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Everything you need to inspire and empower your team to make a difference!
Thank you for your commitment to improving the lives of local families and individuals.
Join the hundreds of companies partnering with United Way of the Midlands to drive lasting change in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro.
United Way of the Midlands is here to help you plan and execute the type of fundraising campaign that makes the most sense for your organization.
We’re excited to work with you, so let’s get started!
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Promote your campaign
thank you to our 2024 Campaign Chairs, Randy & Candace wood!
We are so grateful to Randy & Candace and the entire Lindsay team for stepping up and leading our 2024-2025 campaign.
Upcoming Leadership
2025
Jeff and Lisa Russell
President and CEO
2026
Paul and Julie Maass
CEO
2027
Derek and Nicole Leathers
Chairman and CEO
2028
John and Amy Henderson
President and CEO
Our team
we are here to help make your campaign a success.
Reach out to us any time to learn more about your campaign options, think through fundraising ideas, plan the perfect campaign kickoff and more!
liz Christensen
Director, Leadership Donor Management
Office: 402-997-7061
Mobile: 402-997-7061
Maureen irish
planning your campaign
Follow these steps that are proven to engage, excite and unite your team.
Campaign manager handbook
Everything you've ever wanted to know about running a UWM Workplace Campaign is now in one place!
The Campaign Manager Handbook is designed to assist you in planning, implementing and evaluating your campaign from beginning to end.
Resources included:
- Get Started Guide
- Campaign Checklist
- Campaign Ideas
Virtual Tools
Finding the right tool to pull off a virtual campaign or fundraising activity can be tough, but we’ve compiled some resources to get you started! Please message your Donor Engagement representative directly if you have questions about utilizing one of these tools for your campaign. You can find our team members and their contact information here.
Set up an online fundraiser, including text-to-give, with the help of our Donor Engagement and Operations teams! Contact your Donor Engagement representative to express your interest. Local companies large and small have leveraged these tools as an additional payment method for fundraising – allowing them to handle less cash, easily track dollars raised and offer a simple and convenient way for employees to give in the moment during campaign events.
Other Virtual Tools:
Zoom • GoToMeeting • BlueJeans • Duo by Google • Facebook Live • Youtube • Youtube Live
Campaign Examples
Watch as Campaign Managers just like YOU share ways to make your United Way campaign a success!
Campaign manager resources
These videos feature local corporate partners who share how you can run a successful campaign this year. Campaign Managers just like you share ways to make your United Way campaign a success.
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Campaign examples
Get inspired by videos from real United Way campaign activities.
Pick a Partner
Fundraise for a good cause, support local business AND save yourself time and effort!
We are so excited to work with amazing local business partners that can help make your fundraising campaign seamless and special. Explore below and find the right fit for you and your team today!
Purchase a Rocket Carwash for $10 ($23.99 value) and Rocket Carwash will donate $6 back to UWM.
Choose from 14 different pasta dishes and take a night off from cooking – it’s good for your community!
Biaggi’s will donate 20% of your purchase to UWM.
Have fun, bond with coworkers and give back with our Corky Canvas partnership. Corky Canvas will donate 28% of the ticket price back to UWM.
Purchase a Community Strong t-shirt today and help those in need!
Employees will record their company during checkout so your campaign will receive credit.
Our Kendra Gives Back program is to help fundraising efforts by offering 20% of all proceeds from designated shopping events this year at Kendra Scott Village Pointe.
Enjoy award-winning, mouthwatering, finger-lickin’ good southern barbeque!
10% of catering proceeds will be donated to UWM.
Use your customized company code when checking out and save 10% on your entire purchase and The Cordial Cherry will donate an additional 10% to UWM!
Campaign Materials
Discover all the United Way materials you need to make your campaign a success!
Pledge forms
Access pledge forms for printing or encourage your employees to save paper by filling them out digitally.
Print materials
View and download our investment brochure, posters, pledge forms and more!
videos
Hear from our agency partners and stories of need and success in our community.
emails
Multiple emails you can customize to meet your organization’s needs.
success stories
Several community success stories for you to share with your team.
digital materials
Here you can explore assets for you to use in emails, digital displays, on social media and more!
Volunteer Opportunity
BY SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENTS, YOU CAN TOUCH SOMEONE’S LIFE IN A TRULY POWERFUL WAY.
BY SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENTS, YOU CAN TOUCH SOMEONE’S LIFE IN A TRULY POWERFUL WAY.
Thank you for helping local students shine and improvING their health, academics and confidence!
BY SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENTS, YOU CAN TOUCH SOMEONE’S LIFE IN A TRULY POWERFUL WAY.
A can of food on a pantry shelf. 30 minutes spent reading with a student. A fresh layer of paint in a shelter. These may seem like small acts of kindness, but they make a world of a difference for individuals in need. You can offer the hope and dignity that helps someone build a better life for their family, today.
Feel stronger connections to co-workers
Feel more connected to community
Feel proud to work at their company
Learn more about the needs and resources in the community
volunteer with your company
The caring spirit of your team shines through volunteerism and creates a space to strengthen your culture, serve the causes you are passionate about, and share lasting memories together.
CUSTOM CORPORATE PROJECTS
You select the date, time commitment, the number of volunteers you would like to participate, and share more about your team’s desired impact, and we work with you to find a volunteer project that fits your goals!
We welcome the opportunity to schedule volunteer projects customized for your team. Whether you want to hold an annual day of service for your employees, or schedule regular projects throughout the year, we will partner with you to achieve your team’s volunteer objectives to support our neighbors throughout the metro.
GOOD ON THE GO
Good on the Go is an opportunity for your team to address the demand for essential items our agency partners need to conduct their vital programing and support our neighbors’ needs.
Your team selects from a variety of kits ranging from snack pack kits, to literacy kits, to hygiene kits, and many more. We work with you to identify an agency recipient. We create a budget for the project and order the materials for the kits, then we come to your office to have your team assemble the kits together. We can even invite the agency recipient to join us to share more about the impact of the kits to help families access the essentials they need to thrive.
UWM Volunteer Events
We encourage your team to take part in our community-wide volunteer events held throughout the year.
Save the date and learn more information below!
shine bright
August 5 - 8, 2024
Mid-America Center
A single day of service where individual volunteers and volunteer teams spend their day making a difference at local nonprofits to fulfill a variety of needs – from painting, meal service and yard work to everything in between.
day of caring
September 12, 2024
Nonprofit locations across the metro
A single day of service where individual volunteers and volunteer teams spend their day making a difference at local nonprofits to fulfill a variety of needs – from painting, meal service and yard work to everything in between.
holiday helpers
November 1 - December 31, 2024
Nonprofit locations across the metro
Each year from November – December, Holiday Helpers showcases the reason for the season by supporting agency programs during a critical time of year through supply drives, volunteer projects and more.
MLK Day of service
January 20, 2025
The Highlander
This one-day event brings together community members from across the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro to celebrate the work of Dr. King, network and build connections to make great things happen in our community.
day of caring
April 21-25, 2025
Corporate and nonprofit partners across the metro
National Volunteer Week celebrates the impact of volunteer efforts and the power of community. During this week we hold five Good on the Go events, one for each day, to provide agency partners with the essentials they need! Volunteer opportunities at nonprofit partners throughout the metro are also posted, so individuals can come together in the spirit of service to make an impact during the full month of April, which is Global Volunteer Month.
Leadership Groups
Explore our leadership groups and inspire your team to get involved!
Tocqueville society
The Tocqueville Society of United Way of the Midlands was established in 1988 by twelve charter members whose vision and belief in the community spurred others to join and give. Today, the Tocqueville Society has more than 250 members and has notably raised over $90 million since its inception. This investment has led to the delivery of more than 1.9 million vital community services to help those in need across the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.
bridgebuilder society
United Way of the Midlands Bridgebuilders Society – Established in 1989, the Bridgebuilders Society recognizes individuals and families making annual gifts of $1,000 to $9,999. Such gifts represent a new level of community participation and involvement which helps bridge the gap between the increasing needs in our community and the services available to meet them. There are more than 2,900 local Bridgebuilders strengthening the local community through their support of United Way of the Midlands.
women united
The mission of Women United is to inspire, celebrate, educate and engage women in philanthropy and service related to their investment in the work of United Way of the Midlands. United Way of the Midlands Women United will positively impact lives in our community.
Women United…Leading the Way. EDUCATE. VOLUNTEER. INVEST.
emerging leaders
The Emerging Leaders are passionate professionals who are driven to make a difference through volunteerism, advocacy and philanthropy. They engage the next generation of leaders to influence positive change in our community through United Way.
TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
The Tocqueville Society of United Way of the Midlands was established in 1988 by twelve charter members whose vision and belief in the community spurred others to join and give. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of Tocqueville Society donors this past year, membership hit 373, surpassing a goal the Society had been striving toward for years. As a result of this achievement, Mr. Warren Buffett increased his match of United Way’s total campaign dollars, and thousands of additional dollars were invested into our community to help people facing challenges in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro. Together, Tocqueville Society members are truly making a difference and ensuring the metro becomes stronger for the generations of tomorrow.
Donation requirement: $10,000 or more
BRIDGEBUILDERS SOCIETY
United Way of the Midlands Bridgebuilders Society. Established in 1989, the Bridgebuilders Society recognizes individuals and families making annual gifts of $1,000 to $9,999. Such gifts represent a new level of community participation and involvement which helps bridge the gap between the increasing needs in our community and the services available to meet them. There are more than 2,900 local Bridgebuilders strengthening the local community through their support of United Way of the Midlands.
Donation requirement: $1,000 to $9,999
WOMEN UNITED
The mission of Women United is to inspire, celebrate, educate and engage women in philanthropy and service related to their investment in the work of United Way of the Midlands. United Way of the Midlands Women United will positively impact lives in our community. Women United…Leading the Way. EDUCATE. VOLUNTEER. INVEST.
Donation requirement: $1,500 or more
EMERGING LEADERS
The Emerging Leaders are passionate professionals under 40 who are driven to make a difference through volunteerism, advocacy and philanthropy. They engage the next generation of leaders to influence positive change in our community through United Way.
Donation requirement: $250 or more
thank you to our corporate partners
With your belief and trust in what we do, we work alongside our partners to build awareness of community needs and form a Circle of Support to address those needs.
