Campaign Toolkit
All the tools you will need to run a successful campaign.
If you cannot find the resources you need, be sure to reach out to your United Way representative or your Loaned Executive.
They are happy to help in any way they can.
Workplace Campaign Relationship Managers
Get Started
Checklist
Read our checklist for running a workplace giving campaign. Your United Way Relationship Manager is ready to assist you at any time!
- MEET with your CEO to discuss their vision for the campaign.
- EXPLORE resources in the Campaign Toolkit.
- DEVELOP a campaign plan including dates, goals, etc.
- RECRUIT a committee to help plan and coordinate the campaign.
- PLAN to participate in the United We CAN Food Drive + Sculpture Contest on September 15 at Thompson's Point!
- KICKOFF your campaign and run an informative, exciting, and time-limited campaign.
- MAINTAIN enthusiasm and momentum by sending frequent emails. Start by sharing a United Way impact video to demonstrate the importance of their support.
- ORGANIZE and invite co-workers to participate in a fun activity or event. See the Engagement Guide for ideas!
- INFORM your CEO on campaign performance midway.
- WORK with your United Way Relationship Manager and/or Loaned Executive to ensure the successful achievement of your goal.
- THANK your donors and committee volunteers.
Timeline
Use these ideas to create your timeline and kick off your United Way campaign.
Plan out your campaign with our sample timelines. PDF includes:
- Sample 1 Week Timeline
- Sample 2 Week Timeline
Giving Options
Use these documents to help your employees donate.
Communication Tools + Materials
Message Toolkit
Communication samples for your workplace campaign.
Inside you will find sample communications to share in support of your United Way workplace campaign. Please feel free to modify these communications to fit your team and company culture. Should you have any questions before, during, or after your campaign, do not hesitate to get in touch with your United Way Relationship Manager or Loaned Executive.
Logos
Download high resolution logos to use during your workplace campaign.
Posters / Flyers
Download and print customizable posters for use in your workplace campaign.
Run A Campaign
Engagement Ideas
Find creative engagement ideas for your next fundraising event.
Let’s get UNITED for Southern Maine! In this Engagement Idea Guide, find an assortment of activities and resources to help you and your team raise awareness, funds, and spirits in support of your United Way workplace campaign.
Whether you’re planning to gather in-person, virtually, or a little bit of both, this guide offers you a collection of options that we have tried, ideas that have been shared, and some helpful how-tos.
Campaign Forms
Download donation and reporting forms.
See Your Impact
Videos
Watch the stories of those impacted by your donation.
Impact Stories
Impact Stories
Speakers Bureau
Speakers Bureau
Impact Data
See the impact of your investments in UWSM.
Investment Portfolio
See the specific programs and innovative initiatives supported by your contribution.
With your ongoing support, we can deliver on FY23 community investment commitments to local programs and initiatives that best align with our community’s vision, Thrive2027, and have the highest performance outcomes to propel us to these shared goals.