Funds raised
Total funds raised in 2007 (including donations pledged): $1 438 000
Percentage of general donations that went to overhead in 2007: 10%
In 2007 54 companies and 56 donors made contributions
Target for 2008: $2 000 000
UWR offers donors
Research. UWR promises to do due diligence on all applicant charities before any funds are disbursed.
Responsibility and Monitoring. UWR promises to monitor charities throughout the funding period, to make sure they are spending the funds properly.
Selectivity. UWR pledges to solicit grant applications from a broad range of charities, and to fund only the most effective programs.
Accountability. UWR is prepared at any time to provide donors with information about all our programs, including financial reports.
How can your employees help
With donations to make a donation (by check, cash or wire transfer). With time to spend one day per week with charities' recipients delivering food/medicine packages, etc… With experience to help a charity to organize FR campaign; to improve the charity's staff professional skills; to help a charity to do book - keeping.
How you can help
Arrange for your company to make a donation to UWR. Consider becoming a Corporate Leadership Donor by donating $10,000 or more. Make an individual donation to UWR. Consider becoming an Individual Leadership Donor by donating $5,000 or more. Help UWR to find other donors in your sector or among your business partners. Volunteer on UWR Allocations, Fund Raising, or Administration Committees. Volunteer directly to charities funded by UWR.
How UWR can work with your company
UWR staff and board members are happy to work with corporate donors to create a sponsorship plan that works for you.
Helping your company to set up an employee giving campaign. Participating in the Initiative Philanthropy Not Souvenirs. Organizing Day of Caring of the employees. Recognizing your contribution in UWR publications and at UWR donor recognition events. |
