The Bottom Line

 

• United Way is the most efficient way for your organization to support 27 agencies that are critical to Bloomington's quality of life.

 

• With United Way's single campaign, your organization and its employees can respond to a range of community issues and support a variety of nonprofits all at the same time.

• Member agencies make an impact in ways that meet critical, life-saving needs, serve populations that are impoverished or otherwise vulnerable, and help break the cycle of poverty and encourage positive life choices.

• United Way member agencies have been certified using standards of governance, operations and efficiency adopted by the Better Business Bureau.

• United Way can show you how to easily offer payroll deductions so your staff can spread donations over the year.

• United Way has a "clean" audit and has been certified by United Way of America as fully compliant with its new accountability standards.

• If you or your employees ever need a service, there is a greater chance it will be available.

• Employers who participate in campaigns often use them to build morale among employees and a positive public image among potential customers.

• United Way recognizes your involvement through awards at our banquet and a full-page "thank you" ad in the Herald-Times.

• Over 100 businesses continually participate in the United Way campaign. These range from corporations, schools, hospitals and nonprofit agencies to professional and entrepreneurial firms. Regardless of the size of your organization, United Way can tailor a campaign just for you.

• Campaign events like the kickoff luncheon and celebration dinner provide networking opportunities between businesses and potential clients. 

• Many local leaders are involved on the board of United Way and its member agencies as well as the campaign cabinet.

• United Way and the member agencies support the business community by purchasing local goods and services.

• United Way is a member of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and the Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce; United Way staff are members of Rotary, Rainmakers, Downtown Bloomington Inc, and other civic and business groups.  Our senior staff members have been managers or owners of businesses. 

We will work with you to make your workplace campaign a win-win.  If you'd like a sense of the possibilities, download our campaign managers' guide or call Lori at 334-8370.  It's good business...