Message from the Campaign Chairman
Douglas G. Elliot
August, 2008
Dear Community Campaign Coordinator,
Welcome! Thank you for agreeing to lead the 2008
United Way Community Campaign at your organization.
I hope you are as excited as I am about
participating in this important campaign that will
raise dollars to make a visible and long-lasting
difference in central and northeastern Connecticut.
As a Campaign Coordinator, you are on the front
lines: Your commitment, dedication and passion for
this volunteer role will be, in the end, what
contributes most to our success.
As a businessman and community volunteer, I feel
strongly that a contribution through our local
United Way Community Campaign is the best way to
ensure that children are successful, families are
strong and healthy, and there is a safety net for
those in need. We recognize that your work on the
campaign will be an investment of your time,
resources, creativity, and caring. For all that you
will do, I extend my gratitude in advance.
We have a new name – and a new website,
www.unitedwayinc.org. You used to know us as United
Way of the Capital Area, but now our adoption of the
name United Way of Central and Northeastern
Connecticut reflects our true footprint in this
state. We are proud to serve 40 communities, from
New Britain in the west to Windham in the east, from
Enfield in the north to Rocky Hill in the south.
The Campaign
Toolkit will equip you with helpful information
on how to run the most effective campaign. All of
the steps outlined in this guide are proven to
deliver successful results. In addition, on our
website you’ll find all sorts of helpful links to
specific resources that will make your job easier,
including sample letters, suggested themes, logos,
vendor lists, and much more.
It‘s time to get started. The first thing to do
is contact your local United Way Community Campaign
staff member or Loaned Executive. Engage them in
every step of your campaign process, from planning
to reporting results to thanking your donors. You do
not have to do this job alone!
Thank you for lending your time and talents to
ensure that everyone in our community has the
opportunity for a better future.
Sincerely,
Douglas G. Elliot
President and CEO, Hartford Steam Boiler
2008 United Way Community Campaign Chairman