A United Way Workplace Campaign is an excellent way to give back to your local community and invest in its future! 

Thanks to the support of our donors, we are able to directly touch the lives of 1 in every 3 people in our community. Each gift makes a difference and we are grateful. We are looking for hand-raisers, problem-solvers, game-changers, and difference-makers – and are so grateful for those in our community that helped make things happen last year. Read and learn more in our 2023 Gratitude Report.

What is a United Way Workplace Campaign?

United Way workplace campaigns collaborate with local businesses and their employees. These campaigns promote and facilitate charitable giving within the workplace, to support local programs that help those in need — to help prevent problems from happening in the first place. Workplace campaigns effectively engage employees, foster a sense of philanthropy, and channel resources toward meaningful causes. 

Change doesn’t happen alone. Workplace giving accelerates change. When we invest locally, we are united together. 

One of the key strengths of a workplace campaign is its ability to create a sense of collective impact through numerous employee donations. Through those investments, United Way Fox Cities can address systemic issues and improve the health, education, and financial stability of our community members on a larger scale.

United Way Fox Cities improves lives by bringing diverse people together to build a stronger, more caring community for everyone.

Investing in our community through United Way Fox Cities in the workplace is an easy way to make an impact. Each year, about one of every three Fox Cities’ residents is touched by a United Way-funded or operated program. We create lasting change by conducting community-wide research, identifying key issues and areas of focus, and gathering partners to develop solutions that address these issues. Your investment will stay in the Fox Cities and make a difference for your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. 

Giving to United Way is easy. Unity starts with you.

Community giving through workplace campaigns provides an opportunity to engage employees, increase morale, and improve retention while making an impact. Most individuals give via payroll deduction, pledging in the fall to have a certain amount taken out of each paycheck the following year. Your investment is how we support and fund more than 100 programs, grants, and initiatives. United Way makes your dollar work smarter for everyone in the Fox Cities.

By investing in your community, you may be eligible to qualify to win the 2024 Sweepstakes Vehicle – a Ford Bronco Sport!

Any United Way Fox Cities donor that timely gives a new, undesignated gift of $1.00 per week ($52 a year) or more – or maintains their prior year gift of at least $1.00 per week ($52 a year) – will be eligible for one entry into the sweepstakes.

 

 

 

 

Any United Way Fox Cities donor that previously made a gift of $1.00 per week ($52 a year) or more in the prior year will be eligible for a second entry into the sweepstakes when they increase their gift by at least an additional $1.00 a week (additional $52 a year). Maximum of two entries per person.

Pledges must be received by United Way Fox Cities on or before 12/13/24 to qualify for the drawing. Void where prohibited. No gift necessary.

Please see the Vehicle Sweepstakes Rules for complete rules and details.

Interested in learning more about workplace campaigns? 

United Way Fox Cities’ Resource Development Team is here to be a resource and make sure you have all the tools and information you need to be successful with your workplace campaign. Use the information provided in the Campaign tab pages below and contact us with any questions you might have.

Campaign Awards

2024 Campaign Award Nominees

United Way Fox Cities is honored by the commitment of local workplaces and community partners! Each year, we recognize outstanding workplace campaigns and volunteers for their dedication to building a community where everyone can thrive.  

Winners will be announced on March 6, 2025, at our Campaign Celebration.

Champion Award

The Champion Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of a Champion or Champion team whose leadership inspires meaningful employee engagement.

Nominees:

  • Essity
  • Menasha Corporation
  • Miller Electric Mfg., LLC.
  • ThedaCare

LEAD United Award

The LEAD United Award recognizes workplaces that promote LEAD United initiatives to empower the next generation of changemakers.

Nominees:

  • Community First Credit Union
  • Miller Electric Mfg., LLC.
  • SECURA Insurance Companies
  • U.S. Venture

Spirit Award

The Spirit Award recognizes workplaces whose creative campaign strategies have led to significant growth in employee participation or giving.

Nominees:

  • Alta Resources  
  • Dixon Ticonderoga  
  • Outagamie County  
  • ProCon

New Leader Award

The New Leader Award recognizes workplaces with the largest increase in Leadership Givers (employees contributing $1,000 or more per year) compared to the previous year.

Nominees:

  • Fox Valley Technical College 
  • Menasha Corporation  
  • Miron Construction Company 
  • TIDI Products  

Leadership Giving Award

The Leadership Giving Award recognizes workplaces with the highest percentage of Leadership Givers (employees contributing $1,000 or more per year).

Nominees:

  • Legacy Private Trust 
  • Miron Construction Company 
  • North Star Asset Management  
  • TIDI Products  

Most Generous Workplace Awards

The Most Generous Workplace Awards recognize workplaces with the highest campaign totals, based on their number of employees.

Nominees in the Small Category (1-150 employees):

  • Legacy Private Trust 
  • McClone 
  • Morton LTC 
  • Mosaic Family Health 

Nominees in the Medium Category (151-499 employees):

  • The Boldt Group  
  • Community First Credit Union  
  • Galloway Company  
  • Great Northern Corporation 
  • Miron Construction Company

Nominees in the Large Category (500+ employees):

  • Alta Resources 
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation 
  • Menasha Corporation  
  • Miller Electric Mfg., LLC. 

Workplace Participation Awards

The Workplace Participation Awards recognize workplaces with the highest percentage of employees contributing to the campaign, based on their number of employees.

Nominees in the Small Category (1-150 employees):

  • Badger Globe Credit Union
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Friendship Place
  • Fox Valley Memory Project

Nominees in the Medium Category (151-499 employees):

  • The Boldt Group
  • Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort & CopperLeaf Hotel
  • Galloway Company
  • Miron Construction Company 

Nominees in the Large Category (500+ employees):

  • Alta Resources
  • Bergstrom Automotive
  • Festival Foods
  • Menasha Corporation  

Leadership Giving

Leadership giving contributions of $1,000 or more are the mainstay of United Way Fox Cities’ individual giving, creating incredible impact in our community. The leadership level is for people of all ages who give an individual or combined annual gift of $20 per week ($1,000 per year) or more. It takes a special type of person to give at the leadership level – someone who shows true commitment to creating a healthier and stronger community for the benefit of all. Because what happens to one of us, happens to all of us.

Some members of the Leadership Giving Committee with the 2024 Sweepstakes vehicle.

2024 Leadership Giving Committee

  • Tim Galloway – Galloway Company (retired), Campaign Co-Chair
  • Dave Kievet – The Boldt Company, Campaign Co-Chair
  • Kim Bassett – Bassett Mechanical
  • John Beré – Alta Resources
  • Mike Bergmann – Ascension
  • Tim Bergstrom – Bergstrom Automotive
  • Laurie Butz – Capital Credit Union
  • Dr. Laurie Carter – Lawrence University
  • Chris Drees – Menasha Corporation
  • Mike Jansen – Faith Technologies
  • Dustin McClone – McClone
  • Cathie Tierney – Community First Credit Union
  • Craig Wiedemeier – Werner Electric

For more information, please contact Resource Development.

Campaign 1-2-3 Easy! An easy way for small companies to support United Way Fox Cities

Campaign 1-2-3 Easy! is recommended for those running a first time campaign. It’s also a great choice for organizations with less than 50 employees, and one workplace location. It takes just three easy steps. If you’re new to being a Campaign Champion, visit the Champion Education and Training Opportunities tab in this section to find out about campaign planning resources and upcoming training.

United Way Campaign Champion Education and Training Opportunities

What is a United Way Campaign Champion?

We define a Champion as someone who helps rally support for the community and lead the United Way Campaign within their workplace or organization. Check out the following tools to help guide your planning for a successful campaign!

The presentation from the 2024 Champions Training is available HERE


United Way Fox Cities Workplace Champion Guidebook (2024 update will be available for the August training)

Here you can find the new digital Workplace Champion Guidebook that includes tools and resources to help you run a successful campaign, timeline worksheets, an engagement calendar, and more!

 

Campaign Materials Toolkit

Access everything you need for a fun, educated, and successful United Way campaign.

Click on the file name links or the thumbnail images to access materials online, download, print, and share electronically.

Pledge Form
Pledge Form (Fillable)
(8.5″ x 11″)
Pledge Form – Half Sheet
Pledge Form – Half Sheet (Fillable)
(8.5″ x 5.5″)
Campaign Report Envelope
Campaign Report Envelope (Fillable)
(8.5″ x 11″)
 
 
2024 All-in-One Piece – cover
(17″ x 11″ folded to 8.5″ x 11″
Folded Booklet,
includes half page pledge form)
Digital Brochure

2024 All-in-One Piece – inside
(17″ x 11″ folded to 8.5″ x 11″
Folded Booklet, includes half page pledge form)
Digital Brochure

2023-2024 By the Numbers
(8.5″ x 11″)
2024 Help Accelerate Change
(3.67″ x 8.5″)
 
2024 Engage for Change – Front
(3.67″ x 8.5″)
 
2024 Engage for Change – Back
(3.67″ x 8.5″)
Year-Round Engagement Calendar
(8.5″ x 11″)

2024 Workplace Champion Guidebook
(17″ x 11″ folded to 8.5″ x 11″
Folded Booklet)
Campaign Poster
(11″ x 17″)

Poster with people and illustrated hearts

211 Bookmark English – Front
(3.67″ x 8.5″)   
 
211 Bookmark English – Back
(3.67″ x 8.5″)
 
211 Bookmark Spanish – Front
(3.67″ x 8.5″)
211 Bookmark Spanish – Back
(3.67″ x 8.5″)
 
211 Bookmark Hmong – Front
(3.67″ x 8.5″)
 
211 Bookmark Hmong – Back
(3.67″ x 8.5″)
Holiday Hours Update

Please call 211 if you are looking for local resources. 24/7, a real person will answer your call.

Our office will be minimally staffed between December 23, 2024, and January 3, 2025, and there may not be someone available to assist you.

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