This year's campaign goal is $340,000!
However, the thousands of volunteers and supporters realize it is not just about meeting a goal, it is about meeting a need.
Do you want to make a difference in the local community? Do you work for a company or business that believes in advancing the common good? Then how about starting an individual or workplace campaign? The United Way of Northwest Illinois has all of the tools you will need to make it a success—and make your job as a United Way Ambassador as easy as possible.
The United Way works with hundreds of employers and volunteers in the Northwest Illinois each year. We believe that providing employees with meaningful opportunities to give back to the community is a benefit for any organization or company. It also helps build a sense of community as see the impact these investments make in our communities and the lives of our friends and neighbors.
A well-developed partnership with United Way provides employees with these and many other opportunities:
- Community Involvement -- opportunities to give back and make a difference
- Convenience and affordability in giving options such as payroll deduction and electronic pledging
- United Way's knowledge of the community ensures contributions are used effectively and produced results
- Strategic giving -- opportunities for direct contributions to initiatives – such as supporting education in our community
- Professional and service-oriented volunteer roles with community agencies
- Publications and educational forums to stay informed of pressing social issues
- Special recognition for donors who give $1,000 and more annually
Below are links to the materials to make your United Way Campaign a success.
Please click on the links below to view full documents. We understand that each company campaign is unique. If you can't find something you are looking for, call the office at 815-232-5184 and we can create custom materials that are better suited for your organization.
Give through ACH/echeck/credit card
Customized Email:
Please contact Connie Kraft at director@uwni.org for details on a customized email for your workplace campaign.
Thank you for being a campaign coordinator and inspiring your company to make a difference in Northwest Illinois. Running a workplace campaign is an important job and we appreciate all of your efforts and energy.
Workplace campaigns play a crucial role in helping United Way make a positive impact in Carroll, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties. Through workplace campaigns, employees are given the opportunity to help their community in the most influential way. However, it may seem like a daunting task to the person responsible for coordinating the campaign. By following 5 simple steps, or the United Way Campaign Checklist anyone can run a successful campaign with very little effort.
Steps To Campaign Success
- Check out the new campaign materials above. You can call the United Way of NWIL office or email director@uwni.org
- Schedule a speaker for your kick off and announce a company fundraising goal at the event.
- Do the asking! Distribute materials and set a return deadline.
- Make campaign time fun with a giveaway, casual day, or employee challenge.
- After all participants turn in their pledge cards, sort the pledges into the different categories and total your pledge packet.
We are so excited to work with you and we are here to make your job easier and you campaign a success. When you have completed your workplace campaign, please return the packet to the United Way office at 524 W. Stephenson St., Freeport or call the office at 815-232-5184 to have someone pick up your packet.