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Message from the Campaign Co-Chairs

 

Jennifer Rizzotti, 2009 United Way Community Campaign co-chair   Shaun Mathews, 2009 United Way Community Campaign co-chair   Chief Charles Teale, 2009 United Way Community Campaign co-chair

Jennifer Rizzotti
Head Coach
University of Hartford
Women's Basketball

 

Shaun Mathews
Executive Vice President
ING Investment Management

 

Chief Charles Teale
Hartford Fire Department

July 2009

Dear Community Campaign Coordinator,

Welcome! Thank you for agreeing to lead the 2009 United Way Community Campaign at your workplace. We hope you are as excited as we are 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 active participants in our community, we 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, we extend our gratitude in advance.

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 this website you’ll find all sorts of helpful links to specific resources that will make your job easier, including sample letters, 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.

YOUR MONEY GOES FURTHER!

The United Way Community Campaign had fundraising and related expenses of just 11.5% in fiscal year 2008, compared with the Better Business Bureau’s acceptable standard of up to 35%.

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QUESTIONS?

Contact your company coordinator, or call the United Way Community Campaign Hotline at 860-493-6895.