Subject: Be a Force for Mighty Change
Dear [COMPANY] employees,
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on many in communities across our state. Many families in Maricopa County and beyond are struggling to find a safe place to live, a hot meal to eat and the proper tools to get a quality education.
As a leader at [COMPANY], you play a critical role in creating solutions for these overwhelming problems. The challenges that existed before the pandemic have only grown, so it’s time for us, as a community, to stand up and show up for our most vulnerable neighbors. This is our opportunity to band together and be a force for Mighty Change.
Join us [XX DATE] as we kick off our Valley of the Sun United Way campaign.
In response to the community’s needs, Valley of the Sun United Way joined with community partners to launch MC2026, a five-year plan for Mighty Change in Maricopa County. This plan, like United Way, belongs to our community. It includes short-term and long-term goals that will create a more equitable future for those individuals who have been overlooked for too long.
Your gift to United Way will play a role in this plan. When you give, you drive positive change for our community to reach Mighty Goals in Health, Housing and Homelessness, Education and Workforce Development. Your gift helps fund and facilitate many programs that provide emergency assistance, as well as long-term solutions that address root issues.
You can learn more about these programs in these community solution videos [LINK VIDEOS].
You’re invited to attend the kick-off meeting on [DATE] at [LOCATION] to learn more about how the work of United Way makes an impact in our community. [OPTIONAL VOLUNTEER INFO] You are all welcome to join us at an [ONLINE/IN-PERSON] volunteer experience on [DATE if applicable].
If you have any questions —any time throughout the campaign — please let [ECM NAME + EMAIL] know. Don’t forget to submit your pledge by end of [MONTH].
Our United Way campaign raised [$$$] last year, and our goal for this year is [$$$]! *OR Our United Way campaign had X% participation, and our goal for this year is X%! Participation means a gift that is meaningful to you, together this support adds up towards significant impact for our neighbors.
Thank you for creating Mighty Change with United Way. With your help, our neighbors in need will have the opportunity for a brighter future. One where every child, family and individual is healthy, has a safe place to live and has every opportunity to succeed in school, in life, and in work.
Let’s have a great campaign!
[CEO NAME]
Subject: Mighty Change Starts with You!
Hello [COMPANY] Employees!
Today, we come together to create Mighty Change and kick off our [COMPANY] United Way campaign to help meet the immediate and emerging needs of children, families, and individuals right here in Maricopa County!
Join us at our [EVENT – POTLUCK, ICE CREAM SOCIAL, ETC.] today in [LOCATION: ONLINE / IN-PERSON] at [TIME] to learn about our partnership with United Way and what that means for the Valley. In the meantime, please watch the stories of impact that were possible because of donors like you.
[INSERT VIDEOS]
See you there!
[ECM SIGNATURE AND CONTACT INFO]
Subject: Together, We Can Create Mighty Change!
Good [Morning/Afternoon COMPANY] Team,
As a reminder, our United Way campaign kicked off on [DAY OF WEEK & DATE]!
The [COMPANY] United Way campaign is an opportunity to make an impact in the lives of children, families and individuals in Maricopa County.
Valley of the Sun United Way addresses the immediate needs of families and individuals, focused on Health, Housing and Homelessness, Education and Workforce Development. They collaborate with and support local nonprofit and school partners to create short-term and long-term solutions for our community’s most pressing needs.
These are just a few of the many things United Way does to create Mighty Change right here in Maricopa County.
Don’t forget, our goal is to [raise $$$ *OR reach %%% participation] by the end of our campaign on [DATE].
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions about your donation, or to seek out volunteer opportunities!
[ECM SIGNATURE AND CONTACT INFO]
Subject: You Can Create Mighty Change For Our Community!
Creating Mighty Change for our community means kicking down old barriers and championing new ways of thinking.
Our [COMPANY] United Way campaign is an essential part of those efforts. Together, we play a role in creating solutions, opportunities and positive change for our most vulnerable neighbors.
With our help, Valley of the Sun United Way will continue to fund and support programs making an impact in the lives of children, families and individuals in Maricopa County. They will work alongside leading organizations to ensure our neighbors are healthy, have a safe place to live and have every opportunity to succeed in school, life and work.
Your contribution to this campaign helps United Way get one step closer to reaching – our community’s Mighty Goals, including decreasing homelessness and food insecurity by 50%, increasing 3rd grade reading proficiency by 25% and increasing access to affordable healthcare by 100,00 individuals by 2026. These goals are big and bold, and they’re exactly what our community needs to create Mighty Change.
We are [$$$ *OR %%%] away from our goal of [$$$ *OR %%% participation] by the end of our campaign on [DATE].
Be a force for Mighty Change by making your gift today!
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
[ECM SIGNATURE AND CONTACT INFO]
Subject: It Takes a Mighty Team to Create Mighty Change
Good [MORNING/AFTERNOON] Everyone!
Together with Valley of the Sun United Way, our [COMPANY] campaign is making an impact in the lives of children, families and individuals in our community.
In addition to their work in Health, Housing and Homelessness, Education and Workforce Development, Valley of the Sun United Way will continue serving our community and their most urgent and pressing needs. Below are a few additional ways United Way is serving our community:
There are just [##] days left to reach our goal of [$$$ *OR %%% participation] by the end of our campaign on [DATE]. Please make your gift today! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
[ECM SIGNATURE AND CONTACT INFO]
Subject: Your Donation Makes a Difference in our Community!
Hello!
The year 2020 was challenging for many. As we pick up the pieces and look ahead, we look to you to join us in creating Mighty Change for our community. Donors like you and me are the heart of United Way. When we give, we give more than just dollars. We give hope, solutions and a chance at a brighter future.
Navigating the philanthropy world can be confusing, but Valley of the Sun United Way makes it easy. United Way funds and supports organizations and programs that are making the biggest impact in the community. When you give, you support multiple causes, making your dollars go further and creating a bigger impact.
Our partnership with United Way makes it simple for you to create Mighty Change and be a part of the solution.
Below are a few ways United Way is driving positive change for kids and families in our community:
Now, more than ever, it’s time for us to come together and fight for a more equitable future.
We’re [$$$ *OR %%%] away from our goal of [$$$ OR %%% participation] - PLEASE DONATE TODAY!
Thank you,
[ECM SIGNATURE & INFO]
Subject: It’s Not Too Late to Create Mighty Change!
Hi everyone!
Over the last few weeks, we’ve witnessed the kindness and generosity of our [COMPANY] family. We’re amazed by your enthusiasm to show up and willingness to serve.
We have done such a great job creating Mighty Change for our community with our [COMPANY] United Way campaign! Thank you to everyone who has given already, helping us get to [$$$] raised so far.
If you haven’t made your gift yet, there’s still time! But make sure to do it soon, as our campaign ends [DATE]. If you have any questions on how to give, please contact me today.
We can do this!
[ECM SIGNATURE & INFO]
Subject: Thank You for Your Leadership!
Good [MORNING/AFTERNOON],
With your generous donation, we are creating Mighty Change for kids, families, and neighborhoods in Maricopa County. Because of your gift, [COMPANY] is one step closer to reaching our Leadership Giving goal of [$$$].
If you have already given, THANK YOU! Your leadership gift sets an example for others in our company. If you haven’t yet made your gift, please consider donating $1,000 or more annually to help ensure United Way can meet our Valley’s most pressing needs.
Below are a few examples of recent United Way accomplishments that were made possible because of amazing donors, like YOU:
These are more than numbers. These are lives impacted by the generosity of community leaders like you. When you give to United Way, you can feel confident that your gift makes an impact and drives solutions for our community’s most pressing needs.
If you have any questions about United Way or making your gift, please contact me.
Sincerely,
[ECM SIGNATURE & INFO]
P.S. Please remember that the [COMPANY] United Way campaign ends [DATE].
Subject: Thank You for Being a Force for Mighty Change!
Thank you for being part of a successful [COMPANY] United Way campaign.
You have shown that, together, we are capable of creating Mighty Change in Maricopa County.
Our financial gifts, volunteer efforts and passionate advocacy for our neighbors are all so important and are greatly appreciated.
I’m pleased to report that [NUMBER OF DONORS] [COMPANY] employees gave to our campaign, allowing us to give [$$$] to Valley of the Sun United Way, surpassing our goal of [$$$] by [%%% OVER GOAL] and our donor goal of [NUMBER OF DONORS GOAL] by [# OVER DONOR GOAL] donors.
Additionally, [COMPANY] employees gave more than [VOLUNTEER HOURS] volunteer hours during the campaign. [*OPTIONAL – IF APPLICABLE]
On behalf of [COMPANY], Valley of the Sun United Way and the families they serve, thank you! Your generosity will create lasting change in our community. Thank you for showing up and being a force for change.
[ECM SIGNATURE & INFO]
P.S. If you were unable to support the campaign at this time, but are interested in more information, you can sign up to receive United Way e-mails at your personal address by clicking “Subscribe To Learn More” at the bottom left section of Valley of the Sun United Way’s website: https://vsuw.org.