Coordinator Corner

Conducting a workplace giving campaign is the best way for your organization to build a better community for everyone. A successful workplace campaign accomplishes all of the following:
  • Raises funds that help people in need throughout the 10-parish local community
  • Increases employee awareness of the health and human service problems our community faces and how these problems are being addressed
  • Informs employees of how to receive assistance when needed
  • Provides employees with information about how they can help others through volunteer activities
  • Builds employee morale and teamwork as the organization works together toward common goals.

Steps to a Successful Employee Campaign
  • Plan the Campaign
    1. Secure strong, visible support from the CEO and management for the campaign.
    2. Recruit a team of committed employees to assist the coordinator.
    3. Set a challenging goal for the campaign.
    4. Develop plans for fun and informative campaign activities that get everyone's attention and present the facts. Click here for FUNraising Ideas for Employees Page 1 and FUNdraising Ideas for Employees Page 2.
    5. Plan a campaign that ensures every employee hears the facts and is given the opportunity to contribute.
    6. Manage the campaign process from kickoff to finale.
    7. Thank everyone involved.
    8. Report your results to United Way.

  • Conduct A Leadership Giving Campaign
    1. Appoint a Leadership Giving Chair.
    2. Develop a listing of current and potential Leadership Givers.
    3. Develop a goal for your Leadership Giving Campaign.
    4. Select a method of solicitation.
    5. Personalize your Leadership Campaign by developing an "in-house" recognition program for Leadership Givers.

  • Ask Employees to Give
    1. Schedule a meeting with employees.
    2. Present the United Way key messages.
    3. Suggest a contribution.
    4. Respond to questions and concerns.
    5. Say "Thank You.

 
Answer any Questions:

What is United Way?

United Way is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that helps people who really need help in our 10-parish capital area. Volunteers raise money through an annual campaign and then distribute the dollars to local health and human service providers.

Where does my money go?

Contributions to Capital Area United Way are distributed to 53 local health and human service agencies and United Way 2-1-1, which serve people in the parishes of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

Who runs United Way?

Hundreds of expert volunteers from all walks of life raise funds, allocate the dollars raised, study community problems, develop services and determine policy. A small professional staff works tirelessly to carry out the day-to-day business of United Way.

Are all United Ways the same?

There are approximately 1,400 local United Ways across the country. Each is independent of all others. All policies of Capital Area United Way are set by a local volunteer board of directors and are not influenced or affected by other local United Ways or United Way of America.

Is my United Way gift tax-deductible?

Yes, if you itemize your deductions on your federal income tax form.