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Involve your company
Successful United Way campaigns are a
mixture of fun, enthusiasm, broad-based participation
and careful planning. But the best campaigns have
something else in common: a thorough understanding of
the United Way of Fort Smith Area—serving western
Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.
A guide,
Steps for a Successful Campaign, will introduce
you to information and materials for an educational, fun
and successful campaign. It’s a quick study in how to
plan and organize your campaign. The United Way has
posters, pledge cards, promotional items and brochures.
In addition, the United Way staff can help set up
presentations with volunteers or agency directors and
arrange for on-site agency tours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What can my organization expect for our effort and
participation?
Your organization will receive many opportunities for
local media exposure, quarterly newsletter releases,
networking opportunities and a listing in our annual
recognition publication. Over xxx area companies
participate annually.
What is an employee campaign?
An employee campaign is a fun way to promote
teamwork while supporting the community. With your help
and your management's support, we work with you to plan
the best campaign possible. We will utilize leading
practices that have been successful in other work place
campaigns. Some of these leading practices include:
- Enlist the Support of top
management and union leadership
- Build a strong campaign team
- Conduct a leadership giving
program
- Educate employees about United
Way services
- Set goals and objectives for your
campaign
- Offer incentives
- Say thank you
We'll develop a program that will suit
your workplace and your specific needs.
My organization is small. Will our donation really
make a difference?
Any size company can participate in a campaign from
one or two employees, to over 1,000. The key point to
remember is all money raised helps over 400,000 people
each year in the Fort Smith area.
I don't have time to run a
campaign. How much effort is involved?
The average campaign lasts about 1-2 weeks. The
employee campaign can be run in several different ways.
All that United Way asks for is the support of
management and the opportunity for a UW staff member to
speak briefly to your employees. This is an
informational meeting that will answer any questions or
address concerns employees might have. Our staff can
handle a large portion of the campaign for you, leaving
you time to handle your daily tasks.
How can my company help?
- Run an employee campaign, which
includes running a leadership giving program
- Give a corporate gift or offer a
corporate match of employee gifts
- Donate a portion of proceeds from
sale of items or services
- Allow your employees to
participate in our Day of Caring
- Conduct special Events, contests
and games
We are looking forward to working with
you. Thank you for investing in what matters. For more
information on becoming a company that makes a
difference in our community, please contact Sarah Fowler, Resource Development
Director at 479-782-1311.
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