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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23-24 Campaign Leaders Guide
(updated September 2023)


23-24 Donor Guide
(updated August 2023)


23-24 Donor Guide (Spanish)
(updated September 2023)


Service Landscape Regional Map
(updated September 2023)

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 October 2023)


General Pledge Form (Spanish)
(updated October 2023)


Designation Pledge Form
(October 2023)


eCampaigns
(updated August 2022)


eCampaigns Technical Readiness
(updated October 2023)


Stock Giving Instructions
(updated August 2021)


IRA Rollover Gift Instructions
(updated August 2021)

Additional Resources

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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


23-24 Neighborhood Network Brochure
(updated September 2023)

Affinity Group/Giving Society Brochures


Tocqueville Society Brochure
(updated October 2023)


Women United Brochure
(updated October 2023)


Young Leaders United Brochure
(updated October 2023)

Neighborhood Network Profiles

Regional Profiles


West Suburban Region Profile
(Updated October 2023)


Elgin Region Profile
(updated August 2022)

Impact Resources & Initiatives

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


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


2020/2021 Annual Impact Report –
Digital Version
Print Version
(updated August 2021)


2019/2020 Annual Impact Report –
Digital Version
Print Version
(updated August 2020)


ALICE Report Overview
(updated October 2023)


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


Chicago Connected Overview
(updated September 2022)

Videos

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Power in Partnerships
YouTube | Vimeo

Why I Support United Way
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

Why I Give
YouTube | Vimeo

How to Make a Gift of Stock
YouTube | Vimeo

Who is ALICE?
YouTube | Vimeo

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

Stories

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Neighborhood Stories
(Updated August 2021)

Impact Stories
(Updated August 2021)

Donor Stories
(Updated August 2021)

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