will explore key topics including:

Roles, responsibilities, and structure of nonprofit boards
Financial oversight and fiduciary duties
Supporting an organization’s mission
Steps to joining and contributing to a board

Day of Caring
2026-06-17
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Welcome to Day of Caring, United Way of Buffalo & Erie County’s largest one-day volunteer event. With over 100 projects and 2,000+ volunteers, we’re mobilizing the caring power of our community in more ways than ever. When you register for Day of Caring, you are part of helping United Way of Buffalo & Erie County support families at every stage of life.
Agency Registration: February 3 – April 4
Volunteer Sign-Up: Sign up here!

Gateway to Golf
2026-09-14
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, September 14, 2026
United Way of Buffalo & Eire County’s Gateway to Golf, hosted by Women United, provides more than 200 women with a day focused on professional development through the game of golf.
The day is designed to bring golfers of all skill levels to the sport, with a focus on learning and networking. The event includes a 9-hole scramble tournament and Get Golf Ready clinic in a supportive environment to make golf accessible and build confidence.
Women United is a diverse, vibrant community bound together by a powerful sense of belonging to the belief and the mission of United Way.
Registration: Register here!

Board Leadership Training - Fall Session
2026-09-16 16:30 - 18:30
Step into nonprofit leadership by joining United Way of Buffalo & Erie County’s 2026 Board Leadership Training. Back by popular demand after a successful spring session, this three-part training series returns this fall.
Designed for emerging and aspiring board leaders, this hands-on program will help you build the skills and connections needed to serve effectively on a nonprofit board.
September 16: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
September 23: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
October 7: 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Registration: Register here!

Pitch10
2026-10-22 18:00 - 22:00
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, October 22, 2026
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County’s Pitch10 gives ten emerging nonprofits the opportunity to compete in a live pitch competition for $50,000 in prize grants in front of a sold-out audience that votes to determine who takes home the top spot.
2026 marks the 10-year anniversary of this marquee event and will attract up to 500 attendees for a night of celebration and impact.
Supporting the nonprofit sector is core to United Way’s mission, and Pitch10 is creating meaningful connections to nonprofits that are poised to tackle some of Buffalo’s most pressing challenges through this highly anticipated yearly event.
Registration: Get Tickets
