The Women's Initiativewas founded in 2002 to mobilize a powerful leadership network of women to strengthen our community through a focused investment of talent, compassion and philanthropy. Members qualify by giving individual leadership gifts of $1,200 or more or joint leadership gifts of $2,400 or more. Members receive event invitations and an e-newsletter that focuses on community issues and the ways in which their efforts are making a difference in Greater Milwaukee.
The Healthy Girls Projectis the main focus of the Women's Initiative which funds evidence-based programs to decrease teen pregnancy and sexual violence against girls as part of United Way ’s Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Initiative. There are nine programs approved for funding for the Healthy Girls Project which respond to one of two issue areas identified as impediments to good health and well being of girls in our community:
Campaign Leadership
Our annual Community Campaign is lead by our dedicated volunteer co-chairs and cabinet who meet throughout the year to guide and manage our yearly campaign.
Challenge Grants
The generous support of challenge grant sponsors multiplies the impact of your
investment by matching your contribution up to a specified amount.
Sponsorships
We depend on our generous corporate sponsors for direct donations, challenge grants, event sponsorships and in-kind gifts to offset costs, allowing us to provide additional resources to the community.
Impact Card
The Impact Card is provided to donors who give $150 or more in a single year. The card provides valuable discounts on dining, entertainment and services.
Check the list of Impact Card Vendors.
Days of Caring
Days of Caring is two weeks of volunteer projects that take place throughout Greater Milwaukee. Local nonprofit organizations request help, and United Way mobilizes teams of volunteers from our partner companies to pitch in.
Women's Initiative
The Women's Initiative was founded in 2002 to mobilize a powerful leadership network of women to strengthen our community through a focused investment of talent, compassion and philanthropy.
Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leader program strives to develop a relationship with a diverse group of individuals under the age of 45 to broaden United Way's base of support.
Loaned Executives
Each year, businesses dedicated to making a difference in our community select valued employees to serve as full-time loaned executives (LEs) who serve as the foundation of United Way’s annual workplace campaign. Others may also become Loaned Executives.
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Star Corporate Donors
Our Star Corporate Donors are highlighted on this page to highlight their combined corporate campaigns that raise millions for the community each year.
Labor Union Participation
Labor unions and the companies they work with throughout our community produced outstanding employee campaigns. Check the listing to see awards, endorsements, and treasury gifts.
United Way Awards
The United Way awards honor exceptional individuals in the areas of volunteerism, service, and loaned executive excellence.
Pledge Forms
If you have questions regarding how to fill out our pledge forms click on the links below for instruction.
ECC / Volunteer Login
This area provides links to materials and special information meant for ECCs and Volunteers to run their corporate campaigns. A password is needed to log into the site.
