Running a United Way campaign in your workplace can be challenging, rewarding, and a great way to bond as a team while helping improve lives in central Illinois.
If you are organizing a campaign at your workplace, are working with a team to run a campaign, or are just curious about what it takes to put a campaign together, the best place to start is by contacting your company’s United Way representative or Jarid Brown at jbrown@uwcil.org or (217)726-7000.
The resources below will help you with you plan both a traditional and integrated (combining traditional and virtual campaign tools) campaign.
2023 Employee Campaign Coordinator Training Dates
Mark your calendars for this year’s campaign volunteer trainings. Whether you are a veteran ECC or a first time campaign volunteer, you will find this session to be a significant help providing the opportunity for you to learn from other campaign coordinators on the types of events they have found successful.
R.S.V.P. for the trainings below at 217-726-7000 or by email to Athena Welander.
Pacesetter Campaign Coordinator Backpack Stuffing & Campaign Training Event - Wednesday, June 21 – 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Employee Campaign Coordinator Backpack Stuffing & Campaign Training Event - Wednesday, August 2 - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Funded Partner Campaign Training - Friday, July 7 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Campaign Toolkit
Employee Campaign Coordinator Guide
Wondering where to begin planning for your campaign?
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.
Fill out and submit the Order Supply Form on this page.
If you do not see an order supply form, then please download the supply form below and email the completed form to: Athena Welander.
Click here for Supply Order Form.
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.
Ask your United Way representative for copies of pledging materials. Online pledging is available to all local companies. Please email Jarid Brown.
Pledge Form
Corporate Pledge Form
2023 Campaign Brochure
The campaign brochure provides an overview of United Way of Central Illinois' work in our community.
2022 Gratitude Report
Leadership Giving Flyer
What a Dollar Buys Flyer
United Way Programs
2023 Community Investments
Grant Partner Program Descriptions
Posters are 11" x 17" and are available to order with campaign supplies or download below.
Volunteer 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
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.
Pop-Up Banners
United Way has four standing banners available to borrow. The banners are 30' x 69" and include lightweight frames.
Banners, Flags, and Tablecloths
Need to borrow a vinyl banner, tablecloth or flag? We've got you covered!
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!
United Way of Central Illinois Logo for use, with approval, by companies running campaigns. Additional logo formats are available, please contact Jarid Brown.
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Wondering how your donation will create positive change in the community?
Videos of local grant recipients can be found here. Use them to tell how our dollars are at work in the community.
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