 Every year United Way Campaign Fellows play an instrumental role coordinating 600+ workplace fundraising campaigns ensuring millions of dollars are invested in nonprofits addressing the Bay Area’s most pressing needs.
This four-month intensive program provides a unique opportunity for the next generation of community leaders to develop their skills.
In their own words
"My experience as a Campaign Fellow at the United Way of the Bay Area was impressive and moving. I was not sure what to expect, but every piece from the interview through the final wrap up following the campaign was enlightening and powerful...read more
– Bill Cummings, 2009 Campaign Fellow
"Sometimes you need to look up and see the sweat on the face of a FedEx employee, who is pulling weeds with you in an over-grown vegetable garden that used to feed members of a low income community, to be reminded why it is important to support the United Way’s efforts to end poverty among Bay Area families...read more
– Kristy Miller, 2009 Campaign Administrative Assistant
About the United Way Campaign Fellows Program
The four-month intensive program provides a unique opportunity for the next generation of community leaders to develop their skills.
- Seven-day intensive training in fundraising, leadership and public speaking from SNP Communications
- Brown Bag discussions with Senior Leadership including United Way of the Bay Area CEO, Anne Wilson
- In-depth education about critical Bay Area issues (education, income, health and crisis preparation), including innovative solutions that are producing real results
- Extensive experience in customer relationship management, sales and project management
Features
- Help coordinate United Way workplace campaigns at leading Bay Area companies
- Inspire people to open their hearts and wallets to the community through engaging marketing communications and campaign events including on-site presentations
- Connect the community to the amazing work of Bay Area’s nonprofits through the facilitation of nonprofit agency tours, speaking engagements and volunteer events
Profile of an Ideal Fellow
- Enthusiastic champion for the community
- Ability to inspire others with this enthusiasm
- A passion for public speaking and customer relationship management
- Multi-tasker who can prioritize, organize and execute projects on deadline
Campaign Fellows Program
For more information:
CampaignFellows@uwba.org |
