Thank You!
You are essential to the success of our Annual Campaign. Without you, we could not provide the critical funds needed in our fight to improve health, education, and financial stability.
What binds us together is the belief that each of us has a stake in the success of our fellow citizens. United, we can ensure our community thrives. Whether this is your first time as an Employee Campaign Coordinator (ECC) or you’re a seasoned veteran, we are here to help you have a successful campaign from start to finish.
On behalf of all of the people served in our community, we thank you for coordinating your 2023 workplace giving campaign.
2023 Workplace Campaign - Steps to Success
Step 1: Prepare
- Determine how you will hold your campaign - paper forms, ePledge, or a hybrid method.
- ePledge is a great way to simplify your campaign. It is especially helpful if you have employees in multiple sites or working remotely. Connect with our team to learn more.
- Attend United Way's Campaign Training
- Set your campaign dates
- Assemble your Campaign Team
- Set your Campaign Goal
Step 2: Build a Communication Plan
- Browse the Resource Library (below) and determine which tools you will use
- Arrange a United Way Speaker
- Determine multiple ways you can reach your employees - email, Intranet, Yammer/Slack/Workplace postings, posters...
- Consider a Kickoff event or other special events
- Will you utilize any incentives or prizes?
- Go over your plan with your United Way staff member
Step 3: Execute Your Plan!
- Communicate with employees at least four times - on launch day, mid-campaign, a final push and of course - a Thank You.
- Provide live updates on Campaign progress and celebrate milestones
- Keep it short - 2 weeks or less is plenty for a majority of companies
- Contact United Way with any concerns or for assistance
Resource Library
Key Campaign Tools
- Pledge Form - Printable
- Pillar Pledge Form - Printable
- Campaign Brochure
- Your Gift Impact
- Your Gift Impact - Pillar Focus
- United Way Information - Spanish
- United Way Information - French
ePledge
ePledge Setup - Employee Template Excel File
White List Information Updated 11/2022
Campaign Video Library
From 30 seconds to eight minutes, we have all kinds of videos for you to share that will help promote the Campaign.
Digital Engagement
Reaching your employees virtually is easy when you use our content. The toolkit contains email templates, short and long intranet posts, and a variety of images and videos.
Workplace Campaign Engagement Toolkit
All content that is on our blog is available for you to use in your campaign. If you would like to post this content directly on your intranet, please contact Mary for the files. We have additional imagery, videos and email templates to accompany these pieces of content.
Our Favorite Blog Posts:
- Together, We Can
- Join the Fight to Shift the Odds
- Get More Kids to School More Often
- 7 Reasons You Should Use 211
- Early Grade Level Success Grant Partnership sees success after just one year
- Help Families in Need Eat Healthy
- ALICE in Champaign County: A Research Report
Printable/email-friendly Resources
Grab people's attention with these informational documents. The PDF format allows you to print or share via email attachment.
General Info
- Community Impact - United We Solve Tough Problems
- Your Gift Impact
- Your Gift Impact - Pillar Focus
- United Way 211 Helpline Information
- United Way Information - Spanish
- United Way Information - French
Data Reports
Printable Posters
Posters
- "Changed My Life"
- "Changed My Life" Spanish Language Poster
- Goal Thermometer
Campaign Management - Tips and Tools
- Employee Campaign Coordinator (ECC) Guide
- Simple "About United Way" Presentation (10 slides)
- Building A Leadership Giving Program
Promotional Items
Live United t-shirts, branded cups, and many other giveaway items available. Just ask your United Way staff!
For Combined Charities (C5) Only
Federation and Agency Listing