United Way of Southeast Alaska
Employee Campaign Coordinator/Key Worker Job Description

Employee Campaign Coordinators and Committee members are the individuals who spearhead the organization's internal United Way campaign. Coordinators build support from the "top down" or the "bottom up."

Energy and enthusiasm for helping people. The ability to communicate community needs to coworkers. Organizational skills. People within an organization who are well-known, well-liked, know how to get things done and/or have the strong backing of the CEO will be most successful.

• · Secure CEO/top management support for the campaign.
• · Review last year's results and set goals.
• · Recruit a team of co-workers to work with him or her to plan and carry out campaign strategy.
• · Attend training and/or convene training for the campaign team.
• · Determine a solicitation strategy based on opportunity, incentives and corporate culture.
• · If appropriate, help organize leadership giving presentation for top management staff.
• · Organize a kick-off rally.
• · Carry out a publicity campaign with posters, newsletters, flags, events.
• · Contact United Way to arrange agency tours.
• · Collect and tally pledge cards; turn them into the payroll department and United Way.
• · Recognize/thank donors and volunteer committee/team members.