Additional Resources
Provided below are multiple PDF documents that cover various facts and information to help in running a United Way of San Diego County workplace campaign.
2007-2008 United Way/CHAD Campaign Pledge Form
2007-2008 Focus Area, Legacy Agency, & Partner List
2007-2008 United Way/CHA Campaign Fact Sheet
2007-2008 United Way/CHAD Campaign Brochure
2007-2008 United Way/CHAD Campaign Poster
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of San Diego County?
Where will my donation go and what impact will it have?
Why should I give to United Way instead of donating my money elsewhere?
Why should I invest in United Way if I don't benefit from any of the services?
Is it easy to give to the United Way/CHAD Campaign?
How much of my gift goes for services versus administrative costs?
Does United Way offer major gift and planned giving programs?
What is United Way of San Diego County?
For more than 80 years, United Way of San Diego County has been a locally governed, non-profit fundraising organization that focuses on bringing together people and resources to assist those in need and improve the quality of life for all San Diegans.
Is United Way a national or local organization?
United Way of San Diego County is a local, autonomous, non-profit organization. Like nearly 1,400 other United Ways across the country, we are governed by a local volunteer board of directors. United Way of San Diego County pays nominal dues to United Way of America in exchange for cost-saving services such as staff training, community research information, campaign products, NFL advertising and ongoing consultation.
Where will my donation go and what impact will it have?
Giving to United Way allows you to join thousands of other generous San Diego County donors in helping solve our community's most critical human care issues. When you donate to United Way you help families stay together, keep children and youth safe, ensure seniors and people with disabilities remain independent and assist those with health or emergency needs. Your United Way donation supports a wide network of services that together serve entire families and neighborhoods. United Way turns your good intentions into results—by making the greatest difference possible in our communities.
What is the United Way/CHAD Campaign?
The United Way/CHAD Campaign is one of San Diego County's most effective annual community fundraising efforts. Last year, more than 125,000 San Diego County residents—most donating at their place of work through payroll deduction—gave more than $24 million to their community through the campaign.
What is CHAD?
In San Diego, Combined Health Agencies is United Way's partner in the annual United Way/CHAD Campaign. Founded more than 35 years ago, Combined Health Agencies represents chapters of 26 local and national health organizations dedicated to providing community services, public and professional education and funding to support research.
Why should I give to the United Way/CHAD Campaign instead of donating my money elsewhere?
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You can have a greater impact in the community with a donation to United Way because your gift is combined with the contributions of thousands of other donors to address San Diego's most serious problems. United Way also invests in services designed to prevent problems before they start.
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Community volunteers carefully review each United Way-funded agency on an annual basis to ensure agencies adhere to sound fiscal policies and that your contribution is invested in health and human services that do the most good.
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Giving through United Way reduces costly and time-consuming fundraising efforts for the agencies that provide services. This enables them to better spend their time assisting people who need help.
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When you donate to the United Way/CHAD Campaign, your gift can be spread out over the course of a year through payroll deduction, making it easier for you to support the human care needs of our community.
Why should I invest in United Way of San Diego County if I don't benefit from any of the services?
You might be surprised to learn how many organizations that touch our lives are supported by donations to United Way. The Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA, Red Cross, American Cancer Society and the Girl Scouts are just a few of The United Way agencies that provide services that benefit everyone.
Is it easy to give to the United Way/CHAD Campaign?
Payroll deduction makes giving simple and convenient by allowing you to donate a portion from each paycheck. You will barely notice the deduction, but over a year's time the amount will add up to a sizeable investment in your community.
How much of my gift goes for services versus administrative costs?
United Way takes pride in operating with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. We work hard to keep the cost of fundraising to a minimum so more donor dollars go for services. For the 2007-2008 campaign year, our overhead is 18.82 percent, as calculated using our IRS Form 990.
Does United Way of San Diego County offer major gift and planned giving programs?
For those with the ability and desire to give more, United Way offers the Leadership Giving Society for donations of $1,000 to $9,999 annually, and The Alexis de Tocqueville Society for annual gifts of $10,000 or more. For planned giving, United Way's Endowment Fund sustains your caring beyond your lifetime.
