FIVE STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN 5. SUCCESSFULLY WRAP UP THE CAMPAIGN POST CAMPAIGN (1 WEEK)
• Report the results to United Way
United Way should receive the following: • Completed report envelope containing the white copy of the pledge forms • Yellow copy of pledge forms should go to your payroll department • Pink copy of pledge forms stay with the employee
• Distribute incentives • Schedule a wrap-up meeting with your Loaned Executive or United Way staff to collect the campaign summary. The Loaned Executives can assist you in preparing your report or call United Way for assistance, 706-327-3255. • Send a letter from your CEO announcing your company’s campaign results • Thank every employee for their contributions of time, effort and money • Don’t forget new hires
SHOWING APPRECIATION TO YOUR EMPLOYEES Please help United Way by making sure all your employees feel appreciated. Below are some ideas to help you convey your gratitude to your employees.
Please include United Way staff in your Thank You Celebrations.
• Give out pins, buttons and cards which can be ordered from the campaign catalog or www.unitedwaystore.com • Write a “thank-you” message in your company newsletter or enclose in paychecks. • Hand out balloons, and host a cake or ice cream social. • Host a “thank-you” breakfast or luncheon at a great restaurant or have management cook food on office premises.
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• Send an e-mail or letter from you and your CEO or senior manager to every employee.
• Pass out candy with a personalized note from management. • Organize a kid’s parade by having children from a United Way program walk around your office distributing candy. • Partner with kids from a United Way program and have them draw “thank you” cards for employees. • Present a certificate to the department with the highest participation.
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