Granite United Way Announces Martha Dickey Merrimack County Area Director
Jul162020
Granite United Way proudly announces that Martha Dickey has accepted the position of Merrimack County Area Director.
Dickey will focus her efforts on strengthening Granite United Way’s partnerships with the for-profit, nonprofit and government sectors, and is responsible for leading the organization’s revenue generation strategies and collaborations with local volunteers to drive impact throughout the community.
She had previously served as Granite United Way’s Director of Donor Relations, where she had helped to grow the Alexis de Tocqueville and Leadership Giving societies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dickey worked diligently with the team to secure more than $850,000 in relief funds; these funds have provided immediate financial support to over 2,000 individuals and 600 families across Granite United Way’s communities.
Prior to joining Granite United Way, Dickey served as the Development Director for the Friends Program in Concord where her strategic partnerships played an important part in the organization’s development plan. Her extensive leadership experience also includes roles at non-profit organizations such as FIRST in Manchester and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. She is a Rotarian and serves on the board of directors for Dismas House of New Hampshire.
“Martha’s leadership experience will continue to enhance our work throughout Merrimack County, whether she is leveraging strategic relationships to improve lives or is handing out masks in the middle of the pandemic, she demonstrates a solid commitment to our community,” said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way. “She has developed strong relationships throughout her career that align with Granite United Way’s growth mindset and the vision our Board of Directors have established.”
“We are fortunate to have a proven leader like Martha serving as Area Director in Merrimack County,” said Chris Emond, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire and Granite United Way Board Member. “I look forward to working with her to strengthen this region.”
Dickey is a proud alumni of Franklin Pierce College, holding both a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Masters in Business Administration in Leadership from the institution.
She is a resident of Boscawen, NH.