Kicking off your United
Way campaign~~~~~~~~~~~
The
fastest and most efficient way to ask for donations is through group
meetings. Consider using a regularly scheduled staff or sales meeting. It
will take less time out of the normal work day. Rheem's Purple Prize Patrol
kicked off their campaign with a cook-out.
Do you know why most people don't give
to
United Way?
It's because they weren't asked. Not everyone will be able to attend your
campaign kick-off, so it's important to follow up with employees. Although
it can be difficult to ask your co-workers for money - especially to increase
their support, remember that people feel good about helping others. As your
colleagues better understand the work of
United Way, and how their
contribution impacts the community, they become more generous.
The 20- minute employee
presentation package
1. Opening
Remarks - Campaign Coordinator: 1 minute
2. CEO
Endorsement - CEO: 1 minute
3. Speaker -
United Way Community Partner Representative, Volunteer
or Board Member: 7.5 minutes
4. United
Way Overview - United Way
Representative: 7.5 minutes
5. Ask for the
Gift - Campaign Coordinator: 2 minutes
6.
Closing
comments, thank you and collect pledge card:1 minute
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
Companies
that allow their employees to hear how
United Way is making an impact in our
six-county area see an increase in contributions. Speakers will share how
donations impact our area by providing more money for case management,
bringing 211 to
Arkansas,
promoting kindergarten readiness and partnering with Dolly Parton's
Imagination Library.
Call
United Way
today at 479-782-1311 and schedule a presentation by representatives
from our 33 community partners, volunteers, board members or
United Way
staff.
