Why participate

“I realized that we can all make a difference. One little action can make big change possible.” —Kate Heron, KPMG LLP

Build a better business

Getting involved provides many benefits for your organization including:

• Public recognition as a committed corporate donor
• Repeated citywide positive exposure for your organization
• A stronger workplace campaign; employees who have completed the program can use their experience and skills to fill a lead role in your future United Way workplace campaigns
• Professional coaching and training for your employee

While working under the supervision of a professional United Way fundraising manager, all participants will have the chance to develop valuable skills, including:

• Sales and customer service skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Public speaking skills
• Leadership skills
• Organization, facilitation and analysis skills
• Time and project management skills
• Training in running workplace campaigns with Canada’s largest United Way
• More than 500 hours of on-the-job experience

Benefits to the individual

The benefits of being a Sponsored Employee are numerous. They include development of the following:

• Sales and customer service skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Public speaking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organization and facilitation skills
• Leadership skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Time and project management skills

After the program is complete, employees return to their place of employment with over 500 hours of on-the-job experience providing them with enhanced skills, an expanded professional network and greater leadership potential.

For more information on the Sponsored Employee Program, please contact Mia Holmgren at 416-777-1444 ext. 324 or sep@uwgt.org.