Below you will find a list of helpful tools, links and downloads that will assist in your workplace campaigns. If you have any questions, please use the question form on the right.
The Employee Campaign Volunteer (ECV) Guide details the essential steps to running a workplace campaign. Give it a read, it can save you a lot of time!
DOWNLOAD ECV GUIDE
A list of some of the most frequently asked questions during a workplace campaign.
DOWNLOAD FAQS
A handy checklist for those planning a campaign.
DOWNLOAD TIMELINE
Communicating is key to the success of any workplace campaign. To assist with your communication strategies, we have developed a series of sample templates that can be adapted to your workplace.
DOWNLOAD SAMPLE COMMUNICATIONS
These workshops are an absolute must for new Employee Campaign Volunteers and committee members. Please select from the following training sessions:
This Guide is a comprehensive booklet that will provide you with information on how to effectively serve as an ambassador for your campaign and canvass in your workplace.
DOWNLOAD GUIDE
This Rate Card shows exactly how easy it is to give at higher levels. With the substantial tax credits on charitable donations, giving at the Leader level is easier than many people think. This card helps illustrate that.
DOWNLOAD RATE CARD
Clip Sheets are helpful visual aids in showcasing the amount of change that can be made through many different donation amounts. Ranging from $1-$100 amounts, each clip sheet can be used to drive home the message that change is possible at any level of giving.
DOWNLOAD CLIP SHEETS
Most workplace campaigns will use the Generic Pledge Form but if you would like Personalized Pledge Forms please download the Personalized Pledge Form Request below and return it to your United Way representative instead.
DOWNLOAD PLEDGE FORM
Complete this form to have Personalized Pledge Forms created for your workplace campaign. Please send completed forms to your United Way representative.
DOWNLOAD REQUEST FORM
An overview of results achieved in the Alberta Capital Region. Further information about the issues we face in the Alberta Capital Region and the difference United Way makes is provided.
DOWNLOAD RESULTS
Use this document to get an overview of the difference United Way makes and the areas our work focuses on.
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
Hear from community impact specialists, field professionals and people whose lives have been positively impacted by United Way. Watch videos online or book a speaker for your workplace!
INVITE A SPEAKER
United Way can connect your organization with a volunteer project that appeals to your co-workers. Use this form to book an opportunity for your workplace.
BOOK A DAY OF CARING
Download a copy of our annual report to the community, complete with financials.
VIEW ANNUAL REPORT
A list of the Agencies, Partnerships
& Services of United Way in our capital region.
DOWNLOAD LIST
Use our posters in your office to bring awareness to your United Way Workplace Campaign.
DOWNLOAD POSTERS
Use our logo on materials you produce to identify them with your workplace campaign. Included in this set are print quality logos and logos for online or presentation use.
DOWNLOAD LOGO SET
Clip Sheets are helpful visual aids in showcasing the amount of change that can be made through many different donation amounts. Ranging from $1-$100 amounts, each clip sheet can be used to drive home the message that change is possible at any level of giving.
DOWNLOAD CLIP SHEETS
Order materials to promote the visibility of your campaign or special event here!
ORDER MATERIALS
Use this form to request materials to be loaned to you for your campaign or special event.
ORDER MATERIALS
Use this Special Event Planner to get a better idea of the costs and resources you will need for your event. Keeping everything organized is the first step to a successful event.
DOWNLOAD EVENT PLANNER
Need some ideas? Browse this exhaustive list of other workplace events for some much needed inspiration.
DOWNLOAD EVENT EXAMPLES
A quick one pager that outlines the date & time of each of United Way's events to support the 2011 Campaign.
All donors of $1000 or more are recognized in United Way's annual Leadership Roster online. Click here for more information
VIEW LEADERSHIP ROSTER
A detailed guide to assist in the planning and execution of a successful Leaders of the Way campaign.
DOWNLOAD GUIDE
A one page document with additional information about making a gift of Stocks and Securities.
DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT
Use this sample timeline to assist in running a successful Leaders of the Way Campaign in your workplace.
DOWNLOAD TIMELINE
Please use this form when receipt(s) are required for special events held in support of your employee campaign.
DOWNLOAD FORM
This document provides examples of Special Event gifts and charitable donations that do and do not qualify for tax receipts.
DOWNLOAD EXAMPLES
Please use this form when receipt(s) are required for an item donated to your employee campaign.
DOWNLOAD EXAMPLES
Further information about United Way receipting.
DOWNLOAD EXAMPLES
Written by one of our Campaign Managers, Jennifer Herrick, visit this blog often to stay up to date on what's going on in the Alberta Capital Region during campaign. Often has great advice for volunteers and gives a peek at what other workplaces are doing in their campaign.
VISIT THE BLOG
Want to get United Way news as fast as possible? Join in the conversation here by following us on Twitter (@myUnitedWay). Remember, if you use our username in any tweet you post, it will show up in our Twitter Feed on our website for everyone to see. Use it to your advantage!
FOLLOW US
Help us build an online community of like-minded United Way supporters by clicking the 'Like" button on our fanpage. Facebook will be the place to find the latest information on new posts, videos and upcoming contests.
LIKE US
Browse our collection of Campaign Videos, Discovery Speaker Videos or just sit back and watch the many video blogs we post throughout campaign. Who knows? You might see yourself there soon enough.
WATCH OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Is Youtube blocked at your office? You might have more success with Vimeo. Give it a shot. All of our campaign videos can be viewed here as well.
TRY VIMEO
Looking for photos from an event you attended? They will most likely be here and you can download any one of them. Remember, if you have photos you'd like to share, pass them along to your Loaned Representative or Campaign Manager and they will get them uploaded for everyone to see. A great way to showcase the good your workplace is doing!
VISIT FLICKR
Edmonton’s Housing First initiative is a focused effort to bring people experiencing homelessness off the streets. For Wendy Ward, an apartment of her own helped break the cycle of drugs, crime and hopelessness.
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Community involvement is a value that’s been passed down through each generation of the Wheaton family.
READ MORE
Local organizations are committed to eliminating homelessness before this decade ends.
READ MORE
What do the Grey Cup and community supporters have in common?
READ MORE
Frank shares his story of life and chronic mental illness.
READ MORE
Meet Mark McCormack, president of the Make Poverty History student group at the University of Alberta.
READ MORE
An innovative program in Goodwill’s contract division teaches valuable skills to people with disabilities.
READ MORE
It’s an oft-repeated maxim: Gen Y doesn’t care about anyone but themselves. But does that mean it’s true?
READ MORE
Want to thank your volunteers? Use this template to create a certificate of appreciation!
DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE
Would you like us to create certificates to thank your committee? Use this online form and we will e-mail you the certificates in 2-3 days.
REQUEST CERTIFICATES
E-mail us at campaignsupport@myunitedway.ca for a customized thank you poster.
VIEW A SAMPLE POSTER
If you know of someone on your United Way Workplace Campaign Committee who is deserving of a Spirit Award, use this online form to nominate them. Spirit Award descriptions are also available here.
NOMINATE SOMEONE
View videos and descriptions of last year's Spirit Award Winners
SEE LAST YEAR'S WINNERS
