Loaned Executive Program
The Loaned Executive Program allows your company's employees to expand their skills by acting as account managers, with United Way of Washtenaw County staff, to plan and implement the annual fundraising campaign. These individuals are appointed by their employers to assist with the annual United Way of Washtenaw County fundraising campaign from mid-August through completion (approximately 3-4 months). Working with United Way staff, they coordinate and manage effective employee campaigns at participating businesses throughout Washtenaw County.
Loaning an employee to United Way
The Loaned Executive Program makes it possible for United Way of Washtenaw County to keep its overhead costs low, while educating, inspiring, and motivating your employees to invest in our community. Loaned Executives come from all areas of the workforce, including middle management, clerical, organized labor, and even retirees. You may select as many employees as you wish to participate in the program. Throughout the campaign, they will develop valuable contacts and experience as they contribute their time and talents to its success. We will work with you to assign your Loaned Employee to an area that best suits his or her strengths.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate believes in the mission of United Way of Washtenaw County, has a strong desire to make a difference in the community, is able to manage multiple tasks, works easily in a fast-paced environment, and is highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Benefits to a loaned executive
There are numerous benefits to be gained by both your Loaned Executive and your company. During their time with United Way of Washtenaw County, some of the things your loaned executives will learn to do are:
- Develop winning presentations;
- Improve their public speaking, account management, time management, team building, and leadership skills;
- Utilize marketing tools for their greatest impact;
- Answer general concerns about United Way and inspire others;
- Organize, develop, and manage workplace campaigns;
- Communicate to employee groups about how United Way can help them multiply their impact in their local community;
- Set financial and non-financial goals and monitor progress;
- Assist and motivate campaign coordinators in planning and completing their campaigns;
- Organize and execute agency tours, speakers, and rallies;
- Gain knowledge of how various companies corporate giving offices operate;
- Increase knowledge of community needs and the network of health and human service programs addressing those needs;
- Strengthen their relationships with other local businesses and gain valuable networking skills.
In addition to these benefits, your company will enjoy increased visibility in the community and a good test of your employee's fundraising skills and executive leadership potential.
For more information
Contact Sandy Rupp, President of United Way of Washtenaw County, for details about how your company can participate in the Loaned Executive Program.
Email: srupp@uwwashtenaw.org
Phone: 734.677.7204
