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United Way Campaign
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who conducts United Way campaigns?
- What can my organization expect for our effort and participation?
- What is an employee campaign?
- My organization is small. Will our donation really make a difference?
- I don't have time to run a campaign. How much effort is involved?
- How Can My Company help?
Q. Who conducts United Way campaigns?
A. United Way Campaigns are conducted in approximately 1,200 worksites throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. These range from corporate giants, schools, hospitals and nonprofit agencies to professional and entrepreneurial firms. Regardless of the size of your organization, United Way can tailor a campaign just for you.
Q. What can my organization expect for our effort and participation?
A. Your organization will receive opportunities for local media exposure, recognition on www.liveunitedsepa.org with over 20,000 sessions per month, networking opportunities and a listing in our annual recognition publication. Over 1,200 Greater Philadelphia companies participate annually.
Q. What is an employee campaign?
A. 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. United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania also offers an on-line campaign tailored to your employees that helps minimize any costs associated with conducting a campaign. E-pledge also offers 100% efficiency and confidentiality. United Way staff will provide the best practices that have been successful in other workplace campaigns. These practices include:
- Top executive involvement and support
- Training of internal campaign team Group meetings for employees
- Implement a model leadership giving program
- Set goals and objectives for your campaign
- Thank and recognize employees
Q. My organization is small. Will our donation really make a difference?
A. Any size company can participate in a campaign and your contribution – no matter how big or small – makes a difference right here in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Q. I don't have time to run a campaign. How much effort is involved?
A. The average campaign lasts for two weeks. The employee campaign can be run in several different ways. All that United Way asks is for the support of management and the opportunity for a United Way staff person to speak to your employees. This can be at an existing staff meeting, quarterly report, etc where employees can have questions answered and receive educational materials regarding their United Way and community. Our staff will handle a large portion of the campaign for you, leaving you time to accomplish your daily objectives.
A. Here's how.
- Run an employee campaign, which includes a Leadership Program
- Give a corporate gift or implement an employee matching program
- Donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of an item or service
- Participate in the annual Day of Caring
- Participate in the Loaned Executive Program
LIVE UNITED in your community by helping United Way advance the common good. Please contact the Workplace Campaign Department at 215-665-2423 or pgreen@uwsepa.org.
To start a campaign at your organization click here.
