HOW IT BEGINS

When an organization offers its employees payroll deductions as a way to contribute, one staff member is responsible for coordinating the campaign efforts. Guided by our Employee Campaign Coordinator Guide, these coordinators educate management and employees about how their contributions benefit the local community, no matter how small the designated amount may be.  They distribute customizable pledge cards that employees can fill out in less than sixty seconds, making payroll deductions an effortless way to contribute. 

Employees receive periodic updates on their campaign status. They also get the satisfaction of knowing that they've helped those to whom they can often relate -  victims of job cuts and facility closures who would be facing even tougher times if not for United Way-affiliated programs.

RESIDENTIAL AND PROFESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS

Donation requests are done through direct mailings to Mercer County businesses and private citizens. 

Private donors that give the equivalent of $19.24 weekly for a year become members of the United Way's Honor Society, a distinction earned by $1,000+ annual contributors.

SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPAIGNS

 

Superintendents of each Mercer County School District act as Campaign Coordinators for their schools' fund-raising efforts. Districts encourage the participation of students, faculty, staff, administrators and board members.  Schools vie for the coveted United Way of Mercer County Top Contributor trophy, which will be displayed proudly in the District's "Awards" showcase until the next campaign. 

Because of the friendly competition between districts, Superintendents closely guard their school's donation and pledge totals - right up to the campaign's reporting phase!