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What is the ECC Insider?
The ECC Insider is designed for United Way's employee campaign coordinators (ECCs), to give you tips and resources to make your campaign a success. You can see our collection of these and other resources in our Campaign Toolkit.
Campaign Wrap-Up
Reach Out to United Way

As campaign starts to wind down, now is the time to contact your United Way account holder. We want to ensure you have everything you need to successfully close your campaigns and to keep our campaign projections accurate.

Campaign Envelopes

Make sure to fill out your campaign envelopes completely and turn them in to United Way when you complete your campaign. This includes:
  • Filling out the top completely, including employee numbers and donation totals.
  • Signing, dating, sealing and copying the envelope.
  • Contacting United Way for additional envelopes if you need to submit more than 50 pledges.

If you have questions, check the back of the envelope for instructions, or reach out to your account holder for assistance.

Think about #GivingTuesday

Are you participating in #GivingTuesday this year? #GivingTuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving — Nov. 30 — and a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. If this date falls within your campaign, here's some ways you can tie #GivingTuesday into your campaign for an extra boost:

  • Explore #GivingTuesday's messaging and social media toolkit.
  • Plan campaign-related communications that will reach your coworkers the morning of Dec. 1.
  • To beat the competition, start asking potential donors in the coming weeks to support United Way for #GivingTuesday.

Thank Your Contributors

It sounds simple, but thanking all those who contributed to funding and running your campaign is crucial. This year especially, your donors are funding critical services throughout our community, and they need to know how powerful their support is.

Let your supporters know how much money they helped raise and why you appreciate their efforts. United Way could not fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community without the efforts of everyone in your campaign to Live United.

Ideas for showing your thanks:
  • Send a company-wide thank-you email announcing the campaign results.
  • Ask leadership to personally thank those who helped.
  • Recognize all United Way contributors through a newsletter or staff meeting announcement.
  • Provide "I Donated" stickers, prize drawings or other participation goodies.
Tools for Success
Last Step: Increases
Next Step: Year-End Giving
Coming Up
Third week of every month
Virtual

Our impact tours are free, 30-minute lunch and learns where you can see firsthand the impact and day-to-day work of us and our partners. The September 2021 tour is at Julian Thomas Community School.
Kickoff Week
Sept. 12 to 18
Virtual

Watch our social media feeds closely the week leading up to Party on the Pavement! We'll be sharing stories, impact and engagement opportunities that you can reference for your campaign and pass on to your teammates.
Sept. 18, noon to 7 p.m.
Downtown Racine

Mark your calendars to join us at Party on the Pavement to help us kick off our 2021 campaign. We'll be hosting raffles, sharing Live United goodies and more! It's free to attend, and no registration is required.
Nov. 30, 2021
Virtual

#GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this is a great date on which to encourage teammates to donate and think about the ways they give back to their community throughout the year.
Victory Celebration
Jan. 20, 2022
Delta Hotel, 7111 Washington Ave, Racine

Our Campaign Victory Celebration is a chance to commend ourselves on a job well done. We'll share the campaign total, talk about successes throughout the year, and give you a sneak peek at what we're planning for our Centennial year in 2022.