Campaign Toolkit | United Way of Central Illinois

UW 101

Running a United Way campaign is a good for you, good for your company, and good for Central Illinois.
Let's take a moment to dive into United Way 101!

If you are leading a campaign at your workplace, supporting a campaign committee, or curious about what a campaign involves, the best place to start is by contacting Jarid Brown. He will share best practices, materials, ideas, and more. To contact, call Jarid at (217) 726.7000 or contact here.

Click here for a United Way 2023 Training and Events Calendar.

Campaign Management Tools

Order Campaign Supplies

EASY ORDER

Click the "Order Supplies" Button above. Let us know how many employees you have, and we’ll put together a complete supply order, including everything you need to engage your employees, promote employee participation and create a fun and educational United Way campaign.

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BUILD YOU OWN ORDER

Download the full order form here to choose your own supplies. Please email the completed supply order form via our website to Jarid Brown.

Employee Campaign Coordinator Guide

We’ve learned tips and tricks from thousands of successful campaigns over the years, and have put together a few pointers to help you make the most of yours. Check out the Employee Campaign Coordinator Guide for ideas and best practices.

Download Guide

Communications & Campaign Management Tools

A successful employee giving campaign starts with a solid plan.

6-Week Campaign Checklist – This comprehensive checklist is designed to help you better manage your employee giving campaign.

Sample Communications Plan – This simple communications plan is designed to help you schedule employee communication during the campaign.

Sample Social Media Posts – Sample social media content you can use to spread the United Way message during the annual campaign.

Sample Emails & Employee Letters – From campaign communications to letters for company leadership givers, these sample letters and emails make it easy to communicate with employees.

Pledge Forms

Ask your United Way representative for copies of pledging materials. Online pledging is available to all local companies. Please email Jarid Brown.

Pledge Form

Click here for pledge form.

Corporate Pledge Form

Click here for corporate gift form.

Specialty Pledge Forms

New Hire Pledge Form

Non-Localized Pledge Form

Memorial Health System Fillable Pledge Form

St. John’s Hospital Fillable Pledge Form

City of Springfield Pledge Form

LLCC Fillable Pledge Form

How to Fill Out the Pledge Form

How to Fill out UW Report Envelope

Lending Library

Pop-Up Banners

United Way has four standing banners available to borrow. The banners are 30' x 69" and include lightweight frames.

Download Banner Flyer

Banners, Flags, and Tablecloths

Need to borrow a vinyl banner, tablecloth or flag? We've got you covered!

Download Flyer

United Way Store

Help your United Way earn an extra 10% cash back by purchasing UW-branded merchandise from the United Way Store using our local UW organization number at checkout: #15480.

All items can be co-branded with your corporate logo!

Visit UnitedWayStore.com

Special Events, Volunteer Events, & Incentives

Volunteer Event Ideas

UW can help you arrange a group, on-site, or even virtual volunteer opportunity to help your employees get involved and make a difference.

Incentive Ideas

Looking for incentive ideas? These ideas can help grow your campaign.

Incentive Coupons

Download these awesome coupons to use with your campaign.

Special Events

From dress down days to fun events in the workplace, here are more than 85 special event ideas.

Logos

United Way of Central Illinois Logo for use, with approval, by companies running campaigns. Additional logo formats are available, please contact Jarid Brown.

UW logo