Dartmouth United Way campaign starts October 11
On October 11 the Upper Valley United Way
(UVUW) kicks off the 2006 Dartmouth campus-based fund-raising campaign with a
goal of $265,000, its most ambitious effort to date. The total goal for UVUW
giving is $1,250,000. New this year, the Dartmouth campaign is electronic in
format. Pledges will be made and collected through eWay, the United Way's
secure online pledging system.
Campaign leadership moved to the online pledging system to provide a
convenient and efficient method of pledging for donors, to increase direct
communications, to reduce paperwork and delays, and to save on campaign costs
such as printing pledge forms.
"I'm excited about the possibilities eWay offers us," says William
Hochstin, Dartmouth United Way campaign chair and the director of Materials
Management in the Procurement Office. "I believe Dartmouth employees will
appreciate how easy eWay is to use, and our United Way agencies will receive
more because we will save resources throughout the campaign."
The rollout of eWay is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10. All College
employees will receive an e-mail invitation to participate in the campaign. By
clicking on the personalized link to the eWay site, employees can pledge via
payroll deduction, credit card, check, or stock contribution. Although all are
encouraged to use the eWay system, there is still the option to submit a paper
pledge. Division and department coordinators can provide paper pledge forms and
assistance with eWay.
"Our Dartmouth Campaign is critical to the success of the overall goal
of the Upper Valley United Way," says Susan DeBevoise Wright, honorary
chair of the Dartmouth campaign and a member of the UVUW Board of Directors.
"Last year, Dartmouth employees and students raised a record-breaking
$259,000, 3.6 percent over the campaign goal of $250,000. I hope this year's
change to an online system will facilitate our collective effort as we rise to
the challenge of helping those most in need."
Dartmouth also has a student-led United Way campaign, which is being run by
the Order of Omega
National Greek Honor Society.
The UVUW provides a variety of health and human services to people in the
region, including food and clothing programs, home repair assistance,
child-care support, mental health services, and job training. More than 25
local agencies partner with the United Way to provide services people in more
than 35 communities in the Upper Valley.
Hochstin estimates that over 30,000 people will receive direct services from
UVUW programs and partner agencies this year. "All of the funds collected
stay in the Upper Valley and provide assistance to local residents in
need," he says. "There is a special feeling shared by many at
Dartmouth who contribute to the United Way and know that they are helping
create a better community for all."
By SARAH MEMMI
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