When you support United Way of Metro Chicago by donating, volunteering or advocating, you join an exceptional group of game changers, problem solvers and difference makers. United, we take on our region’s biggest challenges and we couldn’t do it without people like you.

This Online Toolkit is designed to provide you with the resources you need to build a successful partnership with United Way. Below is a menu of support materials that are available to you. Please check back periodically for updated and additional resources. For questions, please contact your United Way Representative. Thank you!

Quick Links

Campaign Materials

Core Resources

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26-27 Campaign Leaders Guide
(updated August 2026)


26-27 Donor Guide
(updated August 2026)


26-27 Donor Guide (Spanish)
(updated October 2026)


Service Landscape Regional Map
(updated July 2026)


United Way Brand Guidelines
(updated July 2026)


25-26 Partner Agency List
(updated August 2026)


Labor Partnership Brochure
(updated August 2026)

Campaign Posters

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Give Resources

United Way of Metro Chicago Federal Tax ID/EIN # 30-0200478

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General Pledge Form
(updated September 2026)


General Pledge Form (Spanish)
(updated September 2026)


Designation Pledge Form
(updated September 2026)


eCampaigns Technical Readiness
(updated August 2026)


IRA Rollover Gift Instructions
(updated August 2026)


Stock Giving Instructions
(updated August 2026)

United@Work

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United@Work Quick Start Guide
(updated August 2026)


United@Work Campaign Registration
(updated August 2026)

Additional Resources

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Making Tough Choices
(updated October 2025)


2-1-1 Metro Referral Card
(updated October 2023)


2-1-1 Referral Card (Spanish)
(updated October 2023)


General Referral Card
(updated October 2023)


General Referral Card (Spanish)
(updated October 2023)

Information About Our Work

Brochures and Profiles

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Neighborhood Network Brochures


Neighborhood Network Brochure
(updated August 2026)

Affinity Group/Donor Network and Giving Society Brochures


Tocqueville Society Brochure
(updated September 2025)


Women United Brochure
(updated August 2025)


Young Leaders United Brochure
(updated September 2026)

Neighborhood Network Profiles


Bronzeville Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated September 2026)


Elgin Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated September 2026)


Englewood Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated September 2026)


Evanston Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated September 2026)


Summit Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated September 2026)

Regional Profiles


North-Northwest Suburban Region Profile
(updated February 2026)


South-Southwest Suburban Region Profile
(updated February 2026)


West Suburban Region Profile
(updated February 2026)

Impact Resources & Initiatives

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2024/2025 Annual Impact Report –
Digital Version
Print Version
(updated October 2025)


2023/2024 Annual Impact Report –
Digital Version
Print Version
(updated October 2024)


2022/2023 Annual Impact Report –
Digital Version
Print Version
(updated October 2023)


2021/2022 Annual Impact Report –
Digital Version
Print Version
(updated September 2022)


Chicago BridgeBuilders Fund Overview
(updated September 2026)


ALICE Report Overview
(updated October 2025)


Pro-Bono Pathways
(updated September 2026)


ALICE & Collective Bargaining
(updated January 2026)


Chicago Connected Overview
(updated September 2022)


Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund
(updated September 2022)

Videos

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We Are One, United Way of Metro Chicago (Full Version)
YouTube | Vimeo

We Are One, United Way of Metro Chicago (Abbreviated)
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This is Your United Way (Full Version)
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This is Your United Way (Abbreviated)
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This is United Way
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Why I Give
YouTube | Vimeo

Power in Partnerships
YouTube | Vimeo

Who is ALICE?
YouTube | Vimeo

Neighborhood Networks: A Decade of Transformation (Full version)
YouTube | Vimeo

Neighborhood Networks: A Decade of Transformation (Abbreviated version)
YouTube | Vimeo

A Vision for a Stronger Auburn Gresham
YouTube | Vimeo

A Vision for a Stronger Auburn Gresham (3.5 Minute Version)
YouTube | Vimeo

A Vision for Stronger Neighborhoods: An Austin Story
YouTube | Vimeo

A Vision for Stronger Neighborhoods: An Austin Story (Abbreviated version)
YouTube | Vimeo

Chicago Red Line: A Tale of Two Cities
YouTube | Vimeo

How to Make a Gift of Stock
YouTube | Vimeo

Stories

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Neighborhood Stories

Impact Stories

Donor Stories
(Updated October 2025)

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