Lauretta

United Way home page

Subnav
get helpvolunteerdonatehome
Text Size: Small| Normal| Large Search    

Our mission: The United Way of Greater St. Louis unites people of diverse backgrounds and interests who work together to strengthen health and human services in Missouri and Illinois.

Best practices: 10 ways to increase your campaign 

The following “Best Campaign Practices” are very effective at increasing the level of participation and the dollars raised in employee campaigns. They also help to maximize the positive impact a campaign has on your company.

These Best Practices will help you run an efficient and effective campaign, and increase awareness of why the United Way is the best way to give and the best way to care for people in our community. They also generate enthusiasm and a good feeling about contributing to the well-being of our community.

Best Practice   % Participation  Employee per capita  Average gift 

ECC Donated to the Campaign 

Used

50%

$129

$259

Did not use

14%

$21

$150


ECC Attended ECC Training 

Used

51% 

$144

$283

Did not use

36%

$75

$208


Company Set Campaign Goal

Used 

49%

$132

$271

Did not use

34%

$69

 $203


Company Participated in Days of Caring  

Used

58%

$167

$292

Did not use

33%

$65

$199


ECC Formed Campaign Committee 

Used

52%

$140

$271

Did not use 

31%

$63

$205


Used Speaker at Kickoff Meetings 

Used

54%

$143

$267

Did not use

27%

 $55

$205


Incentives Used for Campaign 

Used

56%

$146

$264

Did not use

22%

$43

$198


Used Theme/Fun Activities to Promote Campaign  

Used

57%

$155

$275

Did not use

26%

$46

$180


CEO Endorsement of United Way Campaign 

 Used

47%

$125

$221

 Did not use

 32%

 $65

$203 


 Hosted Thank You Event for Employees    

 Used

58% 

 $163

$280 

 Did not use

 33%

$72 

$218 


Contact your United Way representative or your Campaign Representative to help with the planning and implementation of your campaign.


Million dollar-plus companies 2008

The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our bi-state community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods.