Your Company + Our Community a Wise Investment

YOUR COMPANY + OUR COMMUNITY A WISE INVESTMENT

The greatness of a community “ isis mostmost accuratelyaccurately measuredmeasured by the compassionate actions of its members. Coretta” Scott King

BECOME A PROUD SPONSOR OF UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY YOUR COMPANY + OUR COMMUNITY A WISE INVESTMENT

Join the fight against poverty in Pierce County while being WHOSE LIFE WILL WHY visible to top community leaders, corporations, individuals and families. Corporate sponsorship illustrates your organization’s YOU CHANGE? commitment to the community through United Way. When you are United Way of Pierce County a sponsor of United Way you have the opportunity to enhance your has served our community since company’s philanthropic image and visibility in the community 1921. Our history is rooted in while supporting investments that help solve our community’s partnerships bringing together most pressing needs. people from different walks of life together to improve conditions for children, families United Way impacts up to 50 million lives across the and individuals. While that BENEFITS globe each year. We have a brand presence in nearly will never change, our role 1,800 communities across 40 countries throughout the world that as a community fundraiser carries tremendous value. When you put your company’s name has shifted and we have in front of audiences that range from millennials to established sharpened our focus to solve philanthropists to local leaders of Pierce County’s largest companies, key community issues that are you’ll enjoy an array of networking and promotional benefits such as: preventing people from meeting their full potential. • Media Recognition • Complimentary Tickets to Signature Events In 2017, we set a bold goal: “Together, with our community • Inclusion in Event Presentations partners, we will lift 15,000 • And More! individuals out of poverty and into financial stability by 2028.” This is only possible when we all work together to build a stronger community.

BECOME A PROUD SPONSOR OF UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Resource Development Team at 253.272.4263 or visit our website at uwpc.org SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNTIES AT A GLANCE SIGNATURE EVENTS Each year United Way of Pierce County produces three prestigious Signature Events that consistently attract strong audiences and provide excellent exposure and access to to leaders that we rely on for sponsorship support. Celebrate Community To Be Announced To Be Announced Premier Partners JULY 29, 2021 Free Virtual Event—Cheney Stadium Free Virtual Event From Poverty to Possibilities NOVEMBER 9, 2021 Hometown Hero Champion Game Changer Advocate $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 Complimentary tickets see each see each see each see each event sheet event sheet event sheet event sheet Recognition on invitation logo logo name name Recognition on event page logo logo name name Recognition in program logo logo name name Recognition on signage logo logo name name Recognition on social media √ √ √ √ Inclusion in presentation mention mention mention Recognition in press releases √ √ Recognition in print advertising logo logo INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS United Way of Pierce County produces engagement activities and opportunities that bring people together to volunteer and give back by impacting lives in our community. We rely on sponsorship support to help with event costs, primarily purchasing materials and supplies. Day of Action JUNE 21-25, 2021 Virtual Event (see event sheet) MLK Month of Service JANUARY 2022 Virtual Event (see event sheet)

Champion Game Changer Advocate $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 Recognition on event page √ √ √ Recognition on social media √ √ √ Recognition on signage √ √ Recognition on press release √ √ Recognition in United Way Newsletter √ Logo on all kits assembled √ BECOME A PROUD SPONSOR OF UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Resource Development Team at 253.272.4263 or visit our website at uwpc.org C A PREMIER PARTNERS C

WITH PIERCE COUNTY SPORTS TEAMS P R R E E M N JULY 29, 2021 I E R P A R T

Premier Partners is a virtual celebration recognizing those in our community who have gone above and beyond in the fight against poverty and support of United Way. This event takes the opportunity to highlight those organizations and individuals and their contributions to our work.

Attendees: Approximately 150 leaders from United Way’s coveted corporate partners that include dozens of Pierce County’s leading businesses, community leaders, board members, poverty champions and individuals.

Location: Virtual Event - Cheney Stadium with Tacoma Rainiers, Tacoma Defiance & OL Reign

Hometown Hero Champion Game Changer Advocate BENEFITS $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 Recognition on invitation logo logo name name Recognition on event page logo logo name name Recognition in program logo logo name name Recognition on signage logo logo name name Recognition on social media √ √ √ Inclusion in presentation mention mention mention Recognition in press releases √ √ Recognition in print advertising logo logo

From Poverty to Possibilities is part of a series of community conversations that have been steadily gaining momentum over recent years. To close the poverty gap it takes a comprehensive, countywide approach to tackle our community’s toughest issues like housing, childcare, unemployment and hunger. This year's event will broaden knowledge and ownership among community stakeholders about systemic barriers to moving out of poverty, encouraging attendees to join a broader coalition of people who are mobilized for action.

Attendees: Approximately 200 community leaders, elected officials, non-profit organizations, businesses and educational institutions.

Location: Virtual Platform (To Be Announced)

Hometown Hero Champion Game Changer Advocate BENEFITS $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000

Recognition on invitation logo logo logo logo Recognition on event page logo logo logo logo Recognition in program logo logo name name Recognition on signage logo logo name name Recognition on social media √ √ √ √ Inclusion in presentation mention mention mention Recognition in press releases √ √ Recognition in print advertising logo logo

Each June, United Way brings communities around the world together to LIVE UNITED by harnessing the volunteer spirit and HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE • Organize a Drive for Kit Items improve conditions in which they live by addressing a variety of Engage coworkers, neighbors, friends challenges. This year United Way of Pierce County is supporting and family in donation drives for needed urgent needs in Pierce County in response to COVID-19 for both items and then assemble kits Or drop any donated items at United Way children and older adults with two virtual care kit options. It is a week • Sponsor a Project that we ask you to help us put our mission into action by sponsoring Set a goal to provide a certain number and volunteering to address the challenges our community is facing of kits, purchase kit items, assemble during this crisis. them at your location and then contact United Way for distribution • Assemble Kits Community volunteers may participate by donating and/or Arrange to pick up donated items, assembling “United We Care” Kits for childrens or older adults. assemble them into kits with your Supplemental snack packs for kids will be collected and distributed company, group or organization and at summer meals sites to children who are struggling with hunger then contact United Way for distrubtion and many who rely on school meals. Care kits for older adults who For information on volunteering, are isolated will be assembled and distributed to seniors, providing contact the Volunteer personal care items and activities, along with a personal note of Enagement Team by email at encouragement to help them know they are loved. [email protected] or by phone at 253-272-4263. Attendees: Corporate and community volunteers

Champion Game Changer Advocate BENEFITS $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 Recognition on event page √ √ √ Recognition on social media √ √ √ Recognition on signage √ √ Recognition on press release √ √ Recognition in United Way Newsletter √ Logo on all kits assembled √ BECOME A PROUD SPONSOR OF UNITED WAY OF PIERCE COUNTY To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Resource Development Team at 253.272.4263 or visit our website at uwpc.org. LIFE’S MOST PERSISTENT AND URGENT QUESTION IS, “‘WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR OTHERS?’ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ” MLK, JR. VIRTUAL MONTH OF SERVICE JANUARY 2021

Every January, communities around the world come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy and harness the volunteer spirit to improve the conditions WHAT WILL YOU DO? in which they live. This year we hope to inspire acts of kindness, empathy and understanding while maintaining social distancing. Choose from a YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! menu of options: • Hygiene Kits for the Homeless: Assemble Hygiene Kits to distribute to Become a sponsor and support vulnerable populations individuals and families in need • Equity Challenge: Engage your team in an online Equity Challenge with resources, discussion points and reflection during these unprecedented times. • Send-a-Smile: Create notes of encouragement and connect with isolated older adults • Donate Blood: Support this critical need and connect to a donation To learn more, please contact location or blood drive your United Way of Pierce County Location: Virtual Donor Relations Officer.

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Each Fall/Winter we supplement our fundraising efforts, when local businesses and organizations lend or sponsor talented people to work seasonally in full-time positions for 12 weeks. Campaign Executives serve as spokespersons, community advocates and fundraisers, assisting local employers in conveying the work, mission and vision of United Way. These individuals not only strengthen their professional skills, build valuable relationships and enhance their visibility―they are essential in helping to raise millions to help children, families and individuals in Pierce County. This program provides a unique opportunity for professional development of new and emerging leaders by fully immersing the staff member in an opportunity where they are responsible for working with 10–20 local businesses to conduct United Way workplace giving campaigns. Campaign Executives are responsible for fundraising efforts, keeping track of communications, learning new technologies and collecting and accounting for contributions.

CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVE REQUIREMENTS BENEFITS TO SPONSORING COMPANY We are looking for individuals who are emerging leaders and are excited to take on a new challenge and grow as a • Employees improve public speaking skills and project professional. A strong candidate for the Campaign Executive management skills Program will possess: • Ability to see how employees excel in a customer-facing • High ethical standards environment • A positive, team-player attitude • Increased visibility for your organization’s community • Flexibility participation and commitment • Comfortable in public speaking • Strengthened relationships with other businesses • Vehicle in order to attend events and appointments • Opportunity to positively impact our community and advance your corporate social responsibility goals • Full-time availability for a 12 week engagement Skills needed: Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel/Word, BENEFITS TO CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVES clear speaking voice, well organized, strong oral and written communication skills, energetic and self-motivated, outgoing • Training and development in consultative sales, public speaking, personality and the ability to work well in a team environment. problem solving and technology CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE • Work with diverse personalities • Best practices for running work-place giving campaigns • Professional event coordination experience • Consultative sales • Greater knowledge of how various companies operate • Public presentations • Opportunity to contribute directly to our community • Tactics working with volunteers • Enhanced knowledge of community needs, economic trends and activities • In depth information on local issues and conditions TWO WAYS EMPLOYERS CAN GET INVOLVED Campaign Executive Sponsorship represents at $13,500 investment per person and is used solely to support this professional development program. 1. Led a talented employee to United Way for 12 weeks while continuing to pay the employee’s salary, expenses and benefits. 2. Provide sponsorship dollars to underwrite the cost of hiring a professional if an employee cannot be loaned. BECOME A PROUD SPONSOR OF A CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVE If you are an employer or an individual interested in participating in our Campaign Executive program, please contact the Resource Development Team at 253.272.4263 or visit our website to learn more at uwpc.org.