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Stuff the Bus
 

We are happy to report that this year, we collected nearly 500 stuffed backpacks for area students who receive free or reduced lunches — that’s 200 more than last year.  Berwick’s generosity was shared with surrounding area school districts including Bloomsburg and Danville, because the need does not stop at district lines nor do all of business employees reside in Berwick.

 The backpacks were distributed to the Berwick Area School District, HeadStart, New Story, Holy Family, Bloomsburg Salvation Army, and the Gatehouse in Danville.  Children all over the area will be able to start the school year prepared and excited with a new backpack stuffed with folders, pens, pencils, notebooks, and so much more.  

 A special thank you to Berwick Offray, Berwick Hospital, Berwick Ministerium, First Keystone Community Bank, Fuel Fitness, Giant Food Stores, McCarl’s Inc., Mulberry Chiropractic, Berwick YMCA, PPL Susquehanna, and Scientech. 

 
Timeline for a Successful Campaign
 
4 – 5 weeks before the campaign
  • Meet with your CEO
  • Talk with previous campaign coordinator
  • Talk with Berwick Area United Way staff
  • Recruit your campaign team
  • Analyze your past campaign 
3-4 weeks before the campaign
  • Meet with your team
  • Set your goals & objectives
  • Set your dates/times and tell Berwick Area United Way
  • Review all campaign resources
  • Plan your special events
  • Schedule Berwick Area United Way speaker
One week before campaign
  • Personalize pledge forms
  • Send out endorsement letters
  • Promote your campaign
Week of Campaign
  • Confirm meeting location and time
  • Connect with United Way
  • Conduct special events
  • Hold company meetings
  • Start meeting ON TIME!
  • Introduce program/agenda
  • Acknowledge management support
1 – 2 weeks after the campaign
  • Follow up on pledge forms
  • Report results promptly to United Way
  • Report results internally
  • Analyze your campaign with your team
  • Say Thank You
  • Start a year-round communication program   

Hint: Determine how you will distribute the brochure and pledge forms. Are you handing them out at the meeting or do you have another plan for distribution?

 

20 minute campaign meeting agenda

1-2 weeks earlier, send an invitation from the CEO to all employees stating the purpose of the meeting.
Distribute personalized pledge cards and brochures at the beginning of the meeting.

1 min.    Coordinator’s opening remarks
4 min.    CEO or management provides statement of corporate support and encourages participation.
5 min.    United Way representative communicates United Way’s community impact message.
5 min.    Agency speaker
5 min.    Coordinator: Make the ‘ask.’ Invite the audience to join you in making a difference in people’s lives by giving to the Berwick Area United Way.

Describe incentive
Encourage Payroll Deduction
Thank audience
Pick-up pledge cards