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When you partner with United Way, you create opportunities to engage your employees more deeply in their communities. You activate the process of permanent, positive change. And you connect your brand to a unique, trusted nonprofit that's enlisting millions to change the world.

Are you an individual or a nonprofit agency looking to get involved or partner with us?

Individuals Nonprofit Agencies

As the world's largest privately-funded nonprofit, United Way offers global reach, local expertise, and cross-sector leadership. We engage individuals in building stronger communities – locally, nationally and globally. Together, we fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.

Ways to Collaborate

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

United Way helps you to add velocity to your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies. Whether you are a Fortune 500 company launching its first international volunteerism day, seeking leadership development for rising stars, or creating engagement opportunities for new employees, United Way can help you boost employee engagement across your corporate footprint. And turn your employees into your best brand ambassadors.

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93%

of employees surveyed want to work for a company that cares about them as an individual.

51%

won’t work for a company that doesn’t have strong social and environmental commitments.

74%

say their job is more fulfilling when they are provided opportunities to make a positive impact at work.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

United Way’s global impact strategy focuses on ensuring children get a strong start in school, youth are equipped to thrive in the job market, and people of all ages have an opportunity to improve their economic status and live a healthy life.

We work with partners to go beyond temporary fixes and single-issue solutions, elevating your brand and offering significant returns on your social investment.

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80% of global consumers agree that business must play a role in addressing societal issues.
Edelman Trust Barometer

CAUSE MARKETING

United Way works with leading corporations on global, national and regional cause-marketing programs. Each of our cause marketing partnerships are customized to form a mutually successful and engaged relationship. We offer global presence, brand recognition, marketing and public relations support.

Our diverse portfolio of cause marketing campaigns combine innovative ways to successfully drive consumer engagement that result in best-in-class partnerships and brings value to your bottom line.

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Event Sponsorship

United Way brings together thousands of United Way volunteers, board members, staff, corporations and community partners each year for learning, sharing, advocating and being inspired.

Each sponsorship package provides unique opportunities for companies to customize their level of support based on their business and branding needs.

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INTERNATIONAL GIVING

United Way’s International Donor Advised Giving Program (IDAG) offers a comprehensive, streamlined system that makes global giving easier and more effective for corporations, foundations and individuals. IDAG facilitates grants to organizations of company’s choosing or can propose opportunities that meet programmatic or geographic interests.

Our team provides expert advice and handles all logistics. That means vetting charitable organizations, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, identifying new potential areas for investment, and more. United Way has a proven track record, with more than $300 million invested in over 110 countries throughout the last decade.

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