What is a Leadership Donor?
United Way’s leadership donors, cumulatively give $1,200 or more annually, and are inspiring change for thousands of people in our community.
Being a leadership donor has nothing to do with your job or how much money you make. At United Way, a leader donor cares. As valued partners, leader donors make a difference and understand what a tremendous impact a donation at this level can make in addressing our community’s most pressing issues. Invest to improve lives and improve the community while also qualifying for great tax benefits.
“I give because I know my dollars help those in need in my community.”
— Mark Kelland, Branch Manager, TD Canada Trust
Leadership giving stays local. Your donation to the United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin will support 57 local social service agencies and 95 programs. Our volunteer allocations committee visits all of the charities receiving funding to make sure your money is being put to its best use. You can also choose which social program your money will aid by specifying your charities of choice on your pledge form.
"I give to the United Way because it makes a direct difference to my community. I can see the dollars translated into action and programs that meet our community’s needs.”
— Irene Thompson, Director of Student Housing, University of Guelph
Leadership giving makes a difference. Your contribution will have a substantial impact in your own community. Just one example: your donation of $1,200 will help 7 children who have special needs go to Rainbow Inclusive Summer Day Camp, where they play, learn new skills and make life-long friends.
"Every year when the United Way campaign rolls around, I am reminded that life has been very good to me. There are so many people far less fortunate, many living right here in Guelph. The United Way provides the most impactful way to give back to my community.”
— Shawn Clifford, Vice President Commercial Services, Meridian Credit Union
Consider making an investment in your community. Consider being a United Way leader.
For more information on Leadership giving, please contact Glenna Banda, Executive Director at 519-821-0571 [1]