Thousands of workplaces in the Greater Twin Cities area support United Way by running a workplace campaign each year. Funds raised by workplace campaigns accounted for 93 percent of the $94.9 million United Way raised for our community in 2008.

By partnering with United Way, organizations can give employees the chance to create lasting change in the community. And United Way staff are available to make your workplace campaign a fun, morale-boosting experience.
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Benefits of a workplace campaign

• Energizes a team; instills pride and satisfaction among employees.
• Offers professional development as campaign team members learn project management, leadership and organizational skills.
• Increases employees’ community awareness as they learn about critical issues facing our community.
• Provides recognition opportunities for the organization and employees.
  United Way’s Best of Awards recognize leadership and creativity shown through the annual campaign.

Why choose United Way?

Your company can make an impact

Most organizations support United Way in one or more of the following ways:

1. Conduct an employee campaign
   A campaign allows employees to actively participate in making our community a better place to live.
   Start your own campaign.
2. Pledge a corporate gift
   Demonstrate your community leadership and generosity with a corporate gift. Match your employees’ donations for greater impact.
3. Participate in the Loaned & Sponsored Representative Program
   Loan an employee to or sponsor a position in your company's name at United Way during our fall fundraising campaign. Your employee receives a unique professional development opportunity while doing vital work on behalf of the community. Contact Tara Uppman for more information.
   See Loaned Executive Job Description (PDF).
4. Volunteer
   United Way Caring Connection can match your employee group with a volunteer opportunity that best fits their needs. Find one now.
5. Marketing opportunities and sponsorships
   Demonstrate your corporate citizenship and benefit from valuable marketing opportunities by partnering with United Way. Promote your brand, products and services to a targeted market or wider public audience by integrating sponsorship of United Way events and initiatives into your overall marketing plan. If sponsorship does not suit your philanthropic or marketing objectives, United Way can customize a package tailored to your needs or develop a new and innovative partnership based on your organization or industry sector. Review current packages.