United Way of Racine County United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org • Give United so others can LIVE UNITED! • Only in Wisconsin! Highlight those things unique to the Badger state: cheese curd building structures, Packer party, Klement’s Sausages race, Kringle sale, Polka dancing contest, guess what shows/movies take place in WI, design your own Harley or ride your Harley to work day, Where in WI is--? • Sweet Encouragements! Who doesn’t love candy? Use some of these sweet treats to bring some fun and (sugar-induced) energy to your campaign! • Use a popular TV show as the theme: Glee, Mad Men, Cupcake Wars, Survivor • Las Vegas – tie in the “What happens in Vegas…” theme to “What’s raised in Racine County, stays in Racine County” • Hour of Power – Publicize what services are provided from 1 hour of pay donation. • Sports – hold a tailgate party. Have a playing field with players advancing towards the goal. “Go the extra yard- Give” Hold contests between Packers and Bears or Brewers and Cubs fans! Make the loser dress in gear from the other team. Add a football toss - measure for distance and accuracy with prizes for the top Guy and top Gal. Charge per attempt. • Chip in for United Way – Place chocolate chip cookies or a bag of chips on everyone’s desk to let them know about an upcoming campaign and encourage them to “chip in”. • Beat the Bad Habit – Get co-workers to stop being tardy to meetings, popping their gum, failing to recycle, leaving letterhead in the copy machine, whatever! Offenders pay a quarter for their transgressions! Other Ideas: • Health and wellness • LIVE UNITED • Be a superhero! • Teaming up for our community • Make a world of difference • Hollywood • New York! New York! • Mardi Gras • Shoot for the Stars • Olympics • Back to School • Christmas in September • Carnival • 1960’s, 1970’s, or 1980’s • The Great Outdoors • Grease (The movie) • Music Mania • Chocolate Heaven • Space Odyssey • Neighbor Helping Neighbor • Be a Lifesaver • Tea Party/Mad Hatter • Build a Better Tomorrow • Changing Lives/The United Way • Get in the Game • Mystery Theme • Lights! Camera! Action! • Minute to Win It! SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN THEME IDEAS
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United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
Casual Day CasualDaysareverysimpletorun.Makesureyougetpermissionfrommanagement.Chargeemployees$1or$5todresscasuallyonthedesignatedday.EmployeescanwearastickerthatsaystheyaredressedcasuallyinsupportofUnitedWay.RequestcasualdaystickersfromyourCampaignAssociate.
Casino Night or Poker TournamentIfyourcampaignisgoingtohavegambling,sellemployeestokens/chipstoplaythegames.Whentheydecidetocashout,havethemswapthechipsforprizesinsteadofmoney.Setuppokergames,blackjackandcraps.
Bake Sale Manyorganizationsholdbakesalestoraisemoney.Askemployeestobringinbakedgoodsfortheevent.Packageinindividualservingsizesforamid-daysnack.Advertisewellinadvanceofthebakesalewithposters,flyersande-mail.Don’tforgettorecruitvolunteerstohelpwithset-up,servingandcleanup.
Coffee or Bakery Cart Arrangeforvolunteerstobringacoffeeandsnackcartthroughouttheofficeoneday.Advertiseitinadvance.Solicitdonationsofcoffeeandsnacksfromsuppliersoraskco-workerstocontributebakedgoods.Ifyoudohavetopurchaseitems,makesureyousellthemataprofit.
Balloon Pop Blowupballoonsandplaceanumberedticketineachballoon.Participantspurchaseballoonsandpopthemtowinaprize.Balloonsmaybeplacedaroundtheofficetocreateafestiveatmosphereorputballoonbouquetsonacartandtaketoeachperson’sworkstation.
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Chili Lunch or Cook-offInviteemployeestobringinabatchoftheirbestchili,thenhaveco-workersjudgeeachchilibasedontaste,textureandfirevalue.Advertiseinadvancewithposters,memosande-mails.Tohelptheluncheonrunsmoothly,sellticketsinadvance.Providerollsandsalad.Chargeanentrancefeeandtastingfee.
Games (Carnival Style) Setupold-fashionedcarnivalgamessuchasaringtoss,fishpondandballoondart-throw.YoucanpurchaseinexpensiveprizesthroughOrientalTrading.Awardprizestothewinnersofthe“gamesofskill”.
Live United BingoUsetheLIVEUNITEDBingodocumentavailableonouronlinecampaigntoolbox.EmployeescompletesquaresbylearninghowothersLiveUnited.Awardraffleticketsorsmallprizestothewinner.
Executive Car Wash Askmembersoftheseniormanagementteamtowashcarsduringonelunchhour.Holdthecarwashintheparkinglotandchargeemployees$3or$5tohavetheircarswashed.
Pie Toss Recruitmanagementtohelpyouwiththiscarnivalclassic.Giveemployeestheopportunitytotosswhippedcreampiesordampspongesatwillingvolunteersforadollarortwo.Makesurethattargetsweargarbagebagstoprotecttheirclothes.
“Root” for the Community Providerootbeerandicecreamandselltoemployeesduringbreakorlunch.SetuptableswithinformationaboutUnitedWayinitativesandpartnerprovidersforaneducationalpiece.
Where in the County is Your CEO?ThecompanyCEOorpresidentcanvisitdifferentUnitedWayagenciesandgethis/herpicturetakenthere.Besurenottoshowtheagencyname(unlessaclueisneeded).Shareaphotowithemployeeseachdayandtheycanguessthecorrectagencytowinaprize.Thisgameisfun,showsthattheCEO/Presidentisasupporter,andgetsemployeestoreadthroughthematerialsinordertofindtheanswers.
Volunteer Event Organize a group of employees to participate in the Day of Caring on September 13, 2014 or work with your United Way representative to plan a volunteer event for your staff.
Football Helmet Drive–Usefootballhelmetsforemployeestodropinloosechangeallweek.
Give It Up - Askyouremployeestogiveuppurchasingtheirdailycoffee,sodaorsnackforadayorweek.TheycandonatethemoneytheywouldhavespenttoUnitedWay.
Get into shape-Holdatwo-monthcontestatworkforeveryonewhowantstoloseweight.Eachpersonpaysasetamountforeverypoundlostorgained.Securedonatedprizesforthosewhoattaintheirweightlossgoals
International Food Day–Employeescanteamtogethertocreatetastytreatsfromaroundtheworld.Theycandressinappropriatecostumes.Holdtheeventoverthelunchhour.Employeespurchaseticketsredeemableforfoodatthebooths.Apanelof“celebrity”judgesawardsprizes.
Soup Line - Employeessignuptobringtheirfavoritesouporbread.Setupatlunchtime,andchargeparticipantsfeesforabottomlessbowltotryoneorall!(Bringyourownreusablebowl)
Team Tees–DesignaT-shirtwithyourcompanylogojoinedwiththeUnitedWaylogotogivetocontributingemployeeswho“teamup”intheUnitedWayeffort.Ifyouhavecompetitionsbetweendepartmentusedifferentcolors.
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
Create a year-round campaign and hold different events at least once a month to benefit United Way and spread awareness. Here are some ideas for incorporating fun holidays.
JanuaryFinancial Awareness Month Month
National Poverty in America Awareness Month Month
National Soup Month Month
Trivia Day 4th
Rubber Duckie Day 13th
Hold a “Duck Pluck for a buck.” Mark the bottom of rubber ducks with a number that corresponds to a prize and place them in a small pool or container. Sell opportunities for a dollar (or more) to select a rubber duck from the pool and win a prize.
National Pie Day 23rd
FebruaryNational Time Management Month Month
National Nutrition Month Month
Jell-O Week Days 7-13
Random Acts of Kindness Week Days 12-15
National Chip and Dip Day 24th
Give everyone a small bag of chips and ask that they don’t forget to “chip” in.
MarchNational Reading Month Month
Employee Spirit Month Month
Act Happy Week Days 15-21
National Chocolate Carmel Day 19th
Education and Sharing Day 27th
Send an e-mail to all employees sharing information about United Way’s focus on education as one of the building blocks for a good life.
AprilChild Abuse Prevention Month Month
National Public Health Week Days 4-10
National Volunteer Week Days 18-24
Gather up your staff and get out of the office for a volunteer activity. Visit volunteer solutions on our website to see volunteer opportunities.
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 2nd
Licorice Day 12th
SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN HOLIDAYS
MayFamily Wellness Month Month
Reading is Fun Week Days 9-15
National Etiquette Week Days 10-14
Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity 12th
Hold a meeting with a United Way speaker and ask employees to give.
National Chocolate Chip Day 15th
National Pizza Party Day 15th
June National Dairy Month Month
Say Something Nice Day 1st
Leave the Office Early 2nd
Hold a raffle and let the winner leave the office early.
Abused Women and Children Awareness Day 13th
United Way Day of Action 21st
JulyNational Ice Cream Month Month
Have an ice cream social. Yum!
Social Wellness Month Month
Chocolate Day 7th
Embrace Your Geekness Day 13th
National Hot Dog Day 17th
AugustNational Immunization Month Month
Back to School Month
Simplify Your Life Week Days 1-7
Friendship Day 1st
Cupcake Day 18th
Hold a bake sale or cupcake baking contest with proceeds going to United Way.
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United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
SeptemberLibrary Card Sign-Up Month Month
Self Improvement Month Month
Update Your Resume Month Month
United Way Kickoff and Day of Caring 13th
Join the United Way in kicking off their campaign and help others by volunteering at a number of different locations for our Day of Caring.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day 19th
OctoberNational Book Month Month
Bullying Prevention Month Month
Let’s Talk Month Month
National Food Bank Week Days 18-24
Hold a food drive for non-perishables and have your campaign team drop them off.
National Candy Corn Day 30th
NovemberNational Peanut Butter Lovers Month Month
Military Family Appreciation Month Month
National Game & Puzzle Week Days 21-28
Sandwich Day 3rd
Host a “Lunch ‘n Learn” with a United Way speaker and a sub sandwich lunch.
Clean Your Refrigerator Day 15th
DecemberUniversal Human Rights Month Month
National Tie Month Month
Hold a tie or clothing drive to benefit a local organization.
National Cookie Day 4th
National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day 16th
National Candy Cane Day 26th
SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN HOLIDAYS
United Way of Racine County
United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org
• CEO for the day• Prime parking places• Day or half day off with pay• Executives serve lunch to employees• Birthday off• Time off to go to child’s school event• United Way promo items- shirts, cups, pens• Company promo items- shirts, caps, coffee mugs, pens• Computer lessons from knowledgeable employee• Two hours off per month to volunteer with United Way • Feeling Well Day off with pay• Sleep in late day • Write personal thank you notes • Volunteer to do someone else’s undesirable tasks • Name a rotating award after an outstanding employee • Create a unique, catchy award that is an honor to receive • Create a Wall of Fame to display pictures of loyal contributors• Flee by 3 - leave at 3 p.m. on designated days• Traveling trophy for the department with highest participation or volunteers• Provide a free YMCA membership or passes to a fitness club • Pass out raffle tickets which can be accumulated and redeemed for special gifts • Do the job of the “front line” employees • Have the CEO or senior executives write a personal note of thanks • Match an employee’s donation to United Way • Have free refreshments in the cafeteria or break room • Offer free popcorn every Friday (or every day) • Managers take employees to lunch or dinner• Department pizza day• Award a “dinner for two” • Tickets to sporting event• Gift certificates• Movie or concert tickets• Lottery tickets• Gas card• Massage at local spa• Cookie jar filled with cookies weekly• 2 hour lunch break• Office redecorated or cleaned• Company picnic• Picnic basket full of goodies• Have an executive volunteer to shave their head if the company meets its