Sample Thank You to Employees

Dear Employee,

Thank you for being a part of our 2007 United Way campaign effort! Our employees have pledged a grand total of $__________________. This money will help thousands of local people through United Way 's network of health and human service agencies in Bucks County.

Because of your contribution, babies will be born healthier, families can overcome traumas like homelessness, and older people can live independently. Because of you, the United Way approach to solving and preventing problems will produce positive results next year in thousands of people's lives.

Thanks again for caring and for your personal contribution to our campaign. Your gift is an investment in tomorrow's future.

Sincerely,
(CEO signature and name)

Sample Retiree Letter (Be sure to print in larger type.)

Dear Retiree,
You and (COMPANY NAME's) retirees continue to be an important part of our organization. We value you for your past achievements and continued loyalty. As a retired employee, I would like to invite you to join us in supporting (COMPANY NAME'S) 2007 United Way campaign, which will take place from (DATE TO DATE) this year.

Through United Way of Bucks County, we have an opportunity to help our friends, neighbors, family and even our former co-workers by ensuring that our community remains strong and healthy.

Bucks County has the enviable reputation of taking care of its residents. This reputation is built on the efforts of people like you who give what they can to maintain an effective network of health and human services. And, United Way of Bucks County is the best place to spend our charitable dollars because:

• Local volunteers, study community needs, evaluate programs and make critical decisions about how contributed dollars are distributed.
• Through United Way , your gift helps the hungry and homeless, develops our youth, assists the elderly, strengthens the family and cares for children, rehabilitates the disabled, meets medical needs, keeps people healthy and provides emergency services.
• United Way is very efficient. In fact, more than 85 cents of every contributed dollar goes to services that help local people.

Thank you for making our community stronger through your United Way contribution. Keeping our community healthy for us and for future generations is our shared goal.

Sincerely,
(Senior management retiree)

Sample Kick-off Announcement

Dear employee,
Please mark (DATE) on your calendar as the kick-off for (COMPANY'S) annual United Way fund-raising effort. This year's campaign will run from (DATE to DATE) and our campaign coordinator, (NAME), has put together a series of exciting events for us to support and participate in.

(COMPANY NAME) cares deeply about our community and the quality of life that makes our metro area unique. Our support of United Way of Bucks County contributes to this spirit of caring.

Through our contributions, we can make sure help is there for families, co-workers and friends. United Way assures that a broad range of services is available to help local people when they need it most.

I believe that supporting United Way is a sound decision. We will have a chance to learn more about this organization during our kick-off rally.

(COMPANY NAME) is proud to support our local United Way. See you all at the kick-off rally.

Sincerely,
(CEO signature and name)

Sample Campaign Endorsement from CEO

Dear (Employee's Name),
Once a year, each of us has a chance to make a difference in the lives of people in our community through our company's United Way campaign. (COMPANY) believes we all have a responsibility to the community where we live and work. One of the ways we fulfill this responsibility is by giving to United Way of Bucks County.

United Way funds a broad range of health and human services in the Bucks County area. These services help local people in need, our friends, our neighbors, our family members and ourselves.

Please give to United Way of Bucks County because of the following reasons:

• Through United Way's exciting approach to solving community problems, your gift the hungry and homeless, develops our youth, assists the elderly, strengthens the family and cares for children, rehabilitates the disabled, meets medical needs, keeps people healthy and provides emergency services.
• United Way enlists the help of volunteers, people like you and me, to study community needs, evaluate programs and make critical decisions about where contributed dollars are spent each year.
• United Way of Bucks County is very efficient. In fact, more than 83 cents of every contributed dollar goes to services that help local people.
• To make a difference in our community, contribute to United Way through payroll deduction. It's the easiest, most convenient way to help provide year-round services to those in need.

(COMPANY'S) annual United Way kick-off event will be held (DATE). Our campaign will run from (DATE to DATE). Please participate in as many campaign events as possible. It's fun and a great way to learn about local services.

When one of our co-workers who is volunteering for United Way approaches you for a contribution, please say yes, consider the positive changes that can happen, and invest knowing that United Way is where your gift goes further!

Sincerely,
(CEO signature and name)