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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

WHAT DOES UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN UTAH DO?

  • Our mission is to unite people and organizations to build healthy, stable, and well-educated communities where individuals, families and, neighbors thrive.
  • We Unite people and organizations to build a healthy, stable, and well-educated community where individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive.
  • We accomplish this by creating partnerships with local nonprofit agencies to connect children and families with recourses they need to give them a chance for a better life, ultimately creating an impact that changes not just one child’s life, but generations to come.
  • Our service area covers Weber, Morgan, Box Elder, and Oneida counties.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RUNNING A WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN? 

  • They will provide you and your employees with an opportunity to donate, volunteer, and speak out for causes that matter to you.
  • Campaigns last anywhere from two weeks to two months at any time during the year. Campaigns can be shaped around your company’s needs and culture, and can be simple and fun.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN MANAGER?

  • Every campaign needs a strong leader. Your role is to organize your company’s workplace giving campaign.
  • Setting goals, planning events and incentives, and gathering the campaign results are all tasks those in this role will do.
  • Your main goal is to be a liaison for other employees: educate them, motivate them, and help them understand the reasons why they should give to the campaign.

WHY SHOULD I GIVE TO UNITED WAY INSTEAD OF ANOTHER AGENCY?

  • Our goal is to create lasting impact in the community. No other single organization is working to bring thousands of partners and individuals together to reach all of the needs of the Northern Utah region in one mission.

HOW DO I DONATE?

  • You can sign up for payroll deduction, give a one-time donation, and/or agreeing to sponsor a United Way event.
  • Provide a corporate match for donations made by your employees.
  • Provide a grant to programs and initiatives supported by United Way of Northern Utah.
  • You can make your donation via paper or online pledge form.
  • If your company would like to sponsor an event or the Year of Action, please let your United Way Rep know and we can work together to plan the details.

IS MY GIFT TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

  • Yes, United Way is federally registered as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
  • All donations to United Way are tax deductible.
  • United Way will pass through all designated donations to 501(c)(3) organizations.

HOW DO I STAY ENGAGED WITH UNITED WAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR?

  • There are unlimited ways to join this cause. Explore opportunities in our volunteer catalog to find a volunteer opportunity that is perfect for you and your team.
  • Volunteer opportunities include: helping a nonprofit update their website or HR manual, advocate for UWNU as a brand ambassador, become a Welcome Baby home visitor, or sign up to become a reading tutor at a school near you.
  • Please contact your United Way Rep if you would like to learn more about engagement opportunities.

 

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