United Way Reaches 97 Percent of Goal
23 Percent of Donors Were New
The United Way of the Bradford Area has made great strides in recent weeks, announcing today that more than $317,000 has been raised for the local community.
“We are so proud, and appreciative, to be able to say that our community has pledged such a great amount,” says Executive Director Kelly Case. “I don’t know how to properly express our gratitude.”
“So much hard work and diligence has gone into every aspect of Campaign 2009,” says Mandi Wilton Davis, Assistant Director, “there have been so many ‘goals within the goal’ that have been achieved this year, especially the new contributors.”
23% of the donor base was considered a new donor to campaign 2009.
“We often say ‘once you get them, you can keep them’”, says Davis, “so we’re ecstatic with this figure!”
Other hopeful aspects of the appeal that were achieved included the resurrection of the Speaker’s Bureau, Business Blitz, and successful special events.
“So much should be said about how resourceful the Speaker’s Bureau has been for us,” says Case. “That, I think, has become our greatest asset when it comes to our employee presentations because you can’t get a clearer message than from those who live it daily.”
The agencies and programs that have applied for and been granted funding from campaign 2009 will benefit greatly from the local community’s generosity.
“It’s amazing how many needs and necessities are able to be met with the funding that the agencies will receive in 2010, says Davis. “That’s the reason for it all.”
Case concluded by saying, “We have a high respect for all involved, and look forward to applying these learned principles as work begins on Campaign 2010.”
The United Way of the Bradford Area has made great strides in recent weeks, announcing today that more than $317,000 has been raised for the local community.
“We are so proud, and appreciative, to be able to say that our community has pledged such a great amount,” says Executive Director Kelly Case. “I don’t know how to properly express our gratitude.”
“So much hard work and diligence has gone into every aspect of Campaign 2009,” says Mandi Wilton Davis, Assistant Director, “there have been so many ‘goals within the goal’ that have been achieved this year, especially the new contributors.”
23% of the donor base was considered a new donor to campaign 2009.
“We often say ‘once you get them, you can keep them’”, says Davis, “so we’re ecstatic with this figure!”
Other hopeful aspects of the appeal that were achieved included the resurrection of the Speaker’s Bureau, Business Blitz, and successful special events.
“So much should be said about how resourceful the Speaker’s Bureau has been for us,” says Case. “That, I think, has become our greatest asset when it comes to our employee presentations because you can’t get a clearer message than from those who live it daily.”
The agencies and programs that have applied for and been granted funding from campaign 2009 will benefit greatly from the local community’s generosity.
“It’s amazing how many needs and necessities are able to be met with the funding that the agencies will receive in 2010, says Davis. “That’s the reason for it all.”
Case concluded by saying, “We have a high respect for all involved, and look forward to applying these learned principles as work begins on Campaign 2010.”
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