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LIVE UNITED: 2008 Speaker’s Bureau Training

Give. Advocate. Volunteer.

LIVE UNITED TM

2008 Speaker’s

Bureau Training

Please RSVP to Perry Rollings at

[email protected] or 320.252.0227

by August 4, 2008

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

or

Thursday, August 28, 2008

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

The fi rst hour of each session will be training for those

who are new to public speaking and those who would

like help in developing their presentations.

The second hour will focus on the new LIVE UNITEDTM

message, roles and expectations, best practices and a

presentation of

the 2008 campaign video.

Learning How to LIVE

UNITED Together:

2008 Campaign

Manager Training

Give. Advocate. Volunteer.

LIVE UNITEDTM

2008 Campaign

Manager Training

Please RSVP to United Way at 320 252 0227 or

[email protected] by July 9, 2008.

July 16, 2008 9:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m.

August 7, 2008 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

August 21, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

September 10, 2008 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

The fi rst hour of each session is designed for new

campaign managers, however, all are welcome to

attend.

The last hour and a half of training is intended for

new and experienced campaign managers with a

tour and presentation of the 2008 LIVE UNITEDTM

campaign video.

HOW TO LIVE UNITED IN YOUR

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HAVE FUN.

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Campaign Ideas

Rustlin Up a Better Future

Pirates of the CAREibbean

Ordinary People with Extraordinary Hearts

The Caring Grand Prix

Kick in Your Share

Take Stock in the Community

The Great Give Together

We Don’t Mean to ‘Hammer’ Home the Point but

We Need Your Help

Red Carpet United Way Premier

Blanket Our Community with Caring

Horton Hears a Who

27 Dresses/Suits

Pledge and Play for United Way

Special Events That Can be Used With Any Theme

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Rustlin Up a Better Future

Special Events:

Stick horse race

Pay people to baby-sit/protect your horse from

thieves and pay a ransom when stolen

Sell sheriff badges for casual day/free admission

Quick draw shooting contest using video game/

dart guns

Gold Rush (much like a football board)

Camp fi re BBQ/chili cook-off or chuck wagon

lunch

Contest on best gang names i.e. apple dumpling

gang

Western trivia

Wanted poster (mystery outlaw) sell clues to the

identity

Jail n Bail

Paper horse race contest, employees purchase

paper horse name and decorate it and each day

they receive one draw to advance their horse

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Successful community giving...Have two things in common: good planning and wide

participation. Here are ideas to spark involvement

and FUN! Successful managers say special events

take planning. Ask yourself these questions before

your event:

What are your organization’s goals for community

giving?

What do you hope to accomplish through special

events?

What non-monetary goals do you have?

- Creating greater community

understanding

- Increasing volunteering

- Building morale

What resources are available?

- People

- Materials

- Incentives

- Entertainment

- United Way consultant

Think about the return on your investment - what

makes a special event valuable? What “returns” do

you expect? Above all, have fun and say thanks to

everyone.

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LIVE UNITED.

Companies Benefi t From United Way

How can your company benefit by running a United Way campaign?

• Your participation in a United Way campaign promotes camaraderie and teambuilding among

employees and builds corporate spirit!

• Clients and employees will view you as a conscientious company. Creating a stronger community

creates a better business environment.

• Active and visible United Way support on the part of your company is well received in the eyes of the

community. Supporting United Way exhibits a strong social responsibility on the part of both the

company and the employees.

• If your company matches employee gifts, or provides a corporate gift, you receive tax benefits.

• Corporate leaders and employees are encouraged to take a leadership role in the direction of United

Way of Central Minnesota, including having a strong voice in the allocation of donor dollars.

LIVE UNITED.

Campaign Incentive IdeasIncentivesIncentives are a great way to get employees involved and they do not have to be expensive. Incentives can

be awarded to departments or individuals for donating, or participating during special events. Companies

use incentives to recognize high participation rates, first time givers, and for meeting company/department

goals. They also encourage prompt return of pledge forms.

· Celebration lunch · Department store gift certificates

· Free massages · Movie tickets

· Weekend trips · Open soda machine for day or hour

· Time off from work · Pre-paid phone cards

· Restaurant gift certificates · Parking space

· Trade jobs for a day · Gym membership

· Sporting event tickets · Lunch with the boss

· Maid service · Casual dress days

· Lottery tickets · Free oil changes

· Free snacks or meals · Extra breaks or extended lunch periods

· Call in “well” day · Car washed by management

· Candy · In winter start or scrape car

These are only suggestions. There are many other possible incentives that would entice your employees.

Remember to utilize your Campaign Consultant for suggestions and assistance.

LIVE UNITED.

Why Give to United WayWhy should you choose to give to United Way through your workplace campaign?There are many benefits to workplace giving vs. direct giving.

Local Dollars Meet Local Needs · Local volunteers determine and prioritize local needs.

· Volunteer teams distribute money to programs meeting those needs.

Programs That Receive Dollars Are Held Accountable · Annual review of financial reports and audits.

· Annual reports documenting the effectiveness of the services provided are

required.

Larger Gifts Are Possible Through the Convenience of Payroll Deduction · Small installments once or twice a month add up to a lot in one year.

More Money Goes to Services Instead of Fundraising Costs · Reduces the need for high cost direct mail, telemarketing or special events

fundraising.

· To reach you at home some charities can spend as much as 75 cents to raise $1.

· Lower cost of processing donations for the agencies, they process one check

instead of many.

· United Way has a low overhead--less than 15.5% administration and fundraising.

administration.

It Provides a Steady,Year-Round Investment in Community Issues · United Way informs partners of their total annual gift.

· Dollars are paid monthly

LIVE UNITED.

Campaign Strategies to Increase Giving and

ParticipationMust-Do Strategies• Obtain CEO and top management support and endorsement.

• Communicate increasing community need to the donor.

• Develop a strong campaign structure including a committed campaign chair.

• Connect the donor’s personal well being with helping people in need. (“It takes everyone on the

community…

• Ask all employees to contribute. Make sure everyone has the opportunity to give.

• Utilize internal campaign data to focus and manage the campaign.

• Set internal goals based on potential.

Should-Do Strategies• Recognize the contributor’s previous support.

• Meet with your Campaign Consultant.

• Utilize tours, speakers, testimonials and per community statistics.

• Hold group meetings to present reasons for increased contributions.

• Utilize company time for coordinator and committee trainings.

• Show immediate expression of appreciation to donors and potential donors.

• Solicit labor endorsement and participation on committee (if applicable).

• Plan use of campaign materials and activities.

Could-Do Strategies• Use giving level structures.

• Use incentives (drawing, etc.) for employees that increase gifts.

• Send out endorsement letters stressing individual and company goals.

• Show video at group meetings.

• Meet with past coordinator for additional ideas

and strategies.

• Offer incentives for those who give for the first time.

• Appoint co-chairs of the campaign.

United Way of Central Minnesota

2700 1st Street N., Suite 300

St. Cloud, MN 56303

tel 320.252.0227 fax 320.252.6213

www.unitedwayhelps.org

Mission: To improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of Central Minnesota.

Opening up the World: The United Cerebral Palsy of Central Minnesota Story

Imagine not being able to drive your car to work tomorrow, being unable to check your e-mails, or

not having the capability to walk out to your mail box to retrieve your mail. An individual may experience

situations like these as a result of cerebral palsy, a condition that affects body movement and muscle

coordination. What would your life be like? How would you do the every day tasks that you currently

partake in?

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Minnesota has the answers and possible solutions to those with

cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Their mission: To enrich the quality of life for the persons with

cerebral palsy and other disabilities. In order to assist in the fulfillment of their mission UCP provides

several programs and services to those who have CP or another disability. The programs and services that

UCP of Central Minnesota provides are agency funded. United Way of Central Minnesota is one of the

agencies that assist in funding.

UCP’s programs include Information, Referral and Public Education, Scholarship Program,

Financial Assistance, Computers Go Round, and Device Demonstration and Loan. One of their main

programs is financial assistance for specialized equipment. Many individuals who are diagnosed with

cerebral palsy participate in physical therapy. Their physical therapist may suggest that they get a bike,

not only for the movement of their body, but also in order to mobilize themselves. The bikes that are

purchased for individuals with cerebral palsy range from $700 to $3,000. With the help of UCP, these

individuals are able to get some, if not all, of their bike paid for allowing the individual to guide

themselves throughout the world.

Among UCP’s programs are events for those who are affected with cerebral palsy and other

diseases, such as bowling. Because an individual with cerebral palsy may be unable to control the

movement of his or her hand or may not be able to put their fingers into the

holes of the bowling ball UCP brought in metal ramps in which the

individuals were able to push the ball down the ramp and the bowling ball

would then roll down the bowling alley. Many parents were grateful for this

event as it allowed them to find an activity in which everyone in the family

could participate in together and also allowed their children to meet others

who may have a similar condition to theirs.

Another event in which UCP helps fund is therapeutic horse back

riding. This particular activity has been recommended by physical

therapists for those who have cerebral palsy because it helps strengthen

trunk muscles as well as leg muscles. However, this technique is not yet

funded by insurance. UCP assists in the funding of this technique.

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Minnesota helps those who are

diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other diseases without limits. UCP

opens up doors that many of these individuals may have not known were

there. Whether it be meeting new friends, getting a new bike in order to move around, or going to school,

UCP is there for a lifetime opening up new doors and opening up the world.



St. Cloud, MN 56303

tel 320.252.0227 fax 320.252.6213



MEDIA ADVISORY

United Way 2-1-1: Finding help and resources within your community

The first step in finding help is knowing who to call. Dial your community help line at 2-1-1 or 1-800-

543-7709. United Way 2-1-1, formerly First Call for Help, is a free, confidential help line available 24 hours-

a-day and 7 days-a-week. Trained respondents provide callers with information about and referrals to

human services. United Way 2-1-1 can connect you to parenting and family resources, housing assistance,

food, health services, legal help, transportation, senior services and much more. If you are interested in

spreading the word about United Way 2-1-1 free information cards and posters are available for your

business, organization, school, service club, neighborhood, or faith community.

Last year, United Way 2-1-1 of Central Minnesota answered 7,353 calls and gave 11,116 referrals for

various services with 5,175 of those referrals being for basic needs. The following are samples of the types

of calls United Way 2-1-1 receives.

• A young woman called United Way 2-1-1. She was just kicked out of her home after she had told her

parents that she was pregnant. She had no place to stay and did not know where to turn – she was

16 years old. 2-1-1 referred her to a transitional program for women ages 14 and up who are

pregnant and in need of supportive services.

• A man called 2-1-1 during his lunch break and was seeking information on where he could see a

doctor. He did not have insurance until next month and could not afford to see his regular doctor.

2-1-1 referred him to a health clinic that would see him and go on a sliding scale fee based on his

income.

• An elderly woman called United Way 2-1-1 needing assistance with minor housing repairs for which

she had no one to help. In talking with the woman, the 2-1-1 specialist recognized that she also

needed help with food. 2-1-1 was able to refer her to an agency that could assist her with her

housing repairs as well as a program that could provide her with home delivered meals.

United Way 2-1-1 is a Minnesota statewide service. Central Minnesota United Way 2-1-1, based out of

St. Cloud, offers services for the eight county areas of Benton, Crow Wing, Kandiyohi, Morrison,

Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright. If you have any questions regarding United Way 2-1-1, please

contact the United Way office at 320-252-0227, 2-1-1, or 1-800-543-7709, or visit

www.unitedwayhelps.org.



St. Cloud, MN 56303

tel 320.252.0227 fax 320.252.6213



CONTACT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Betty Schnettler July 22, 2008

Director of Partnerships and Services


United Way: 320.252.0227

Direct line: 320.229.3507

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Many American families currently have insufficient or no prescription drug coverage as healthcare

costs continue rising. To help address this issue, FamilyWize offers prescription drug discount cards to

help people lower the cost of their medicine with an average savings of 35 percent on prescription drug

costs. FamilyWize cards are primarily for people with no health insurance or need medicine not covered

by their insurance plan. There are no age restrictions, no income restrictions and no limit on how many

times you can use the card.

United Way of Central Minnesota is distributing cards free-of-charge as are more than 670 United

Ways across the United States. FamilyWize cards can be obtained by going to TriCAP, Mid Minnesota

Family Medicine Center, Catholic Charities Emergency Services or United Way of Central Minnesota.

Another alternative is to visit the FamilyWize website, www.familywize.org, and print a card. This website

also contains information on participating pharmacies and information on drug prices. More than 50

pharmacies in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne and Wright counties are participating.

United Way believes that it takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter

future. Together, we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own.

If you would like to learn more about how you can help promote the program or need additional

information, contact United Way 2-1-1 by dialing 211 or 1-800-543-7709.



St. Cloud, MN 56303

tel 320.252.0227 fax 320.252.6213


United Way of Central Minnesota (UWCM) is an organization that offers an abundance of

opportunities to a variety of people. United Way’s focus is on education, income, and health in order

to advance the common good and create a better life for all.

UWCM currently invests in 46 partner programs in the community that fit within priority funding areas including special initiatives such as Success By 6, United Way 2-1-1, Financial Stability, United

Way Volunteer Central, and Youth As Resources.

United Way’s goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the

first place. One issue plaguing our community as well as our country is financial instability with over

12% of the U.S. population below the federal poverty level and soaring credit card debt. The average family with a credit card carries $9,300 in debt, leaving them vulnerable to serious financial

difficulties in the event of unemployment, unexpected illness, or a costly repair. Research has

shown that one in three households have to use credit cards to cover basic living expenses such as groceries or insurance. In order to address these issues and meet the needs of our community,

United Way has developed a Financial Stability Initiative.

The Financial Stability Initiative focuses on realistic solutions that increase financial health and

long-term economic independence for individuals and families. United Way’s approach to help individuals and families through this process consists of three steps; increase income, build

savings, and gain and sustain assets.

The first step, increase income, offers a variety of approaches that allow individuals and families to

utilize available resources in order to increase their income. These approaches include claiming

earned income tax credits, credit repair and debt reduction, workforce development, and accessing public and employer benefits. The second step, build savings, assists individuals and families to

learn and understand savings. Thirty-seven percent of lower income families have a savings or checking account with at least $300 saved. Teaching others about saving campaigns and split

refunds allows for financial flexibility benefits including helping in a time of emergency. The third

step, to gain and sustain assets, educates individuals and families the importance of assets and how they may help families get out of poverty and prevent further generations from experiencing

poverty.

United Way provides an array of services for individuals and families; the financial stability initiative

is one of the efforts to respond to local needs. UWCM promotes the earned income tax credit, free tax preparation sites, provides funding to a local program for individual development accounts and

is working to educate the community on financial health.

Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people, connected,

interdependent, and united. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the

condition of all. It takes everyone in the community working together to LIVE UNITED.

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