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Pacesetters

Heighten your company’s public image as a visible corporate community citizen
By conducting early and ambitious campaigns, Pacesetter organizations jump-start United Way's annual campaign, raising new dollars to create opportunities to improve the quality of life for all Greater Clevelanders.

Our thanks to the 118 companies and organizations that raised more than $6.5 million in the 2011 Pacesetter program. Their outstanding efforts and contributions will make a lasting difference in the lives of more than 450,000 Greater Cleveland residents.

Set the pace

Pacesetter companies and organizations...

Strive to secure the greatest amount of new dollars
up front
Help jump-start the annual campaign
Run an early campaign (June – Sept.) with an ambitious goal (minimum 5 percent increase over last year’s results)
Benefit from increased United Way staff and Loaned Executive support
Receive special recognition and incentives

Stretch your potential...Reach your goals

Pacesetter companies and organizations are...

Unique, and therefore require a customized approach for strategizing and setting goals
Chosen, in part, based on the prior year’s employee participation and per capita giving
Positioned with great potential to increase giving
Committed to strengthening our community by setting the pace for United Way’s fall campaign

If your company is interested in becoming a Pacesetter, please complete our online Pacesetter enrollment form or contact Victoria Deffibaugh-Ziton at (216) 436-2186 or your United Way staff person.