Thank You! “Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the world. In fact, it is the only way it ever has.” Margaret Mead.

Thank You!

“Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the

world. In fact, it is the only way it ever has.”

Margaret Mead

United Way MessageOverall Summary Statement

Investing in the community through United Way is the most effective way to have

the greatest impact for those in need.

The Need is Great & Growing

Almost 680,000 people (many of them children) live

at or below 200% of the national poverty level – and this is a 10% increase from last year. More than ever –

they need our help right now!

United Way Focus

To help them, United Way invests in the building blocks

for a good life in three key areas – basic needs, health

and education.

Providing the Safety Net

For someone in need, United Way focuses on stabilizing them in the short-term. Making sure families have enough food to eat, making sure

they have shelter and a good place to life, making sure they are safe from family violence

and have access to health care should they need it.

Pathways out of Poverty

And United Way is focused on building those pathways OUT of poverty for those in need.

For children, that pathway is Education – making sure they are ready to learn by

kindergarten and can read at level by 3rd grade (because before 3rd grade you learn to read and after 3rd

grade you are reading to learn).

Pathways out of Poverty

And for adults, that pathway is Jobs Training.

Making sure someone has a post-high school

certification, training or a degree, so that he/she can earn a good wage and support the family

today and in the future.

Add your story/perspective here• Share what your agency does/or what

story has deeply affected you personally• Give the bigger picture of how many

people in our community are affected by that type of situation/story

• Put it into the context of how United Way helps solve this issue from a holistic, systemic and safety net perspective

For $20 a week, you can provide

40 hours of health care screenings for uninsured people

For $30 a week, you can provide

120 nutritious meals for a family of four

Together, We Can Improve Hundreds of Thousands of Lives!

Why Give to United Way at the Leadership Giving level?

• To those whom much is given, much is expected. John F. Kennedy

• Giving at the Leadership Giving levels goes farther – because your gift is matched.

• You will be part of as an exclusive group of leaders across Minneapolis & St. Paul.

• United Way is an efficient and effective way for leaders to get engaged in the community

Leadership Giving Benefits• Year-round communications on community

issues and United Way solutions • Inclusion in educational events and webinars • Committee opportunities and volunteering• Leadership skill trainings such as board boot

camps • A Donor Consultant is assigned to $5K-$10K

donors • Eligible to join a Giving Community

Get Connected:United Way Giving Communities

• Increase engagement in community• Build leadership skills and roles• Network• Train in governance• Direct funds

Join a United Way Giving Community

• Women’s Leadership Council• WINGs (Women Investing in the Next

Generation)• Arise Project• Emerging Leaders

Women’s Leadership Council

• Funds directed towards early education• Networking and educational events• Committee opportunities• Minimum gift of $2,500

WINGs (Women Investing in the Next Generation)

• Funds directed towards financial stability in women and families

• Networking and educational events• Committee opportunities• Minimum gift of $1,000

Arise Project

• Funds directed towards homeless youth

• Networking and educational events• Committee opportunities• Minimum gift of $1,000

Emerging Leaders

• Early to mid-career • Entry point for philanthropic

journey and Leadership Giving• Skill-building, volunteering and

networking• Minimum gift of $500

Enroll in a United Way Giving Community

www.unitedwaytwincities.org/enroll

The Time to Give is Now!

Thank You!

Success Stories

Together, we can make sure that Nadia is becoming a better reader!

Helping her learn to read

See Nadia’s story: unitedwaytwincities.org/communityreport

Together, we can make sure that Rachel gets job training!

Meeting her basic needs

See Rachel’s story: unitedwaytwincities.org/communityreport

Together, we can help Margaret live independently in her own home!

Helping her stay independent

See Margaret’s story: unitedwaytwincities.org/communityreport