Each year, beginning in September, United Way of Northwest Michigan runs its annual fundraising campaign. Many people choose to make their donation through their place of employment. More than 75% of United Way's funding to the community is raised by individuals who pledge at the workplace.
The annual workplace campaign has become the traditional way many companies in our community offer their support to United Way. It is an excellent way to demonstrate your company's commitment to the community, and can be a great team-building exercise for employees and management alike. If your company offers payroll deduction, a small gift from each paycheck makes it easy for you and your employees to give back to your community. In addition, you'll have a chance to become familiar with the health and human service agencies that are available to everyone in our community in the event of need.
A company of any size can do it; United Way provides everything you need:
1) A step-by-step guide, with lots of campaign ideas. Brochures and other promotional materials.
2) A United Way staff person to present the campaign to your employees.
3) Tours of United Way grant funded agencies for your employees.
4) Opportunities for your employees to volunteer in the community.
For more information about hosting a United Way campaign at your workplace, contact Michelle Krumm, Campaign Director at michellek@unitedwaynwmi.org or 231-947-3200 Ext. 204.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Video Contest - 2009
The “Live United Video Contest” sponsored by the Volunteer Center at the United Way of NW Michigan and the State Theatre will spotlight youth videos (ages 13-19). The theme of the contest is centered on how volunteerism impacts Northwest Michigan and how giving back to your community makes a difference.
Original videos must:
Showcase volunteerism in Northwest Michigan
Be five minutes or less
Be free of copyright infringement
Please submit your videos, DVD Format, and a completed registration form to Michelle Gallagher at United Way of Northwest Michigan, 521 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI. 49684, by May 1, 2009. Videos will be judged prior to public screening. Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries. By submitting this entry form you agree to allow your work to be submitted for public screening at the Live United Video Contest appropriate venues, inclusion on websites and other public viewing as deemed appropriate by the judging panel.
Original videos must:
Showcase volunteerism in Northwest Michigan
Be five minutes or less
Be free of copyright infringement
Please submit your videos, DVD Format, and a completed registration form to Michelle Gallagher at United Way of Northwest Michigan, 521 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI. 49684, by May 1, 2009. Videos will be judged prior to public screening. Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries. By submitting this entry form you agree to allow your work to be submitted for public screening at the Live United Video Contest appropriate venues, inclusion on websites and other public viewing as deemed appropriate by the judging panel.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Giving $ Away
The most important part of what the United Way does is about to begin. In the first months of the new year we will identify the programs to be funded in 2009. People from across the region have given generously, not to support the United Way, but the agencies who serve people in need. This money has been given with the understanding we will invest those donated dollars in the most effective programs. This is a responsibility we take seriously.
In February we will issue a request for proposals to area agencies. Once received, these applications will be reviewed by our Citizen Action Team (CAT). This group of volunteers from our community will make recommendations for funding to the United Way's Board of Directors. The grant review process is truly a community effort and reflects our commitment that the United Way is a community initiative. To join this process and be a member of the CAT Team contact us by clicking here.
In February we will issue a request for proposals to area agencies. Once received, these applications will be reviewed by our Citizen Action Team (CAT). This group of volunteers from our community will make recommendations for funding to the United Way's Board of Directors. The grant review process is truly a community effort and reflects our commitment that the United Way is a community initiative. To join this process and be a member of the CAT Team contact us by clicking here.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
CAT
The wheels are in motion for the first round of grants that will be given out in April. If you would like to be considered to be a part of the Citizen Action Team (CAT) please contact Michelle Gallagher 947-3200 x 201 or michelleg@unitedwaynwmi.org.
What is a CAT?
The CAT is a group of volunteers from the community who decides which agencies will receive grant money from United Way of Northwest Michigan in 2009. No staff member from United Way has any part of deciding who gets funding, it is all done based on the recommendation of the volunteers on the CAT.
The time commitment is usually two full days in April, along with a one time orientation meeting in March that usually lasts an hour to two hours. The experience is amazing and the things you will learn about your community and the agencies that serve it is invaluable.
What is a CAT?
The CAT is a group of volunteers from the community who decides which agencies will receive grant money from United Way of Northwest Michigan in 2009. No staff member from United Way has any part of deciding who gets funding, it is all done based on the recommendation of the volunteers on the CAT.
The time commitment is usually two full days in April, along with a one time orientation meeting in March that usually lasts an hour to two hours. The experience is amazing and the things you will learn about your community and the agencies that serve it is invaluable.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Request for Proposal (RFP)
The RFP for the Programs and Services Grant will be emailed to agencies on February 2nd. If you are interested in applying for a grant from United Way of Northwest Michigan, but are not sure if you are on our email list, please send an email to: michelleg@Unitedwaynwmi.org with your contact informaiton and I will be sure to add you to my grant contact list. More information about the grant process will be posted to our website www.unitedwaynwmi.org within the next week. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have questions. Steve Wade 947-3200 x 202 Michelle Gallagher 947-3200 x 201.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Make a resolution...
Its that time of year when we all make our resolutions for losing weight, excercising, eating better, quitting smoking, etc.
In 2009 how about making a resolution to give more time to your community. We all know the economy is slow, money is tight, but one thing we do have is time. Even if you only have an hour or two each month, there is someone somewhere who can use your help.
Check out our volunteer mataching database and see how you can give back to your community in 2009!
http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/VCNM/OpenCreateAccountAction.do
In 2009 how about making a resolution to give more time to your community. We all know the economy is slow, money is tight, but one thing we do have is time. Even if you only have an hour or two each month, there is someone somewhere who can use your help.
Check out our volunteer mataching database and see how you can give back to your community in 2009!
http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/VCNM/OpenCreateAccountAction.do
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