Thanks to our donors’ support, we can 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.
United Way Fox Cities is honored by the commitment of local workplaces and community partners! We recognize outstanding workplace campaigns and volunteers each year for their dedication to building a community where everyone can thrive.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Campaign Celebration on March 6, 2025! We were thrilled to celebrate the incredible generosity of our community and announce this year’s award winners. Your support makes a lasting impact, and we are grateful for your dedication to building a stronger, more caring Fox Cities.
The Champion Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of a Champion or Champion team whose leadership inspires meaningful employee engagement.
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The LEAD United Award recognizes workplaces that promote LEAD United initiatives to empower the next generation of changemakers.
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The Spirit Award recognizes workplaces whose creative campaign strategies have led to significant growth in employee participation or giving.
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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.
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The Leadership Giving Award recognizes workplaces with the highest percentage of Leadership Givers (employees contributing $1,000 or more per year).
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The Most Generous Workplace Awards recognize workplaces with the highest campaign totals, based on their number of employees.
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Nominees in the Medium Category (151-499 employees):
Nominees in the Large Category (500+ employees):
The Workplace Participation Awards recognize workplaces with the highest percentage of employees contributing to the campaign, based on their number of employees.
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Nominees in the Medium Category (151-499 employees):
Nominees in the Large Category (500+ employees):
Angie, a dedicated employee at Bank of Kaukauna, has been giving back through her United Way for over 20 years. Her generosity comes full circle with this unexpected surprise. This moment wouldn’t be possible without Bergstrom Automotive. Since 2008, their donation of a sweepstakes vehicle has helped generate $33 million to make the Fox Cities stronger!
Thank you to Image Studios for capturing this unforgettable day.
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.
2024 Leadership Giving Committee
For more information, please contact Resource Development.
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.
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!
Click on the file name links or the thumbnail images to access materials online, download, print, and share electronically.
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