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Brian Gallagher speaks at World Economic Forum and American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai
Earlier this month in Tianjin, China, United Way Worldwide President and CEO Brian Gallagher participated in the World Economic Forum’s “New Champions Meeting” (Summer Davos). The meeting focused on the social and economic challenges, opportunities and potential obligations for new wealth or emerging economies and/or social entrepreneurs. Gallagher was a panelist for 'Mastering Complexity', about skillset needs for leaders in today’s global, interconnected environment; and he moderated 'New Champions, New Challenges', about roles and opportunities for emerging economies in global development. For more information, read the Forum press release.
On September 14, Gallagher spoke to the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, China, on shared value, the emerging corporate responsibility framework that combines increasing business revenue with helping people and communities live healthier, more sustainable lives. He provided examples of how companies and United Way are working together to address education, income and health challenges worldwide. For more information, check out AmCham Shanghai online.
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Caterpillar $1 million challenge grant builds global United Way capacity
Caterpillar Foundation has awarded United Way Worldwide a $1 million Challenge Grant to catalyze the growth of the United Way network in Brazil, China, India and Mexico. The matching incentive provides an opportunity for companies, foundations and individuals to double the impact of their philanthropic investment through grants in these countries. Matching funds are invested in specific capacity building needs of the respective United Way. To date, Avery Dennison, Applied Materials, The Hershey Company, GE, Bombardier Transportation, The Toro Company, The Sunil and Nita Wadhwani Family Foundation and Praxair have participated in the $1Million Challenge Grant opportunity. To learn more, contact Roma Bose (roma.bose@unitedway.org or 703.736.7112, ext. 122).
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TI, AT&T and Kimberly-Clark take LIVE UNITED to the streets
The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is hosting the first-ever LIVE UNITED Day on October 1, inviting the community to join in a visible, community-wide show of support. Leading off is Dallas Campaign Chair Rich Templeton of Texas Instruments, whose company will display a LIVE UNITED banner prominently along the LBJ Freeway and U.S. Highway 75. AT&T and Kimberly-Clark Corporation have also joined Texas Instruments in sponsoring United Way advertisements in buses throughout the Dallas Metroplex DART service area, to raise awareness of the needs to give, advocate and volunteer.
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FedEx Cares Week engages employees in over 67 countries
Earlier this month, FedEx Corporation launched its eighth annual FedEx Cares Week, serving as the formal kick-off for their annual FedEx United Way campaign, and providing volunteer and service opportunities for team members both in the U.S. and around the world. More than 5,000 FedEx volunteers worldwide donated their time and talents to serving nearly 200 local organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where FedEx team members live and work. “FedEx Cares Week gives FedEx team members across the globe the opportunity to make a difference in their own backyards,” said Tabatha Stephens, manager of Corporate Contributions & Volunteers at FedEx. “A passion for volunteerism is ingrained in FedEx's corporate culture, and FedEx Cares Week is just one of the many ways we join together to give back.” Learn more..
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GMC and NFL team up with United Way
Never say never is a good mantra for winning on the field of play. It's even better when that perseverance and determination results in more successful kids. GMC, the official vehicle of the National Football League, is teaming up with United Way to help drive down the dropout rate.
Each week, GMC will present three “Never Say Never Moments” at www.nfl.com/gmc. Fans will be asked to vote on the moment that best represents determination and perseverance. Even better, the community tied to the winning moment will receive an eMentoring program for one full school year offering fans tangible and effective ways to get involved in improving education in America. In addition to voting, fans can enter for a chance to win a weekly prize of a trip for two to Super Bowl XLVII. Go to www.nfl.com/gmc and vote now and every week of the football season. Do it for your team, your community and yourself!
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Chrysler and United Way serve over 100,000 meals to help end childhood hunger
Recently, Chrysler Group LLC partnered with United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) to join the fight against childhood hunger and raise awareness for underused summer meal programs. A variety of employee-supported initiatives, including volunteering at local food pantries, company and community food drives, and community summer food program events, served up more than 100,000 summer meals for hungry children. "The response to this challenge has been overwhelming," said Nancy Rae, Senior Vice President- Human Resources, Chrysler Group LLC. "With 1 in 5 children across Michigan struggling to access nutritious food, childhood hunger is an issue that really hits home for the employees working in our plants and offices. It's truly rewarding to see how their spirit of volunteerism and devotion to the cause has made a difference." Read more.
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Brian Gallagher calls for mentors in The Huffington Post
"Schools across the country have geared up and welcomed students for another engaging year in the classroom. The start of a new school year is always an exciting time filled with a sense of opportunity. As the leaves turn, students, teachers and parents get a fresh start. But they aren't the only ones who should see "back to school" as a time of new possibilities. The season is the perfect time of year to become a reader, tutor or mentor." Read more of Brian Gallagher's article featured in The Huffington Post.
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Nationwide and GM buildings are wrapped up in their United Way campaigns
Nationwide Insurance Home Office (Columbis, OH) and General Motors Headquarters (Detroit, MI)
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Recovery and rebuilding underway in areas hit by Hurricane Isaac
Recovery and rebuilding is underway in the Gulf Coast region following last month's visit from Hurricane Isaac. Especially hard hit were St. Charles, lower Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes in Louisiana and Gulfport in Mississippi. United Ways of the Gulf Coast have launched a regional fund to support immediate relief and long-term recovery needs created by the extreme flooding. Visit www.unitedwaygulfcoast.org to make a contribution, a product donation or volunteer your time.
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United Way tops annual Philanthropy 400
Next month, The Chronicle of Philanthropy will release the annual Philanthropy 400, its ranking of the country's largest privately funded charities. once again, United Way Worldwide tops the list with $5.14 billion in 2011-2012, reflecting $3.9 billion in the U.S. and $1.2 billion from our partners and members around the world, making United Way the world's largest privately-supported charity. Read more.
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NFL and United Way partnership driving change in communities
Check out The New York Times article focusing on the United Way and NFL partnership, one of the most effective and longest-running sports-charity partnerships driving change in communities. Learn more.
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Opportunity Nation meets to accelerate economic mobility in America
It's no secret that today only six percent of children born to parents at the bottom of the socio-economic ladder make it to the top. In fact, studies now show children in many European countries have greater economic mobility than those in the United States. These statistics tell us that the American Dream our country was built upon is at risk and in need of a significant jumpstart.
Enter Opportunity Nation. United Way Worldwide is a partner in Opportunity Nation, a national campaign to mobilize business leaders, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, faith communities, and citizens to create innovative policies and programs that promote opportunity and economic mobility in the United States. They've hosted regional opportunity summits on college and university campuses across the country; met with dozens of elected officials to sound the alarm about the declining mobility in our country; and are engaging with political candidates across the divide about the role they can play in advancing mobility. Read more about Opportunity Nation's recent Summit.
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Student United Way leaders rock on at United Way Worldwide headquarters
Earlier this month, the Mary M. Gates Learning Center was filled with student leaders, United Way professionals and university staff interested in strengthening Student United Way in their local communities and around the globe. Read more about this high-energy weekend filled with professional networking, socializing, big ideas and real world training.
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3M, P&G, PwC and Walmart spread fun throughout Argentina
Fundación Caminando Juntos (United Way in Argentina) recently hosted a Solidary Day of the Child celebrating children and providing engagement opportunities for volunteers with youth. More than 160 volunteers from 3M, BDO, Mercado Libre, P&G, PwC and Walmart collaborated creating a fun-filled day for 1,000 underserved children from schools in the federal capital, Luján, and Buenos Aires province. Learn more.
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United Way Bengaluru launches Born Learning
United Way Bengaluru launched a Born Learning initiative earlier this month focused on the importance of nutrition. “The Born Learning campaign is truly holistic in nature. We provide locally grown nutritious food to these children while they are at the Early Learning Centres (ELC) and also train mothers on how to prepare nutritious food at home with the resources available to them. This ensures that nutrition doesn't stop at the ELC but extends to the household as well,” said Mr. Prashanth Prakash, Board Member of United Way Bengaluru. Fifty beneficiary children from QWARIDS, a partner NGO, were present with their parent/guardian along with nearly 200 participants, which included college students from Kristu Jayanthi, CMR, St .Joseph's College, NGO partners and corporate volunteers from Deloitte LLP, Hitachi Consulting and Target. Learn more.
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United Way Latin America Region recognized for 30 years of advancing the common good
Last month in Buenos Aires, the Ecumenical and Social Forum awarded the United Way Latin America Region with the Latin American NGO Responsibility Award, acknowledging the work of United Ways in 12 countries throughout the region. Over the past 30 years, these United Ways have collaborated with more than 600 multinational corporations and improved the quality of life for 600,000 people through their education, income and health initiatives. Read more.
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Volunteering is good for business
Increasingly, today's employees are entering the workforce with an expectation that volunteering will be a part of their professional careers. In late 2011, PwC surveyed a total of 4,364 university graduates about their expectations of work. Graduates from across 75 countries took part in the study between August and October. PwC discovered that 59% of millennials deliberately sought out employers whose corporate social responsibility (CSR) reflected their own values and 86% would consider leaving if their employer's CSR no longer met their expectations. Learn more about why volunteering is good for business.
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Celebrate Loyal Contributors at campaign kick-off meetings
At your 2012 Campaign Kick-Off Meeting, ask your Loyal Contributors who have given to United Way for 10 years or longer to stand and be recognized. Then ask those who have been giving 15 years or longer to remain standing. Keep asking in increments of 5 years (20, 25, 30, 35, 40, etc.) until the last person or people who have given the longest are standing. Applaud them for their long history of support and ask why they chose to give. Award a small token of appreciation, such as a t-shirt, mug or pen. Check out additional Loyal Contributor resources in the GCL Campaign Toolkit.
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Infographic illustrates the pipeline to prison
A new infographic by Community Coalition helps show how inadequate supports in school and foster care can steer young people into the criminal justice system. The coalition contends that the education and foster care systems create a pipeline to prison for many youth by failing to effectively connect them to supports such as continuing education, job training and the labor market. See a short summary and a link to the image here.
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