Pacesetter companies -

teaming up
to reach new heights

The 2009 United Way Campaign will get a jump-start with the help of this year's Pacesetter companies. Pacesetter companies conduct United Way campaigns in August. A Pacesetter "sets the pace" for area businesses and organizations, helping give momentum to the United Way Campaign.
 
This year, United Way is asking that Pacesetters conduct their campaigns prior to September 1st and submit totals by September 4th. This will enable United Way to announce a grand Pacesetter total at the Campaign Kick-off on September 10th.
 
The first annual Pacesetter of the Year Award will be given out to recognize a Pacesetter company that goes above and beyond for its annual United Way campaign. The award will be presented at the Campaign Kick-off  in conjunction with the Pacesetter total announcement. Criteria for the award is based on total points achieved in accomplishing the following goals:

• 25 points: 5% or more increase in employee campaign participation.
• 20 points: 8% or more increase in leadership participation.
• 15 points: Increase in corporate gift.
• 10 points: 5% or more increase in total campaign dollars raised.
• 10 points: 5% or more increase in employee per capita contribution (total employee contribution divided by number of employees).
• 10 points: 5% or more increase in average contribution amount (total employee contribution divided by total givers).
• 10 points: One or more employees volunteer for United Way or one of its community partners. 

Thank you to the 2009 Pacesetter Companies for helping get the campaign off to a great start!