2007 ECC Orientation Email version

Donors don't give to institutions. They invest in ideas and people in whom they believe. : 

Donors don't give to institutions. They invest in ideas and people in whom they believe. - G.T. Smith

Agenda: 

Agenda Welcome & Introductions Role of the Employee Campaign Chair Best Practices for a Successful Campaign Networking

Role of the ECC: 

Role of the ECC Recruit and lead a team of volunteers to support the campaign Analyze previous campaign results Make a personal gift to United Way Monitor campaign progress Remit returns to United Way prior to November 30, 2007 Celebrate your success!

Best Practices for a Successful Campaign: 

Best Practices for a Successful Campaign

 Learn About United Way : 

Learn About United Way Learn About United Way UWPR staff partner Speakers’ Bureau Day of Caring & Agency Tours Campaign Materials i.e. video, website and more Save the Date

United Way is About Community Impact : 

United Way is About Community Impact ECCs are ambassadors for United Way An effective ECC knows that United Way is about more than raising money…it’s about creating community impact!

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What is Community Impact? United Way improves social conditions so that everyone in our community can thrive Key Message #1

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What is Community Impact? Key Message #1 United Way improves social conditions for all members of the community United Way invests in 5 priority areas: Strengthening families & children Supporting abused women & children Helping newcomers to settle & integrate Reducing hunger, homelessness and poverty Supporting seniors to stay healthy and independent

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What is Community Impact? To create lasting positive change, support United Way Key Message #2

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What is Community Impact? Key Message #2 To achieve lasting change, United Way needs donors to support the Community Fund – for strategic investment Lasting change comes from addressing the root causes for social problems…United Way invests in programs that address root causes

 Build a Team: 

Build a Team Secure support from CEO and other Senior Managers Labour support Recruit a committee United Way staff partner Build a Team

Develop an Action Plan: 

Develop an Action Plan Develop your Campaign Plan Analyze by hosting a Success Planning Session Goals Volunteer Recruitment Canvassing Leadership Special Events Advertising

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Goal Setting Compute your Giving Potential

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Volunteer Recruitment Chair Co-Chair Leadership Canvassing Lead Communications Human Resources Finance Labour Special Events S/E Committee Canvassing Committee

Canvassing: 

Canvassing Role of the Canvasser A canvasser is an ambassador for your campaign Provides information about United Way Shares her/his reasons for giving Provides information about the campaign i.e. calendar Provides UW agency information to those who made need it Answers questions and thanks the donor United Way staff partner can deliver an orientation session

Canvassing: 

Canvassing Canvasser Recruitment Recruit Campaign Team members from all departments Peer to Peer solicitation 1:15 Type of canvassing i.e. face to face, group Special approach for home-based, part-time or shift workers

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Anyone Can be a Leader Recruit a Leadership Chair Identify whom to solicit Host a Leadership event Leadership Giving Invite a United Way Leadership speaker and/or agency speaker Distribute personalized packages to donors

Kick-off: 

Kick-off Kick-off Signals the beginning of your campaign Provides awareness about United Way Outlines your goals Generate excitement about the campaign

Special Events & Wrap Up: 

Special Events & Wrap Up Special Events Wrap Up Marks the end of your campaign Opportunity to celebrate your success Say thank you! Purpose of your event Less is more After canvassing

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Weight Loss Competition Finance’s Biggest Loser Competition “A journey of success” Presented by: Reaa Maraj Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

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Weight Loss Competition Be a thinker & a dreamer… Every accomplishment begins with a thought A thought then becomes a dream And that dream can become a reality One BIG thought that became a dream and has now become a reality is… Finance’s Biggest Loser Competition

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Weight Loss Competition What is the Biggest Loser? It’s a fun, friendly and healthy weigh-loss competition with two important objectives (1) to lose weight and feel great and (2) to raise money for the United Way!

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Weight Loss Competition Why did Finance start the Biggest Loser Competition? Reduce small events with minimum fundraising results Increase fundraising and minimize effort Collaboration with Wellness at Peel Encourage a healthy lifestyle for staff Have an event where everyone wins!

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Weight Loss Competition Benefits of Competition… Encouraging Team Work Having Fun Losing Weight & Feeling Great Gaining New Friendships Raising Money for United Way Boosting Employee Morale Improving Productivity Gaining a Healthier Lifestyle

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Weight Loss Competition Rules of the Competition… The person/team that achieves the highest percentage weight loss relative to his/her start weight: Weekly weigh-ins must be conducted. Each participant must understand and accept that the competition is also about raising money for the UW. Organizers must establish a sponsorship form/method. Establish prizes for biggest loser and top fundraiser.

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Weight Loss Competition What’s Involved… A simple 5 step program Kick-Off Sign-Up Weekly Weigh-Ins Pledge Collection Grand Finale 1 2 3 4 5

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Weight Loss Competition What’s Involved… Step I: Kick Off Event Provide Overview of Event – Rules & Regulations Invite Guest Speakers (Motivational, Dietician, Fitness Trainer) Answer Questions & Concerns Distribute Sign-Up Packages May choose to Serve Light Refreshments Committee Commitment: 1 hour preparation, 1 hour presentation

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Weight Loss Competition What’s Involved… Step II: Signing Up Employees state interest in participating Employees are notified/invited to first weigh-in Other sign-up sheets for health/fitness session available Other: May choose to have a $20/participant sign-up fee Committee Commitment: approx. 2 hours for initial weigh-in

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Weight Loss Competition What’s Involved… Step III: Weekly Weigh-Ins Weigh-ins conducted by non-involved designate(s) Occur once per week, preferably at the same time each week Details of each participant documented on tracking sheets* Have additional sponsorship forms available Committee Commitment: approx. 1 hours for weekly weigh-ins

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Weight Loss Competition What’s Involved… Step IV: Pledge Collection Reminder sent out during last week of competition Pledge money collected and calculated Track sponsors that donated over $20 overall Determine who is highest fundraiser Committee Commitment: approx. 1-2 hours

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Weight Loss Competition What’s Involved… Step V: Grand Finale Invite DMT group to participate Present certificates to all participants Present special prizes to: Biggest Loser Second Runner Up Third Runner Up Highest Fundraiser Committee Commitment: 1 hour preparation, 1 hour presentation

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Weight Loss Competition Optional Features of Event… Offer Fun & Free Activities throughout competition Cultural Dances – Hula, Latin, Caribbean, etc. Healthy Recipes & Weight Loss Tips Yoga or Tai Chi Grand Finale Group Walk Recipes & Weight Loss Tips Access to Fitness Instructor on site (employee paid) Dietician/ Health Expert Session at beginning of event

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Weight Loss Competition Finance’s Success Story… This event was held for two years in a row Provided many benefits to the participants and to United Way Strongly supported by members of our DMT Fun way of weight loss in a safe, supportive environment Great fundraiser with minimal effort

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Weight Loss Competition Summary of our 2005 event… 29 participants 18 week competition 152 lbs lost Raised $3,000 for United Way

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Weight Loss Competition Summary of our 2006 event… 54 participants / 9 teams 14 week competition 404 lbs lost Raised over $4,000 for United Way

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Weight Loss Competition Comparison of 05/06 events…

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Weight Loss Competition Some event pictures...

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Weight Loss Competition Some event pictures...

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Weight Loss Competition Some event pictures...

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Weight Loss Competition Resources… Peel Public Health (Free Resource) Lunch & Learn presentations on Healthy Measures and Active Living. Call: 905-799-7700 Access to Fitness Instructor on site (employee paid) InFitSolution.com offers personalized group circuit training programs. Call: 416-460-2900 Your Own Staff Members (volunteers) To provide yoga classes, dancercise, group walks, etc.

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Weight Loss Competition Finance’s Biggest Loser Competition Thank you

Recognize: 

Recognize Recognize CEO can host a thank you reception Certificates, thank you notes Newsletters, intranet…

Evaluate: 

Evaluate

Thank you!: 

Thank you!