OUR PROMISE TO YOU

2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org www.facebook.com/UWRacine United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County understands the commitment your company has to our community. We also understand the

importance of a reciprocal relationship. With nearly 95 years of experience in community impact, collaboration, volunteer

management, and program implementation, we can provide your company with the support you need to successfully meet

your philanthropic goals. We want to become your company’s community partner-of-choice. That is why we have created

Our Promise to You.

As a partner, United Way wants to ensure you are receiving the best possible ROI for your investment in our community.

To ensure a successful partnership, we recommend you meet with your assigned United Way representative quarterly. By

working closely with our team, we will ensure your employees are engaged, informed and excited about our partnership.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP• Long-term and single-day volunteer

opportunities

• Learn about Racine County’s critical

issues and take part in the funding

process

• Affinity group participation

• Invitations to community events

BRAND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES• United Way annual report

• Acknowledgement of corporate

support in marketing materials and

advertisements

• Value and use of United Way brand

• Community recognition and awards

• United Way marketing materials

available to all employees

CAMPAIGN BASED SUPPORT• Dedicated United Way

representative to support you in

all fundraising and engagement

planning

• Electronic pledge processing

available

• Customized presentations on

United Way’s impact

STRONGER COMMUNITY. STRONGER BUSINESSES.

United Way of Racine County is building a stronger community in ways that also build stronger businesses. Companies

that demonstrate corporate citizenship can build meaningful relationships with customers, employees, stockholders,

suppliers, and their communities. United Way of Racine County can help you engage employees and create

transformative social impact.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Schools of Hope: In just one hour per week, you can make a difference in a child’s life! Schools of Hope

provides young children with tutors on a regular basis to increase reading achievement in the early

grades. No previous experience needed! Tutoring occurs during school hours. Sign up as an individual or

group today!

United Way Investment Committee: Annually, United Way allocates millions of dollars to positively impact

our community. We rely on the expertise and dedication of a diverse team of local volunteers to make

strategic investments. Volunteers are needed to attend meetings, evaluate grant applications, review

program reports and compliance documents.

United Way Day of Action: Each year in June, United Ways around the world host hundreds of events

that bring thousands of people together to volunteer for projects focused on United Way’s work around

education, income and health. This year’s event will be held on June 17 and will involve corporate

volunteers assembling literacy kits for local children.

United Way Kickoff and Day of Caring: The 2016 Kickoff will be on September 10 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. The

Day of Caring will commence following the Kickoff until 1:00 p.m. Register as an individual, organization

or family for this one-day opportunity to volunteer at more than 20 local nonprofits.

Company Volunteer Day: Work with United Way to build a custom volunteer day that works for your

workplace environment. Volunteer opportunities can range in group size, take place on-site or off-site and

revolve around your schedule.

When you volunteer through United Way, your gifts of time and talent are maximized and supported. We offer a breadth

of meaningful, hands-on group or individual volunteer experiences year-round that match both personal passions and

corporate community visions.

2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org www.facebook.com/UWRacine United Way of Racine County

IMPACT OPPORTUNITIES

United Way Affinity Groups: United Way brings philanthropic-minded individuals together with the

Emerging Leaders and Women United® affinity groups. Members learn about our community, and

participate in special events and volunteer opportunities.

Lunch and Learn: In only an hour, United Way can provide your employees with more information on

specific issues affecting our community, such as early childhood education, financial stability and mental

health.

Community Conversations: United Way wants to hear from you and your employees. In just 90 minutes,

this facilitated roundtable discussion will provide insight from your employees on where the community is

and where it should be heading. Conversations can be held at your company’s location.

Impact Tour: Experience the power of Living United through an overview of United Way’s Community

Impact work followed by a tour of a United Way partner provider or initiative.

Donation Drives: Drives for school supplies, books, diapers, food, etc., are all convenient ways to make a

difference in the lives of children and families in need any time of year. Groups can run drives for specific

items and then meet to assemble them into kits, baskets or bags.

United Way can help your business engage employees in ways that drive brand loyalty, strengthen employee loyalty,

enhance leadership development, increase recruitment and help people live their best possible lives. Research shows

that companies with higher employee engagement experienced 37 percent lower absenteeism and 22 percent higher

profitability (Q12 Meta-Analysis, Gallop, Inc., 2012).

2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org www.facebook.com/UWRacine United Way of Racine County

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A United Way corporate sponsorship is an effective way to promote your company and carry your social responsibility

message to the community. Our corporate sponsors provide support for United Way’s special events, campaign materials,

and marketing programs.

BECOME A UNITED WAY SPONSORBENEFIT from year-round local visibility.

INCREASE your brand exposure and elevate your corporate identity in the community by

linking your brand with United Way, one of the most recognized and respected non-profit

brands in the country.

REINFORCE your company’s reputation as a good corporate citizen to your customers,

employees and residents.

EXPERIENCE the guaranteed reach of local

marketing exposure and benefit from the positive image of supporting United Way.

SUPPORT year-round United Way communication activities which allow United Way to

direct more donor dollars to make a greater impact in the community.

RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT as tangible impressions and measured media value far

exceed the cost of sponsorship.

THE VALUE OF THE BRAND• United Way was ranked #26 among Forbes Magazine’s top 50 most valuable brands with a value of $14.3 billion,

and was also named one of the publication’s “All-Star Charities” for its dedication to quality programs, community

impact, and organizational efficiency.

• The United Way brand is recognized by 87% of the general public.

• United Way was ranked the #1 most successful charity in The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “Philanthropy 400”.

• LIVE UNITED is ranked in the top 10 of all Ad Council campaigns.

OPPORTUNITIES � Victory Celebration

starting at $5,000

� Day of Action $3,000

� Day of Caring $3,000

� Emerging Leaders “Teach and Talk” $2,000

� United Way Impact Awareness Events

� East - $2,000

� West - $2,000

� Community Schools starting at $5,000

� Schools of Hope starting at $2,500

� Imagination Library starting at $2,500

2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org www.facebook.com/UWRacine United Way of Racine County