Campaign Toolkit - United Way of Metro Chicago

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!

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Campaign Materials

Core Resources
Campaign Posters
Give Resources
Additional Resources

Brochures & Profiles
Impact Resources & Initiatives
Videos
Stories

Campaign Materials

Core Resources

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)

United Way Brand Guidelines
(updated August 2022)

Campaign Social Media Toolkit
(updated August 2022)

23-24 Partner Agency List
(updated September 2023)

Labor Partnership Brochure
(updated March 2023)

Campaign Posters

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23-24 Think Big & Create Change Campaign Poster (Cityscape)

23-24 Think Big & Create Change Campaign Poster (Suburbanscape)

Campaign Banners/Wings Guide

Give Resources

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

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)

Workplace Campaign Payroll Instructions
(updated October 2023)

Additional Resources

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2023/2024 Top 25 Corporate Partners
(updated September 2023)

Walk In My Shoes Simulation
(updated August 2020)

Campaign Reporting Spreadsheet

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

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

Auburn Gresham Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023

Austin Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Blue Island/Robbins Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Brighton Park Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Bronzeville Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Cicero Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Elgin Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Englewood Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Evanston Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Far South Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Ford Heights / Chicago Heights Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Garfield Park Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Harvey Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Little Village Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Park Forest / Richton Park Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

South Chicago Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

West Chicago Neighborhood Network Profile
(updated October 2023)

Regional Profiles

North-Northwest Suburban Region Profile
(Updated October 2023)

South-Southwest Suburban Region Profile
(Updated October 2023)

West Suburban Region Profile
(Updated October 2023)

Elgin Region Profile
(updated August 2022)

Impact Resources & Initiatives

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)

Neighborhood Network Capacity Building Program
(updated June 2022)

United Neighborhoods Equity Fund Overview
(updated October 2023)

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

Neighborhood Stories
(Updated August 2021)

Impact Stories
(Updated August 2021)

Feeding the South Suburbs During a Pandemic

More Than Educating, BPNC Helps Students Heal

Leadership Training Empowers Local Parents

A Community of Compassion for Mental Health

Chicago Unites to Care for Community

Cicero Moms Teach Importance of Early Ed

Raising Wages Through Workforce Trainings

Community Schools Equip Families for Success

Donor Stories
(Updated August 2021)

Give Money.

Invest in people. Invest in your neighborhood. Invest in a stronger Chicago.

Donate

Give Time.

Share your time. Share your talents. Share your love for community.

Volunteer

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