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August-18-2010 Marshall Education Association supports the United Way Campaign
Marshall Education Association recently sponsored a Whopper Feed with the proceeds going to the annual United Way campaign.  The donation of $779 is the first special event donation for the 201
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August-16-2010 United Way Awards Student Emergency Fund Grants to Area Schools
School supplies, eye glasses, clothing items, boots, gloves, snowpants, field trip activity fees, first aid supplies or other items that students need are some of the uses of the United Way of South
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July-27-2010 Venture Grant Deadlines Announced by United Way of Southwest Minnesota
United Way of Southwest Minnesota announces that $10,000 has been targeted for use by area non-profit organizations to better serve area residents during the next fiscal year.  Organizations se
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July-13-2010 United Way of Southwest Minnesota Awards Community Impact Grants Totaling $322,518
United Way of Southwest Minnesota announces thirty-four (34) grants totaling $322,518 for programs in this area that will serve local people during 2010-11.  A number of the programs serve mult
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July-13-2010 New Board Members and Officers for United Way of Southwest Minnesota
United Way of Southwest Minnesota has elected new officers and directors for the organization for the 2010-11 fiscal year.  Joining the board as new directors are:  Kari Harding, Canby, So
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Leadership Giving Program

 


Leaders in Giving - Recognition Program

 

Leaders in Giving gives recognition to individual or household donors who have an expressed interest in being part of community solutions and improvements by making a significant personal contribution to our annual campaign.  Each year these donors are recognized at various levels depending on the amount of their contribution to the campaign.  NOTE:  Some donors wish to remain anonymous and we gladly honor that request.  We encourage everyone to consider becoming a Leader in Giving.  Following are the donation levels which we recognize in our annual report:

 

Master Level $10,000 or More 
Platinum Level $5,000 - $9,999 
Gold Level  $2,500 - $4,999 
Silver Level  $1,000 - $2,499 
Bronze Level  $750 - $999 
Copper Level  $500 - $749 
Emerging Leaders  $300 - $499 

 

Corporate Leaders - Recognition Program

 

The support of corporate leaders for the work of United Way of Southwest Minnesota makes a real difference.  In addition to providing a corporate donaiton, several of these leaders allow us to show their employees how, by working together, we can make a difference of those in need.  Each year these donors are recognized at various levels depnding on the amount of their contribution to the campaign.  NOTE:  Some corporate donors wish to remain anonymous and we gladly honor that request.  We encourage all business leaders to consider joining the Corporate Leaders group.  Following are the donation levels which we recognize in our annual report:

 

Master Level $ 50,000 or More
Platinum Level  $25,000 - $49,999 
Gold Level  $10,000 - $24,999 
Silver Level  $5,000 - $9,999 
Bronze Level  $2,500 - $4,999 
Copper Level  $1,000 - $2,499 
Pewter Level  $500 - $999 
Emerging Leaders  $300 - $499 

 

 

Employee Group - Awards of Excellence

 

United Way of Southwest Minnesota provides recognition for those employee groups who have worked hard to share the message of the good work and the results that are occurring in our area.  Through their efforts a significant amount of support is generated.  Each year employee groups are recognized for excellent participation rates and/or increases in giving.  If you would be interested in running an employee campaign at your place of business, please give us a call 507-929-2273 or email us at unitedway@unitedwayswmn.org.  Following are the participation levels that we recognize in our annual report:

 

 Gold Award for 90-100% participation of employee group
Silver Award for 65-89% participation of employee group 
Bronze Award for 50-64% participation of employee group 
Outstanding Citizenship Award for employee groups that have a 15% or more increase in their employee group giving