04/29/2008
2007 United Way Campaign Good News!
Join us in Celebration on May 2nd.
We have some really good news today! This is exciting, can't-be-missed news, and we're thrilled to be able to tell you...but not just yet. (Hint - we set ourselves a great challenge for the 2007 United Way Campaign!) On Friday May 2, come join us at our Champions for Impact Breakfast and be among the first to hear our Good News announcement.
At Champions for Impact, United Way will have the privilege of introducing the winners of this year's Champions for Impact Awards. The recipients are just a few of the stand-out organizations and individuals who helped to turn the 2007 Campaign into another outstanding effort. Champions for Impact is not just about recognizing exceptional accomplishments on behalf of the community, but also to invite others who successfully met the challenge to join us in celebration of a fantastic year!
Champion for Impact award winners are:
Citizen Volunteer Award:
- Sharmain W. Matlock-Turner
Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition
Employee Campaign Chair of the Year:
- Lisa Kozak
PNC
Agency Executive Director of the Year:
- Dorothy Johnson-Speight
Mothers In Charge
Agency Board Member of the Year:
- Robert Schwartz, Esq.
Philadelphia Youth Network
Committed Community Volunteers:
- Ira M. Lubert
IL Management - Andrea Anania
Community Volunteer
Irv Sannit Labor Volunteer Awards:
- Lorraine Overton
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) Retirement Chapter - Joseph
Overton
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) DC 47 Retirement Chapter
Top 2007 Campaign Performance:
- Comcast Family of Companies
- Drexel University
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- FMC Corporation
- Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
- Morgan Lewis & Bockius, LLP
- NBC10
- Philadelphia Gas Works
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Vanguard
Best New Campaign:
- Yellow Book USA
Special Community Partner Award:
- FOX 29
And of course our 2007 Campaign Chair!
Chairman's Award:
- Matthew J. Espe
IKON Office Solutions
*To register for the Champions for Impact Breakfast, click
here.
| Goals | Current Results | Current Projections |
| $54,000,000 3.8% increase $1,983,284 new dollars |
$51,901,530 4.7% Increase $2,305,668 New Dollars | $54,014,082 |
| CEO Visit Kudos | ||
| Our volunteers have completed more than 245 CEO visits! | ||
CAMPAIGN LEADERBOARD
Top 10 Growth
| Organization | New Dollars |
| Vanguard | $446,387 |
| Comcast Family of Companies | $329,752 |
| Sunoco, Inc. | $307,524 |
| University of Pennsylvania and Health System | $134,486 |
| Yellow Book USA | $113,425 |
| Morgan Lewis, LLP | $99,111 |
| FMC Corporation | $96,699 |
| KPMG LLP | $96,315 |
| Wyeth Pharmaceuticals | $93,469 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | $86,169 |
Total |
$1,803,337 |
Top Stories
- E=MC2 OR Einstein Equals Medicine and Community -- Squared
- UPS Employees - What Brown Does for United Way!
- Wachovia - A Community Partner
- Fox Rothschild, LLP - In the Lead!
- Blank Rome LLP Does It Again
- GlaxoSmithKline's Significant Role
E=MC2 OR Einstein Equals Medicine and Community -- Squared
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network in 2007 blew the doors off its previous United Way Campaign record, raising $67,000. This reflects an increase of $8,086 or 13.7% more than last year. "We had a great year!" Patrice Haverstick, Director of Human Resources and Employee Campaign Chair exclaimed. Special thanks go to Barry R. Freedman, Chief Executive Officer, for his dynamic leadership at both Albert Einstein Healthcare Network and in our community.
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network includes Albert Einstein Medical Center, Belmont Behavioral Health, Einstein Center One, Einstein at Elkins Park, Germantown Community Health Center, Moss Rehab and Willowcrest, which together help to improve the lives of individuals and families in our region.
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UPS Employees - What Brown Does for United Way!
UPS, which manages to regularly handle 2 million air packages per day, once again increased its already generous United Way Campaign. UPS employees, led by Vice President Rosemary Egan and Employee Campaign Chairs Marvin Stewart, Employee Relations Manager, and Chris O'Connell, District Automotive Manager, raised $1,156,077 regionally in Metro Philadelphia District, an increase of $16,592, or 101.5% of their goal for 2007.In another major achievement, UPS garnered over 70% participation from their employees, even though more than 50% are part-time. UPS remains the #1 contributor to United Way nationally, giving an astounding $60 million dollars, with over $50 million coming directly from employees. Employees additionally found time to volunteer over 950,000 hours nationally!
Much of their success is due to their strong outreach and promotion during the campaign. The campaigners distribute daily reports by division indicating how close each coordinator is to reaching their goal. Additionally, there is competition to be the first to achieve 100% of goal, and formal recognition for those who do. And finally, they also incorporate various special events including bowling and other fun fundraisers and activities.
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Wachovia - A Community Partner
Wachovia, one of the major contributors to the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Campaign having raised nearly $700,000 in 2007, is also a partner in other projects, ensuring a year-round relationship between UWSEPA and the financial institution as they work together to support the community.Wachovia and United Way partnership in a number of ways:
- Wachovia leaders volunteer on the Campaign Cabinet, where they work with other community leaders and volunteers on the United Way Campaign
- Wachovia supports the Loaned Executive Program, an important element of the fundraising staff
- Wachovia supports the C.A.S.H. Initiative, which teaches how to gain and maintain financial stability
The campaign began with a leadership meeting lead by CEO Hugh Long and campaign co-chairs Michele Lawrence and Bill Loftus, with our Board Chairman Carl Bucholz as the featured speaker. Wachovia is also a United Way of America National Corporate Leadership (NCL) company, running a nationwide campaign so as to give as many of its locations across the country as possible the chance to participate in the campaign.
Wachovia is a leader in our community in so many ways, and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with them.
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Fox Rothschild, LLP - In the Lead!
Fox Rothschild, LLP experienced a 111% increase in total dollars this year, growing their campaign from $15,711 in 2006 to $33,226 in 2007! What was the secret? Leadership giving!
Fox Rothschild added five new leadership donors who gave at least $1,000 each, and who raised leadership giving 173%, from $9,540 to $26,056! In addition, participation climbed 42% over the previous year.
Led by Managing Partner Scott Vernick and Employee Campaign Chair Wynetta Capitanio, Fox Rothschild also increased its donations to UWSEPA's Community Impact Fund by 180%, which just goes to show what can happen when you focus on helping the community!
Founded in Philadelphia in 1907, the company's Philadelphia office continues as a cornerstone of the firm's strength. With over 100 lawyers, Fox Rothschild serves business and civic leaders across the region.
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Blank Rome LLP Does It Again
Blank Rome LLP did it again this year, posting an increase in total dollars of $11,717, up 11% over the previous year to a new high of $114,326 in employee giving for its annual United Way Campaign! Blank Rome also added five new leadership donors, who each gave $1,000 or more!Led by Managing Partner Carl Bucholz, Chief Administrative Officer (and UWSEPA Board Chair), Patrick Cavanaugh, John Sperger and Anshoo Patel, the firm's total campaign for 2007 reached $165,584. Blank Rome plans unique events to engage employees and creates entertaining electronic communications to keep the workforce informed and enthused throughout the course of the campaign.
Blank Rome was founded more than sixty years ago and the Philadelphia office serves as headquarters for their numerous locations.
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GlaxoSmithKline's Significant Role
The employees of GlaxoSmithKline raised $211,000 in the fall campaign and with a dollar-for-dollar matching gift; the company's contributions grew to more than $422,000! The increase in net new dollars was $36,000. GlaxoSmithKline's total national giving, including from employees at the company's facilities in Raleigh, exceeded $1,135,466 before the matching funds. Jeanne Yohn and Cathy Trzaskawka led the campaign in both Philadelphia and Raleigh. Executive support was provided by 2007 Campaign Cabinet Leader Shirley Geerling.
GSK played a significant role in supporting the Women's Initiative, Girls Today Leaders Tomorrow. Thank you!
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