Tips for a Successful Campaign
Ideas
• Create timeline and checklist for yourself. Plan ahead and decide on how long you would like to give the employees to complete their pledges. Make a checklist of all your resources you feel necessary to obtain before beginning.
• If your company/organization would respond to a theme feel free to incorporate it into your campaign.
• Publicize & promote your campaign. Send out an email or post a sign around the office detailing when and where it will be taking place. Also add a brief description of United Way so they have an idea of what it is. (Adding it at the end of an existing event might be a good way of ensuring attendance).
• Be enthusiastic and encourage anyone helping you to be the same. Express your personal support (before and during), and request management do the same. Setting an example can influence everyone else’s participation.
• Set a goal. Use goal setting worksheet together so everyone can see the potential.
• Use incentives to encourage involvement (raffles, reward for 100% participation, allow dress down day, extra vacation day or ½ day, special event with goodies, gift certificates, get your birthday off) available for those who turn in pledge card, throw party if goal is reached, rewards for increasing from last year’s gift.
• Make giving options available (check, one time donations, cash, paycheck deduction, bill quarterly)
• Keep everyone informed of progress made.
• Follow up with those who have not given.
• Express sincere thanks.
- Still Looking For More Help? Call and Ask About Our Campaign Coordinator's Manual!
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Winthrop Day of Caring
Tue, May 15th, 2012-(Rain date of May 22)
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Richmond Day of Caring
Thu, May 17th, 2012-(Rain date of May 18)
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Erskine Day of Caring
Fri, May 18th, 2012-(Rain Date of June 4)
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Cony Middle and High School Day of Caring
Mon, May 21st, 2012-(Rain Date of May 23)
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St. Michael's Day of Caring
Mon, May 21st, 2012-(Rain Date of May 23)
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Local Family
Becky and Scott are a local couple that have seen and have overcome their share of challenges. They have two beautiful children, who are both full of life and wonder, but have developmental challenges that require full time care and intervention. When Duncan was first diagnosed with developmental delays, Becky decided that she needed to stay home more to transport him to his therapy classes and to help him with his development and social skills.
Meanwhile, her husband Scott was having medical problems and was finally diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia that was causing him constant pain and made it unbearable for him to work on his feet all day. Their second child, Cheyenne, was now also showing signs of developmental troubles of her own.
With the help of Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation, and programs supported by United Way funding, Becky and Scott were able to get both children into the programs they needed at an affordable childcare facility that could also meet the special needs of the children. With both children being safe and learning how to overcome their challenges, Scott and Becky will be able to go back to school to pursue and make changes in their careers to live more fulfilling lives.
Both Becky and Scott have already found time to give back to SKCDC because they both feel that the programs they offer are so vital to the community - Scott volunteers 3 to 4 days per week in the programs and Becky sits on the Board as well as advocates for other families in need.
Your donations to United Way of Kennebec Valley have made their story and many others one of success and continued hope.
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