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Virtual Lemonade Stand
Are you providing opportunities for people to support your United Way outside of campaign? Have you tried raising money for your United Way online?
Where Did Your Donors Go?
Many United Ways have faced the challenge of decreasing numbers of donors. Frequently, United Ways tell us that their donor rolls have dwindled over the years, no matter how hard they try to attract and retain new donors.
Thanks + Giving
Are you thanking your donors and encouraging them to give this holiday season?
Make It Awesome! A Day Dedicated to Fundraising
Is your United Way involved in a day dedicated to raising money for your organization?
Doing It Right! United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Area (Grand Forks, ND)
United Ways across the country are busy promoting their campaigns right now.
Six Simple Sayings Every United Way Should Know
Over the course of working with United Ways for the past 27 years, I have come up with a variety of different sayings which find their way into my speech on a fairly regular basis. I have selected six of the sayings I use most frequently for your consideration: