Running a Campaign

One of the primary fundraising efforts for United Way of the Coastal Bend centers on workplaces, big and small, across our community running workplace campaigns to benefit United Way of the Coastal Bend.   You may be wondering, "What is a workplace campaign and how do I run one?"  Well, look no further.  Answers to those questions can be found right here! 

A workplace campaign is a fundraising effort in which employees who work at a particular business are asked to donate to United Way by making a pledge of support to be deducted from their payroll.  The pledge card is signed by each employee and processed by each company's payroll department.   The pledges are set-up to be deducted from the employees payroll and the money donated is sent directly to United Way to help meet the needs in our community.  

So you may be thinking to yourself, "Why should I run a campaign?"

There are many reasons why you should support United Way by running a workplace campaign:

• Running a workplace campaign benefits your company, your employees and your community.
• A donation of $2 or $4 per pay period is often not missed by employees, but when coupled with the gifts of other employee's, adds up to a significant amount of money that can change lives in our community!
• United Way of the Coastal Bend has posters, pens, pledge cards, brochures and stickers to assist you in implementing your United Way campaign. 
• United Way staff are available to guide you and ensure your success!

Running a United Way Workplace Campaign is an incredible way to impact thousands of lives right here in the Coastal Bend. It is not hard to plan a successful campaign and the results are amazing! We have compiled a list of tips for you to use as a starting point and have staff available to assist you in your planning. The best way to get started is to call  your United Way representative.  Not sure who that is?  Give us a call at 361-882-2529 to speak with a Development Team member.