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Care. Be interested in and enthusiastic about what you are doing. Learn what you can about SEFA and the United Way. Visit some agencies. Volunteer some time. |
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Organize. Have a plan. Different approaches work with different groups. |
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Materials. Review all of your SEFA materials. Make sure you have everything you need for all of your coworkers. Utilize the resources you have available to you, including your unit's leaders. |
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Make it real. Giving up 3 cans of pop per week is a gift of $117! How about donating one hour's pay, or one day's pay? |
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Unashamed. Just do it….ASK! |
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Needs. At least 1 out of every 6 UB employees receive direct services from United Way or SEFA agencies. How many agencies in the SEFA booklet do you or does someone you care about benefit from? |
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Involvement. The more of your colleagues you can involve in the campaign, the more successful you will be. It's a great team-builder. |
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Carry on. Follow through. Stay in touch with your colleagues until every card is in, regardless of whether or not people choose to give. |
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Abiding. Keep your caring going throughout the year. |
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Thanks. Make sure to thank all of your colleagues for participating, even if they did not contribute. |
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Evaluate. What worked well and what didn't? What changes would you recommend for future years? |
