united way of forsyth county educate> engage> empower 2010

United Way of Forsyth County

Educate> Engage> Empower

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United Way of Forsyth County 2

WLC Mission

To reach out to women in our community to educate,

engage, and empower them in meeting the most

pressing needs in Forsyth County.

Our objective is to help women develop even further as

philanthropic leaders, advocates and community investors through

volunteer, education, and networking opportunities.


History of WLC:

•The First WLC was started 10 years ago, now there are over 130 “chapters” across the country.

•In 2007, United Way of Forsyth County started our local WLC.

•Since inception, we have grown to over 840 members and have raised more than $1,500,000.


What is the WLC Focus?

An Increased Graduation Rate Provides Significant Benefits to our Community:• On average, high school graduates earn 32% more than high

school drop-outs.

• Graduates more likely to live above the poverty line and less likely to serve time in prison or to experience homelessness.

• High graduation rates help attract new business to communities and fuels stronger local economies.

• High school graduates are critical to a stable and productive workforce.


Focused Objective

To provide success-ready students to the 9th grade, with initial focus on Middle School students that will enter 9th grade at Parkland Magnet High School by funding the following projects:

• Tutoring program

• Strengthening Families Program

• Summer Success Academy


• 2 prong approach which includes both traditional afterschool tutoring, as well as an innovative model that includes an additional in classroom teacher in each Language Arts classroom. Over 230 students are being touched by this project, every single week.

• Saturday Academy allowed students to receive additional tutoring hours to prepare for their EOG tests.

• One 6th grader (Victor Gonzalez) has been quoted “My parents always want me to stay for tutoring all the time. They say it will help me do better in school and afterschool, and I want to pass the EOG this year.”

Tutoring Program


•The goal of the Strengthening Families Program is to strengthen parenting skills, improve family relationships and communication and to reduce substance abuse and other problematic behaviors in middle school students.

•A meal, childcare, and incentives for participation are provided.

•SFP has completed 11sessions.

•49 families have graduated thanks to the efforts of WLC women who have provided over 400 volunteer hours.

Strengthening Families Program


Summer Success Academy

•The 2009 Summer Success Academy at Philo Magnet Academy was held for two weeks in mid-July, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each weekday. This year WLC expanded to include rising 7th graders at Philo Magnet Academy and rising 6th graders at Mineral Springs Middle School.

•Transportation, breakfast and lunch were provided free of

charge again this year.

•We had 63 rising 6th graders and 40 rising 7th graders attended the Summer Success Academies.

•WLC provided over 300 volunteer hours to support the Summer Success Academies.

•The 2010 Summer Success Academy will be expanded to Mineral Springs Middle School


Measuring Our Success

• Since we are working with middle school students, it will be several years before our projects have a direct impact on the county’s high school graduation rate.

• Success will be measured by:

improvements in standardized test scores

the number of students that are functioning at grade level

the number of students that are promoted to the next grade

reduced behavior problems in school

Key Outcomes

Philo Middle School 2008 2009 2010 Mid Year

Change

2009 to 2010

6th grade students passing math & reading end of grade tests

27.5%- Math

16.5%- Reading

51.4%- Math

41.5%-Reading

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87% - Math

152%-

Reading

All students (6th – 8th) passing math & reading end of grade test

29.6%- Math

18.3%-Reading

49.5%- Math

29.9%- Reading

53.3%- Math

46.2%-Reading

120% - Math

96% -Reading


How Can You Help?

• Join WLC - Take Advantage of the Reynolds American

Foundation Challenge Match which is available to new and next

Level Leadership Circle Donors

• Let Us Hear From YOU! We welcome your ideas, involvement

and creativity [email protected]

• Spread the Word – Invite your friends and colleagues to learn

more about the WLC


How the Challenge Match Works

Leadership Circle Step-Up(For New Leadership Circle Donors)

• Members contributing $500 or commit to increase their

contribution by at least $100 annually to reach the Leadership

Circle level of $1,000

• Members will receive a match in each year equal to the difference

between their contribution and $1,000

• These members will be recognized as Leadership Circle donors

beginning in year one


Contribution Match Total

2009 $0 - $499 n/a $0 - $499

2010 $500 $500 $1,000

2011 $600 $400 $1,000

2012 $700 $300 $1,000

2013 $800 $200 $1,000

2014 $900 $100 $1,000

2015 $1,000 $0 $1,000

Leadership Circle Step-Up


Leadership Circle Step-Up

Year Donor Contribution Match Total

2009 $620 n/a $620

2010 $720 $280 $1,000

2011 $820 $180 $1,000

2012 $920 $80 $1,000

2013 $1,000 n/a $1,000

Here’s another example with a donor currently giving more than $500.


How the Challenge Match Works

Leadership Circle Next Level Challenge(For Existing Leadership Circle Donors)

• Those who are Leadership Circle members should commit to

reaching the next level and increase their contributions based on

the table on the next slide

• Donors have up to 5 years to reach the next leadership level

• Donors will be recognized at the next leadership level beginning

in year one


FROM TO

Level $ Level $Minimum Increase per year

Bronze $1,000 Silver $1,500 $100

Silver $1,500 Gold $2,500 $200

Gold $2,500 Platinum $3,500 $200

Platinum $3,500 Diamond $5,000 $300

Leadership Circle Next Level Challenge


Year Donor Contribution Match Level

2009 $1,000 n/a Bronze

2010 $1,100 $400 Silver

2011 $1,200 $300 Silver

2012 $1,300 $200 Silver

2013 $1,400 $100 Silver

2014 $1,500 n/a Silver

For example, a woman already giving $1,000 should plan to increase her gift

by $100 each year to get to $1,500.

Leadership Circle Next Level Challenge


Common Questions Asked• If the woman has a spouse who gives, how can she qualify

for the WLC match?

The intent of the match is to empower women to give more money to United Way, not to

shift the couple’s giving. In addition to what the spouse currently gives, the woman needs

to increase her personal contribution by the minimum requirement.

• Can the woman designate her increase to an agency?

No, in order to become a WLC donor and receive the match, she must designate the

increase to go to WLC. All increases and matches will go to the WLC project.

• If a woman has already fulfilled her WLC commitment and reached her

targeted Leadership Circle Level, what must she do to maintain her WLC

membership? What match will she receive?

Your gift should increase annually by $25 or more. Your increase will be matched dollar-

for dollar and will be used to fund WLC projects.


Common Questions Asked• Can the woman designate her entire contribution to the WLC?

No, so as not to negatively impact the United Way’s overall campaign funding, only the

increased contribution and the match can go to the WLC.

• Will the WLC match dollars be included in the company’s total United

Way contribution?

No, but the company can count the increased contributions by its employees.

• Can men join the WLC or contribute to the WLC in honor of a

wife/mother/daughter/etc.?

No, the WLC is limited to women members. However, men are encouraged to take a

brochure and pledge form home and ask his wife/daughter to make an individual

contribution to participate in WLC.


For More Information

• Visit United Way’s website

www.forsythWLC.org

• E-mail us at [email protected]

• Visit us on Facebook and LinkedIn

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