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Encouraging Supporters to Share Their Story
Is your United Way sharing stories on your website? If so, are they stories about your United Way or your partner agencies?
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.
Volunteering & Seeing the Impact
My family and I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County this fall in memory of my aunt Peg who passed away from cancer earlier this year.
Make It Awesome! A Day Dedicated to Fundraising
Is your United Way involved in a day dedicated to raising money for your organization?
Honoring & Supporting Moms This Mother’s Day
A donation has been made in your honor this Mother’s Day to help Bay Area mothers living in poverty provide for their families. We are touched by this generosity and hope you are, too. On behalf of the community we serve, thank you and Happy Mother’s Day.
Are You Living Healthy?
Recently, a friend of mine was told by his doctor that he needed to live a little healthier.