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E-News for Employee Campaign Managers                     Sept. 18, 2009

Kickoff Invitation


STEP-UP!

Bringing in more leadership givers! 

We've developed a new program to help you convert your dedicated, mid-level donors into enthusiastic Leadership givers. STEP-UP gives these givers up to three years to "step-up" to leadership giving through intermediate levels - first $700, then  $850 and by the third year they're giving $1,000.  All we ask is that you tell them about the program and its benefits, then give them the STEP-UP form to fill out. Call Brent Taylor at 423-752-0310 to learn more about implementing this program at your office.   

 




New Retiree Division

GET INVOLVED!

United Way has developed a new campaign division for retirees. Often when employees retire that connection is lost for good, yet these are some of the most generous and engaged people. You have an opportunity to renew your relationship with this group and increase your annual campaign through their charitable gifts. Click here to check out our new Retiree Campaign Guide and see what your campaign has been missing.

  




Check out our pictures
Check out our campaign photo stream on Flickr and add your own. Maybe you'll see someone you know or find a great idea. Also, send us your event photos and we'll submit them to our local papers.
 
 




WSMC Program Honored
The Read With Me program, a partner of WSMC Classical 90.5 FM, was recently honored at the annual National Association of Counties meeting in Nashville. The program was honored for its efforts, in partnership with the Hamilton County reading initiative Read 20, to increase literacy in the area by encouraging kids to read and teaching them that reading can be fun. .. Read More







Got Campaign Materials?
By now, you should have a small back flashdrive with the Live United logo. It contains all your campaign information and materials. However, if you don't have it yet or don't see what you need, you can now go online here, or just go to www.LiveUnitedChattanooga and click on Campaign Tools at the very top of the page.
Get a Book & Cook
There are now three cookbooks out on the market to raise funds for United Way - one from Hamilton Co. Govt., Chattanooga City Govt. and Hamilton Co. School System. These books make great gifts! If you would like one, call Delores Lewis at 752-0308.
Join our new ECM Facebook Group
We've created a Facebook group just for ECMs where you can ask questions, get advice, give tips, post pictures and more. Join Now
Operation Popcorn
Our local Boy Scouts are conducting their annual popcorn sale to support their programs. Several different types are offered, and they make great gifts too. You can also donate the popcorn to U.S. military servicemen and women around the world. Purchase your popcorn from a Scout or go online and be sure to enter your zip code to benefit our local Boy Scouts.
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